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$286+ Cheap flights from Christchurch (CHC) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Tue 2/17
Tue 2/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$578
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$286
(Air Canada)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$921

Good round-trip deal

$880 or less

Good one-way deal

$513 or less
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 18, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:50 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops26h 39m
Air Canada
Thu 3/192:50 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops36h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/17$578
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/246:10 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$579
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/226:10 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$625
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/1911:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/17$626
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/105:00 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 2/158:10 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop18h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/16$647
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:00 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop15h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/237:05 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/17$648
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/152:00 pm
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 8/1110:10 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop15h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/18$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/256:00 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 6/711:10 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop30h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/16$666
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:10 am
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops25h 29m
Air Canada
Fri 2/271:20 pm
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:50 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1911:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$668
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/264:05 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 6/910:05 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/16$743
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:15 pm
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/108:50 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop16h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/17$754

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

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ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

9:50 am-4:29 pm

2 stops26h 39m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

2:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$578

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 6/15

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/11

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$624

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 2/15

6:20 am-1:24 pm

2 stops28h 04m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

6:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops33h 30m

$625

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 2/15

7:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop37h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:05 pm-10:10 am

2 stops18h 05m

$647

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 2/10

5:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

8:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

$647

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 3/2

9:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop34h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

9:10 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 45m

$647

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 2/17

3:05 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop15h 55m

$648

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 2/13

6:10 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

1:20 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$667

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 5/28

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/6

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$676

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 5/25

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$676

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $600). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $702). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 18, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to California as you normally would.

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to California?

    For a flight from Christchurch to California, you will be flying from Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to California in 18h 50m. Fly via Air Canada, Fiji Airways, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. There are 6886 mi between Christchurch and California. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $325. Fiji Airways flights start at $330 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $338 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to California?

    While some choose either Christchurch - Los Angeles or Christchurch - San Diego, Christchurch - San Francisco is the most popular route from Christchurch to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $600). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $702). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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