HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Christchurch

$431+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
Jun 30 — Jul 71
Tue 6/30
Tue 7/7
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Christchurch with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 May 31, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 5/279:30 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/126:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/26$850
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 11/249:40 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Mon 12/143:45 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop23h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/30$861
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 10/279:25 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop22h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/106:05 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/31$862
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:40 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/126:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop22h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/28$874
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 11/198:25 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop22h 00m
Qantas Airways
Thu 12/108:20 am
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/30$877
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Thu 8/2711:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 9/61:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/27$883
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 12/88:25 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop22h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 12/283:45 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop23h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/28$884
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Sat 8/2211:55 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/291:05 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/28$889
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 12/89:40 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/2812:00 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$899
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2711:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/1010:30 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$902
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/211:25 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 10/172:05 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/26$961
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 12/29:50 pm
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops36h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2611:00 am
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$992

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 May 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$850
(oojo)

One-way from

$431
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$834
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Christchurch flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-Christchurch flights.
Search Deals
From California to Christchurch
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Christchurch
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 31, 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

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 10/28

11:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 11/18

11:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,336

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

9:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop31h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 7/10

6:20 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

$1,435

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

11:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 8/13

8:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

$1,572

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

1:49 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops29h 36m

Christchurch

Wed 10/28

6:20 am-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,613

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 6/22

9:43 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops48h 52m

Christchurch

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,648
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 7/26

10:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 7/31

5:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$1,653

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 6/8

4:09 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Christchurch

Wed 6/17

6:30 am-11:51 am

2 stops24h 21m

$1,667

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

7:36 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Christchurch

Thu 11/19

4:35 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,694

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 10/29

8:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 11/18

5:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop35h 05m

$1,698

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 10/26

7:36 pm-12:10 am

2 stops32h 34m

Christchurch

Sun 11/15

6:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,710

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/30

Showing 1-10 of 52 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Christchurch (average of $81). Flying from California to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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?

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Christchurch?

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $1,572, Qantas Airways can have you in Christchurch from California in 23h 10m. The distance from California to Christchurch is about 6922 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 San Diego - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Christchurch (average of $81). Flying from California to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 May 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$531Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$699Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$856Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.