Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch from £417

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch from £417

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Mon, Apr 27
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£417
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Sun, Apr 26
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£417
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Sun, Apr 26
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£419
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Mon, Apr 27
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£424
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 26
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£424
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Fri, May 1
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£531
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£719
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£733
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£733
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£752
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Tue, Apr 28 – Sun, May 3
Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£765
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Los Angeles LAXChristchurch CHC
£779
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£417

Cheapest round-trip

£719

Average round-trip

£779

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air New Zealand

Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).

Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), located approximately 12 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The Purple Line bus provides an affordable connection to the central city, while taxis and ride-hailing offer faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$8.50 (adult fare; Metrocard users pay less)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

$30-$55 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

$35-$80 (pre-booked; price varies by provider)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

$40-$120 (daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
  • Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
300
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Fiji AirwaysFJIFJNo
Air Tahiti NuiTHTTNYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
January
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
73%
17°C12°C
19 Apr
81%
15°C9°C
Monday
13 Apr
20°C9°C
20 Apr
87%
13°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
18°C10°C
21 Apr
82%
15°C10°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
16°C7°C
22 Apr
17°C7°C
Thursday
16 Apr
84%
17°C7°C
23 Apr
14°C8°C
Friday
17 Apr
20°C8°C
24 Apr
15°C8°C
Saturday
18 Apr
18°C12°C
25 Apr
17°C10°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Fiji Airways, and Air Tahiti Nui. Los Angeles and Christchurch have 300 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Qantas, Jetstar Airways, Fiji Airways, Air Tahiti Nui.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Los Angeles and Christchurch?
Traveling between Los Angeles and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar
How many airports are there near Christchurch?
There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Christchurch depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Christchurch arrive?

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