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$748+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CHC
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,056
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$748
(Kiwi.com)

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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 August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/83:24 pmBWI - CHC
2 stops29h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/156:15 amCHC - BWI
2 stops25h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,056
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:35 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops24h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 10/112:05 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops25h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/20$1,266
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 10/296:00 amBWI - CHC
2 stops34h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/125:00 pmCHC - BWI
2 stops23h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/20$1,273
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:40 pmIAD - CHC
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:05 pmCHC - IAD
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,371
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 10/299:00 amIAD - CHC
3 stops45h 05mAir Canada
Wed 11/126:10 amCHC - IAD
3 stops32h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 8/20$1,581
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Wed 10/296:59 amDCA - CHC
3 stops47h 06mAir Canada
Wed 11/126:10 amCHC - DCA
3 stops44h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 8/20$1,581
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:16 amBWI - CHC
3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:05 pmCHC - BWI
3 stops43h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,684
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/27:33 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/92:05 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,694
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 12/89:59 amDCA - CHC
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:05 amCHC - DCA
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2912:35 pmIAD - CHC
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/124:00 pmCHC - IAD
2 stops23h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/20$1,705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:34 pmDCA - CHC
2 stops25h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/125:00 pmCHC - DCA
2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/20$1,705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/106:00 amBWI - CHC
2 stops35h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/176:10 amCHC - BWI
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,717

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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 August 20, 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

Mon 12/8

3:24 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops29h 16m

Christchurch

Mon 12/15

6:15 am-2:07 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$1,056

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

IAD - CHC

IADCHC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/14

5:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 2/21

2:20 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$1,245

Washington, D.C.Christchurch

DCA - CHC

DCACHC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

7:35 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 10/11

2:05 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,266

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops34h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 11/12

5:00 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$1,273

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

5:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops44h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

1:15 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$1,313

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-8:05 am

2 stops55h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

1:15 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop21h 17m

$1,314

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-9:05 am

2 stops56h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 3/23

2:00 pm-7:01 am

2 stops34h 01m

$1,319

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

5:50 pm-9:05 am

2 stops45h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 3/22

8:10 pm-7:01 am

2 stops51h 51m

$1,319

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/13

6:15 am-9:05 am

2 stops56h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 3/21

7:20 am-7:01 am

2 stops40h 41m

$1,319

BaltimoreChristchurch

BWI - CHC

BWICHC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

5:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops44h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 3/23

2:00 pm-7:01 am

2 stops34h 01m

$1,319

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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 August 20, 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
504 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 24h 30m. There are 8905 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 20% 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,185Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,339Average$1,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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