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Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $586

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to California flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,397

One-way from

$586

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,574

Good round-trip deal

$2,051 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,044 or less
19/4-3/5
  • 19/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 17/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Christchurch to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Fri 3/1006:35CHC - LAX
2 stops29h 33mAir Canada
Sat 11/1017:15LAX - CHC
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,235
Fri 3/1009:40CHC - LAX
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1023:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,418
Wed 14/506:00CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 52mQantas Airways
Wed 21/514:25SFO - CHC
2 stops38h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,721
Thu 29/506:00CHC - LAX
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/622:50LAX - CHC
1 stop30h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,775
Wed 28/506:10CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/606:00LAX - CHC
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,791
Fri 9/516:40CHC - LAX
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 29/521:50LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,815
Wed 14/506:10CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/522:05SFO - CHC
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,841
Wed 14/519:10CHC - SFO
1 stop30h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 21/522:05SFO - CHC
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$1,848
Fri 4/717:00CHC - LAX
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 19/722:10LAX - CHC
1 stop26h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$1,894
Wed 14/510:30CHC - SFO
3 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/500:35SFO - CHC
2 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,165
Wed 14/516:40CHC - SFO
2 stops46h 15mChina Airlines
Tue 20/501:05SFO - CHC
2 stops51h 54mChina Airlines
Deal found 30/3$3,022
Fri 3/1017:40CHC - LAX
2 stops47h 05mChina Airlines
Fri 10/1000:05LAX - CHC
2 stops51h 54mChina Airlines
Deal found 30/3$3,092

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to California 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 30/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,633

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

06:00-10:52

2 stops23h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

14:25-23:59

2 stops38h 34m

$1,721

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

06:05-23:43

2 stops36h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

17:15-23:05

2 stops34h 50m

$1,743

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 29/5

06:00-06:00

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

22:55-23:59

1 stop30h 04m

$1,775

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 28/5

06:10-07:36

2 stops44h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/6

22:35-08:55

2 stops39h 20m

$1,791

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

16:40-22:00

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

21:50-14:45

1 stop21h 55m

$1,815

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$1,841

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

19:10-07:00

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$1,848

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 4/7

17:00-13:20

1 stop15h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 19/7

22:10-19:35

1 stop26h 25m

$1,894

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

10:30-20:30

3 stops53h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

00:35-19:55

2 stops48h 20m

$2,165

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to California

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $757). Flying from Christchurch to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 CHC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

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

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 31 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Christchurch to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
723 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,286 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
ANA
8.3
Very Good
831 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SFO - HND

Don't bother with economy, it's so small!!! I'm a small person and I was cramped in the middle seat on a 11 hour flight. Not fun. Go for business or first class for such a long flight if you can or be prepared to have trouble moving when you stand up. Also be prepared to have trouble sleeping too. Crew was awesome though, they were helpful and provided excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to California. 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 from for flights from Christchurch to California?

    Located just 9.5 km from the city centre, Christchurch (CHC) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to California from Christchurch.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $586 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $643 and Qantas Airways from $864 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Christchurch to California, consider Christchurch - Los Angeles, Christchurch - San Francisco or Christchurch - Oakland, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $757). Flying from Christchurch to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 6 airlines flying from Christchurch to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to California. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 31 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,125Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,204Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,368Average$2,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,461Average$1,856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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