How long is the flight from Richmond to Christchurch?

For as low as $2,100, United Airlines can have you in Christchurch from Richmond in 38h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8846 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Christchurch round-trip?

Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $1,317.

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.

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).

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

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Thu 2/197:48 pmRIC - CHC

2 stops44h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/231:00 pmCHC - RIC

2 stops44h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,945

Thu 2/193:42 pmRIC - CHC

2 stops38h 13mQantas Airways

Mon 2/236:20 amCHC - RIC

2 stops26h 32mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/12

$2,100

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Round-trip from	$1,945 (United Airlines)

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Thu 2/19

7:48 pm-10:35 am

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1:00 pm-3:49 pm

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3:42 pm-11:55 pm

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eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Richmond-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to CHC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Christchurch at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Richmond to Christchurch. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

552 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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How long is the flight from Richmond to Christchurch?
For as low as $2,100, United Airlines can have you in Christchurch from Richmond in 38h 13m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8846 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Christchurch round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $1,317.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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.

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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,317	Average$1,317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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$1,945+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Christchurch (CHC)

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to CHC?

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