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$545+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Christchurch (CHC)

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WAS — CHC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,207
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$545
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

May
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

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.
Thu 10/306:00 amBWI - CHC
2 stops34h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/612:30 pmCHC - BWI
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,329
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.
Fri 12/126:28 pmBWI - CHC
1 stop22h 07mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/304:30 pmCHC - BWI
2 stops33h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,335
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:00 amBWI - CHC
2 stops33h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/286:45 amCHC - BWI
2 stops43h 11mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:07 amBWI - CHC
2 stops32h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/76:00 amCHC - BWI
2 stops43h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,722
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Thu 10/3011:39 amBWI - CHC
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/62:05 pmCHC - BWI
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,822
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.
Thu 10/303:25 pmIAD - CHC
2 stops25h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/63:05 pmCHC - IAD
2 stops23h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,839
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.
Thu 10/302:51 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops26h 04mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/64:30 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,839
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Sun 11/27:44 pmIAD - CHC
2 stops42h 21mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/283:05 pmCHC - IAD
2 stops23h 46mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,859
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Sun 11/212:50 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops26h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/2812:00 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops22h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,885
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Sun 11/28:35 amDCA - CHC
3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/289:50 amCHC - DCA
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,912
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Sun 11/212:20 pmBWI - CHC
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2811:50 amCHC - BWI
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,959
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Tue 12/237:59 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops43h 06mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/118:10 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops43h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,991

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

12:30 pm-5:40 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,329

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/12

6:28 pm-10:35 am

1 stop22h 07m

Christchurch

Tue 12/30

4:30 pm-8:17 am

2 stops33h 47m

$1,335

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops33h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 11/28

6:45 am-7:56 am

2 stops43h 11m

$1,441

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/31

7:07 am-9:05 am

2 stops32h 58m

Christchurch

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-7:56 am

2 stops43h 56m

$1,722

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

IAD - CHC

IADCHC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

3:25 pm-9:55 am

2 stops25h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,839

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

2:51 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 04m

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

4:30 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$1,839

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

IAD - CHC

IADCHC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/2

7:44 pm-8:05 am

2 stops42h 21m

Christchurch

Fri 11/28

3:05 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,859

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

12:50 pm-9:05 am

2 stops26h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 11/28

12:00 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops22h 52m

$1,885

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

8:35 am-4:55 pm

3 stops38h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 11/28

9:50 am-6:42 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$1,912

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/12

8:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 12/30

4:30 pm-5:19 am

2 stops30h 49m

$2,018

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

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Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 Washington, D.C. to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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
8,924 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

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 Washington, D.C.?

    Christchurch (CHC), located 5.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch. 2 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch will take you 32h 58m. There are 8933 mi between Washington, D.C. and Christchurch. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $1,339. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,478 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 10% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Christchurch, Baltimore/Washington - Christchurch and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Christchurch?

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,187Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,339Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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