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$382+ 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
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to California

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 December 9, 2025.

This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:50 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/258:42 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops37h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,025
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:05 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 1/811:00 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop27h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,091
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/210:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/9$1,133
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:20 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 12/258:50 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,147
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:35 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops25h 31mQantas Airways
Sat 12/278:50 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,149
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:35 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 1/28:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,154
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/232:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/2710:50 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop38h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,161
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:05 amCHC - LAX
1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 1/811:00 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop27h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,164
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/144:35 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 12/217:07 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops22h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,168
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/191:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 57mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/511:12 amSAN - CHC
2 stops23h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/8$1,317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/186:10 amCHC - SAN
2 stops38h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:55 pmSAN - CHC
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/192:15 pmCHC - SAN
1 stop19h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:55 pmSAN - CHC
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,349

Find flight deals from Christchurch to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to California flight deals. Data was last updated December 9, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$733
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$382
(Air Canada)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$992

Good round-trip deal

$1,171 or less

Good one-way deal

$509 or less
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 1/21

6:05 am-7:25 am

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

8:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$828

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 2/24

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

9:14 am-11:55 pm

2 stops42h 41m

$842

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

11:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$842

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

11:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

11:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$844

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

11:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$844

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 2/16

9:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$847

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

11:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

2:37 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$858

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

11:50 am-7:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$858

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

9:50 am-11:13 am

2 stops22h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:44 am-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$865

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 1/21

8:10 pm-11:15 am

1 stop36h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

8:10 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$871

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $546). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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 December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 9, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to California, such as Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

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 10m. Fly via Qantas Airways, American Airlines, 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 $401 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Christchurch - San Francisco or Christchurch - San Diego, Christchurch - Los Angeles 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $546). Flying from Christchurch to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $706). 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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Top airline flying from Christchurch to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$771Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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