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Cheap flights from Christchurch to California from $590

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to California (USCA). 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 25 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,277

One-way from

$590

Good round-trip deal

$1,894 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,266 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 16m total
  • Christchurch to California
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 46m total
  • Christchurch to California
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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 25 January 2025.

Tue 11/306:15CHC - SFO
2 stops25h 56mAir Canada
Wed 26/316:35SFO - CHC
2 stops34h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 23/1$1,277
Sun 9/309:40CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/322:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,303
Mon 10/306:20CHC - LAX
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/317:10LAX - CHC
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,309
Sat 15/214:20CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 27/222:35LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,333
Tue 11/214:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,365
Sun 9/306:00CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/323:40LAX - CHC
1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,403
Fri 31/114:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/1$1,424
Mon 10/306:15CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/314:40SFO - CHC
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,431
Fri 31/106:15CHC - SFO
2 stops28h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 16/216:00SFO - CHC
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,501
Sat 15/206:15CHC - LAX
2 stops26h 56mAmerican Airlines
Thu 27/216:30LAX - CHC
2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/1$1,512
Mon 10/321:00CHC - LAX
1 stop34h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/321:00LAX - CHC
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/1$1,599
Fri 20/606:20CHC - LAX
1 stop19h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 30/721:35LAX - CHC
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,750

Find flights from Christchurch to California within your budget

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ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 10/3

06:20-13:36

2 stops27h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

17:10-22:55

2 stops33h 45m

$1,309

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 1/3

14:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/3

23:35-13:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,317

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 11/2

14:15-06:25

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

23:30-10:35

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,365

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 10/3

06:15-13:42

2 stops27h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

14:40-14:40

2 stops28h 00m

$1,431

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

06:15-12:11

2 stops26h 56m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

16:30-14:40

2 stops25h 10m

$1,515

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 10/3

12:00-10:35

2 stops18h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

23:40-22:55

1 stop27h 15m

$1,592

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 10/3

21:00-11:45

1 stop34h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

21:00-11:25

1 stop18h 25m

$1,599

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 26/6

13:15-13:50

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 19/7

23:00-12:15

1 stop18h 15m

$1,724

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 28/6

13:15-13:50

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 19/7

23:00-15:55

2 stops21h 55m

$1,733

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

06:20-07:00

1 stop19h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

21:35-15:00

1 stop22h 25m

$1,750

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to California

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $763). 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 25 January 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 25 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, American Airlines and Air New Zealand 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.
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,247 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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 $590 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $648 and United Airlines from $685 one-way.

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to California (average of $763). 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 25 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,128Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,226Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,468Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,494Average$2,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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