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$385+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Christchurch

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Christchurch flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$877
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$385
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$981
From Riverside to Christchurch
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/216:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$877
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.
Tue 10/2111:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$916
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.
Fri 12/58:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops18h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/218:10 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop35h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$952
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 10/2211:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/299:00 amCHC - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$962
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/210:30 amCHC - LAX
2 stops22h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$966
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 10/156:00 amCHC - LAX
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$969
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 10/299:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop38h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/510:20 amCHC - LAX
2 stops21h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$977

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

7:05 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 12/21

7:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops35h 50m

$964

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

9:35 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 10/28

10:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,023

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

10:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 10/26

6:50 pm-8:25 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,023

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 10/26

4:20 pm-7:05 am

2 stops34h 45m

$1,036

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

10:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 10/29

9:50 am-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,036

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

10:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 10/27

6:05 am-7:05 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,037

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

9:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,050

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

10:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 10/27

6:05 am-8:25 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,050

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

10:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-2:56 pm

2 stops28h 56m

$1,073

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

9:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 10/29

10:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,073

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to Christchurch

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from Riverside to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Riverside to Christchurch, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Riverside to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 5.9 mi from the center of the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Riverside per day. 3 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Riverside on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Christchurch?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways fly from Riverside to Christchurch in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 45m. Riverside and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 6886 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Riverside 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 3 airlines flying from Riverside to Christchurch

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$619Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$680Average$1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$930Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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