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$653+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,226
(oojo)

One-way from

$653
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,790
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Cheapest flights from New York to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/188:55 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/29:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop38h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/33:41 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops31h 14mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/215:00 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops21h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,245
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/238:55 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/58:35 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,254
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/312:05 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/215:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops21h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,260
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/186:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops45h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/29:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops41h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,277
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/241:00 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/87:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/223:30 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,285
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/227:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/242:40 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,288
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/249:00 amEWR - CHC
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/74:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,301
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/227:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/274:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,328
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/211:45 amEWR - CHC
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/199:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops49h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,336
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/11:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,340

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Christchurch that are best for you.

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New York

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Christchurch

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Depart

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Price

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 12/3

2:15 pm-9:05 am

2 stops24h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 12/21

5:00 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,276

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 2/6

2:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 2/27

2:15 pm-1:13 am

1 stop28h 58m

$1,294

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/6

3:41 pm-9:05 am

2 stops23h 24m

Christchurch

Fri 2/27

4:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,307

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 2/28

5:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,326

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 12/4

2:15 pm-9:55 am

2 stops25h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 12/21

5:00 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,331

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Sun 2/15

7:50 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops57h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-9:13 am

3 stops45h 03m

$1,345

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/3

6:15 am-11:05 pm

3 stops46h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 11/16

6:10 am-8:07 am

3 stops43h 57m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/17

7:50 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops57h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 11/27

6:10 am-3:38 pm

3 stops51h 28m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/15

4:59 pm-10:35 am

1 stop23h 36m

Christchurch

Sat 2/28

4:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,359

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/28

5:02 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops26h 08m

Christchurch

Sat 3/14

2:20 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$1,369

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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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from New York?

    Located just 5.9 mi from the city center, Christchurch is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Christchurch from New York. Booking flights from New York to Christchurch (CHC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from New York from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Christchurch?

    Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and Fiji Airways can get you from New York to Christchurch in just under 24h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 32h 25m. There are 9099 mi between New York and Christchurch. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Christchurch round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New York to Christchurch round-trip from $1,343. Air New Zealand is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Christchurch?

    When deciding which route to take from New York to Christchurch consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Christchurch, Newark - Christchurch or New York LaGuardia - Christchurch as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Christchurch?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from New York 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 airline flying from New York to Christchurch

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,343Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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