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$1,048+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — CHC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Christchurch

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,305
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$1,048
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,282
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:10 pmORD - CHC
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/155:00 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops21h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:12 pmORD - CHC
3 stops45h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/156:15 amCHC - ORD
3 stops36h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,228
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/14:57 pmSTL - CHC
2 stops28h 28mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/108:10 pmCHC - STL
2 stops42h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,567
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/17:00 amSTL - CHC
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/106:00 amCHC - STL
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,591
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1210:00 amORD - CHC
3 stops44h 05mAir Canada
Tue 9/26:05 amCHC - ORD
2 stops27h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/74:40 pmORD - CHC
3 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/156:00 amCHC - ORD
2 stops28h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,203
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:35 amORD - CHC
3 stops52h 55mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/210:50 amCHC - ORD
3 stops51h 04mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,608
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/48:35 pmORD - CHC
1 stop47h 20mEmirates
Wed 6/115:45 pmCHC - ORD
2 stops58h 39mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$3,289

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Christchurch

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Price

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

6:10 am-8:05 am

2 stops32h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 7/19

12:00 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,305

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

3:51 pm-9:55 am

2 stops25h 04m

Christchurch

Wed 6/11

10:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,323

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-11:05 pm

3 stops44h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

6:05 am-4:42 pm

2 stops27h 37m

$1,601

St. LouisChristchurch

STL - CHC

STLCHC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/14

10:53 am-9:55 am

2 stops30h 02m

Christchurch

Sat 6/21

8:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops43h 05m

$1,642

St. LouisChristchurch

STL - CHC

STLCHC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/14

1:42 pm-8:55 am

3 stops26h 13m

Christchurch

Sat 6/21

3:05 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops25h 54m

$1,860

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

11:35 am-9:30 am

3 stops52h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

10:50 am-8:54 pm

3 stops51h 04m

$2,608

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

8:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop47h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 6/11

5:45 pm-11:24 am

2 stops58h 39m

$3,289

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

5:51 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$1,048

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

4:20 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops30h 05m

$1,536

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

12:30 am-12:45 am

2 stops55h 15m

$1,948

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Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Christchurch (CHC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Christchurch from Illinois.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,048 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $1,560 and EVA Air from $1,948 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Illinois to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 Illinois to Christchurch

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$983Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,377Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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