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August 27 - September 20

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Christchurch

$900

$752

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September 12 - September 20

Cheapest

LAX - Christchurch

$773

$752

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August 28 - September 20

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Christchurch

$907

$752

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August 22 - September 20

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Christchurch

$900

$752

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September 8 - September 20

Cheapest

LAX - Christchurch

$764

$752

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August 21 - September 20

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Christchurch

$900

$752

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August 20 - August 27

Best

LAX - Christchurch

$939

$764

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August 18 - August 29

Best

Earliest

LAX - Christchurch

$917

$765

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November 28 - December 5

LAX - Christchurch

$780

$765

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August 21 - September 5

LAX - Christchurch

$913

$766

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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Christchurch takes about 23h 30m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 11,091 kilometers. Given the significant travel time, planning for connecting flights is essential for this itinerary.

When looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch, fares are typically $741–$1096, with a median of $960. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch is during the months of May, with a median fare of $729, June, with a median fare of $736, and July, with a median fare of $737. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year, providing better opportunities for more affordable travel.

For flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should expect at least one stop on your journey to Christchurch.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Regular price: $772 - $1,889

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch is between $772 and $1889. The current lowest deal is $752 with Fiji Airways, for travel from August 22 to September 20, 2026.

now $752

Low $772

High $1,889

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch is May, with a median price of $729. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1458. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $729

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,458

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Fiji Airways

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Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Christchurch

Los Angeles (LAX) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$1,090

$841

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Christchurch

Los Angeles (LAX) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$1,092

$1,616

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Christchurch

Los Angeles (LAX) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$1,092

$1,887

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Christchurch

Los Angeles (LAX) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$1,072

$1,485

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Christchurch

Los Angeles (LAX) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$964

$1,599

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Christchurch

Los Angeles (LAX) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$948

$1,343

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch

6 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 23

$1,090 → $841

23%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$939 → $764

19%

7 nights

Aug 27 - Sep 3

$939 → $767

18%

23 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 20

$907 → $752

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch

Los Angeles - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares are at $752, which is below the typical level of $960 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $729.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a flight duration of 23h 30m

The typical flight duration for this route is 23 hours and 30 minutes, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

No direct flights are available. Connecting flights are offered by multiple airlines.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers competitive deals

Fiji Airways has offered 38 deals, making it a frequent option for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Historically, deals for this route appear regularly, with about 0.2 deals per day.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$752

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$752

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Timaru (TIU)

Consider Timaru as a closer alternative to Christchurch, though it has a very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~110 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$995

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin is a significant regional hub with more frequent services to major New Zealand cities.

📍 ~300 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$902

Queenstown (ZQN)

Cheapest

Queenstown is a major tourist hub with high flight frequency and international capacity, often cheaper.

📍 ~350 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$840

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne is an alternative for travelers heading towards the North Island, accessible via the main northern road corridor.

📍 ~250 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$937

Nelson (NSN)

Nelson is one of the busiest regional airports in New Zealand with good connectivity for domestic transfers.

📍 ~270 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$937

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

67% AI deal score

$7,469

From LAX

Elite

Jun 30

Christchurch, New Zealand

65% AI deal score

$11,312

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so monitoring prices is usually beneficial. There isn't a single best time, as prices can fluctuate.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices, though this is more common for domestic travel. For long-haul international flights, the primary airports often offer the most direct or convenient connections. Always weigh the potential savings against any additional travel time or cost to reach your final destination.

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