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$388+ Cheap flights from California to Christchurch (CHC)

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
May 12 — May 191
Tue 5/12
Tue 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Christchurch

Cheapest flights from California to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 12, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/3111:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/81:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/7$780
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/911:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 5/161:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/9$782
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/231:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/8$801
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Tue 4/2111:30 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/306:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$809
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:30 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 5/183:45 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/12$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 5/111:30 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 5/106:00 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$844
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 7/3011:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Thu 8/131:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/10$845
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/911:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/161:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$863
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Wed 5/2011:30 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops23h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 5/276:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$866
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 5/511:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1210:30 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$867
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sat 8/811:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/239:40 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$868
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/3111:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/81:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$869

Find flight deals from California to Christchurch

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Christchurch flight deals. Data was last updated April 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$780
(oojo)

One-way from

$388
(oojo)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,466

Good round-trip deal

$990 or less
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One-way flight from California to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Christchurch 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 April 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

11:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 5/18

3:45 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$839

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 5/20

11:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 5/27

3:45 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$845

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

10:35 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-1:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$955

Las VegasChristchurch

LAS - CHC

LASCHC

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 5/17

6:43 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Christchurch

Sun 5/24

3:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$976

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 5/11

4:55 pm-12:40 am

2 stops36h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 5/18

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,047

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

11:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 10/2

8:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,068

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

11:25 pm-7:25 am

2 stops37h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 8/8

5:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$1,077

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

9:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop31h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 10/2

8:30 pm-7:05 am

2 stops30h 35m

$1,087

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

10:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 8/27

8:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,122

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

10:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 5/31

6:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,164

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Best time to book a flight from California to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Christchurch

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Christchurch (average of $392). Flying from California to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Christchurch?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Christchurch. 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 into for flights to Christchurch from California?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Christchurch.

  • How long is the flight from California to Christchurch?

    For as low as $839, Qantas Airways can have you in Christchurch from California in 20h 55m. The distance from California to Christchurch is about 6886 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $330. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from California to Christchurch for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from California to Christchurch is Los Angeles - Christchurch. You may also consider San Francisco - Christchurch or Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Christchurch.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Christchurch 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 California to Christchurch?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Christchurch (average of $392). Flying from California to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Christchurch. 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 April 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$428Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$625Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$866Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,111Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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