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$1,191+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Christchurch (CHC)

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WAS — CHC
Nov 21 — Nov 281
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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 October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,191
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,469
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Christchurch flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Christchurch flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($244 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 October 22, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/46:59 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops58h 56mQantas Airways
Thu 12/116:05 amCHC - DCA
2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/20$1,191
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/55:10 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops36h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 12/126:05 amCHC - DCA
2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/21$1,235
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/262:51 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops24h 14mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/79:00 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops41h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$1,398
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/59:34 amBWI - CHC
3 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/121:00 pmCHC - BWI
3 stops38h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,449
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/266:35 pmBWI - CHC
2 stops45h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/79:50 amCHC - BWI
2 stops29h 37mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$1,463
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/52:54 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops24h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/122:15 pmCHC - DCA
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,465
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/53:25 pmIAD - CHC
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/124:00 pmCHC - IAD
2 stops22h 39mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$1,493
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/56:28 pmBWI - CHC
1 stop22h 07mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/121:00 pmCHC - BWI
2 stops26h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$1,493
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Wed 11/263:25 pmIAD - CHC
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/72:15 pmCHC - IAD
1 stop33h 12mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$1,591
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/48:40 pmDCA - CHC
3 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:10 amCHC - DCA
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$1,598
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/262:51 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:15 pmCHC - DCA
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$1,677
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/16:00 amIAD - CHC
2 stops33h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/109:30 amCHC - IAD
2 stops30h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/21$1,718

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Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

6:59 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops58h 56m

Christchurch

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,191

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/5

5:10 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

6:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,235

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

IAD - CHC

IADCHC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

8:35 am-8:40 am

2 stops30h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

2:00 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,398

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/26

2:51 pm-9:05 am

2 stops24h 14m

Christchurch

Sun 12/7

9:00 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops41h 56m

$1,398

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

8:15 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 12/10

8:50 am-8:56 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,398

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,399

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops32h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-9:39 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$1,445

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/5

9:34 am-1:10 pm

3 stops33h 36m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

1:00 pm-9:17 am

3 stops38h 17m

$1,449

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/5

2:54 pm-9:05 am

2 stops24h 11m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

2:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$1,465

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

IAD - CHC

IADCHC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/5

3:25 pm-10:25 am

2 stops25h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

4:00 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$1,493

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Washington, D.C.-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 WAS to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 October 22, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch?

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 October 22, 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 30h 05m. There are 8889 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 Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at $1,185. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,339 round trip. Air New Zealand is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Christchurch one-way?

    $1,215 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Air Canada, with prices starting from $1,656 and $2,248, respectively.

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

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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 October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,185Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,339Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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