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$954+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CHC
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/83:40 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:00 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$976
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/63:40 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops40h 00m
EVA Air
Tue 4/216:00 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops31h 15m
EVA Air
Deal found 3/1$978
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/88:50 am
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops46h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 4/216:00 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops31h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/26$1,087
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:40 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops23h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 4/213:00 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops22h 31m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/26$1,238
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/154:00 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 4/227:10 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops27h 51m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/26$1,245
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/82:15 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops27h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 4/213:00 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops22h 31m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/26$1,277
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/203:51 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops23h 34m
Air New Zealand
Fri 10/305:00 pm
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops20h 14m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$1,287
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/92:05 pm
ORD
-
CHC
2 stops26h 30m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/1610:20 am
CHC
-
ORD
2 stops28h 11m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/27$1,292

Find flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$976
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$954
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,171
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($180 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 March 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

3:45 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 4/21

4:05 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$1,238

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

6:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

1:15 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$1,354

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

8:18 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops47h 07m

Christchurch

Tue 6/30

6:30 am-12:59 am

2 stops35h 29m

$1,368

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

4:03 pm-10:25 am

2 stops25h 22m

Christchurch

Thu 4/23

6:10 am-6:48 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$1,399

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:00 am-8:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 4/20

11:00 am-5:27 am

2 stops35h 27m

$1,465

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

7:40 am-9:35 am

2 stops32h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 4/20

11:00 am-12:59 am

2 stops30h 59m

$1,465

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

5:15 pm-9:35 am

2 stops23h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 4/20

11:00 am-1:28 am

2 stops31h 28m

$1,465

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

10:52 am-2:20 pm

2 stops34h 28m

Christchurch

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,738

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

8:51 am-9:35 am

2 stops30h 44m

Christchurch

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,909

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

6:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 3/31

6:30 am-6:43 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$2,340

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Christchurch

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch (average of $603). Flying from Chicago to Christchurch in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,647). 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 Chicago to Christchurch?

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated March 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
606 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
606 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
606 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
606 reviews

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Christchurch is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Christchurch from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Christchurch (CHC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Christchurch?

    For as low as $1,368, United Airlines can have you in Christchurch from Chicago in 47h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8518 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Christchurch round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($973), and Air New Zealand ($1,262) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Christchurch. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Christchurch (average of $603). Flying from Chicago to Christchurch in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,647). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Christchurch

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$973Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,262Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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