Cheap flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $977

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — JFK
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). 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 6 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,891

One-way from

$977

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,733
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 24m total
  • Christchurch to New York
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Christchurch to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 October 2025.

Wed 19/1116:35CHC - JFK
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1113:40JFK - CHC
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$2,225
Mon 3/1114:20CHC - JFK
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1201:45JFK - CHC
1 stop41h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/10$2,229
Sat 15/1114:20CHC - JFK
1 stop39h 40mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1113:40JFK - CHC
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$2,230
Wed 15/1006:20CHC - JFK
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1017:29JFK - CHC
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$2,239
Wed 15/1013:50CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 28/1017:29JFK - CHC
2 stops28h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/10$2,256
Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JFK
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$2,266
Sat 25/1015:30CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1120:29JFK - CHC
2 stops47h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$2,272
Wed 15/1006:15CHC - JFK
1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 29/1018:15JFK - CHC
1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/10$2,278
Fri 17/1006:15CHC - JFK
1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 26/1020:00JFK - CHC
2 stops34h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$2,287

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

06:15-16:59

2 stops28h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

07:00-14:40

2 stops38h 40m

$1,891

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 19/11

16:35-12:00

2 stops37h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

13:40-00:10

2 stops40h 30m

$2,225

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Mon 3/11

14:20-12:00

1 stop39h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/12

01:45-12:50

1 stop41h 05m

$2,229

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sat 15/11

14:20-12:00

1 stop39h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 29/11

13:40-12:50

1 stop29h 10m

$2,230

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

06:05-19:55

2 stops30h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-08:20

1 stop21h 05m

$2,266

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 19/11

06:05-19:00

2 stops30h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 26/11

17:15-08:25

1 stop21h 10m

$2,272

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

06:15-16:20

1 stop27h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

20:00-23:55

2 stops34h 55m

$2,287

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Mon 9/2

13:00-17:00

1 stop22h 00m

$977

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 22/2

19:50-17:00

2 stops39h 10m

$1,101

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 27/11

09:55-17:00

2 stops25h 05m

$1,119

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 23m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 48m.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 6 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Most people fly from Christchurch (CHC) if they book a flight from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl. On average, Christchurch has 0 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day from 2 airlines. Christchurch is conveniently located just 9.5 km from Christchurch’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 28h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 56m. Christchurch and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 14671 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with prices starting at $1,420. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,715 round trip. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Christchurch to John F Kennedy Intl

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,420Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,715Average$2,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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