Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 00m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,620.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Departing from Los Angeles to Christchurch will take you 32h 39m. The distance between Los Angeles and Christchurch is about 11082 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CHC?

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

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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Wed 9/128:25 p.m. -

1 stop22h 00m

Thu 17/121:30 p.m. -

1 stop20h 10m

Deal found 9/11C$ 1,532

Sat 7/1110:40 p.m. -

1 stop27h 40m

Sun 15/116:00 a.m. -

1 stop21h 55m

Deal found 7/11C$ 1,590

Wed 25/1110:40 p.m. -

1 stop28h 25m

Wed 2/126:00 a.m. -

2 stops34h 17m

Deal found 6/11C$ 1,603

Sat 7/1110:40 p.m. -

1 stop27h 40m

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2 stops34h 17m

Deal found 7/11C$ 1,604

Fri 4/122:27 p.m. -

2 stops23h 08m

Sun 13/122:15 p.m. -

1 stop20h 41m

Deal found 7/11C$ 1,610

Mon 23/1110:40 p.m. -

2 stops41h 45m

Wed 2/126:00 a.m. -

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Deal found 8/11C$ 1,613

Sat 7/119:35 p.m. -

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Fri 13/116:00 a.m. -

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Deal found 7/11C$ 1,630

Tue 1/121:10 p.m. -

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Deal found 10/11C$ 1,631

Wed 9/1210:40 p.m. -

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Fri 18/126:00 a.m. -

1 stop21h 00m

Deal found 9/11C$ 1,645

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,532
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Average price	C$ 1,570

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Los Angeles to Christchurch

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Tue 6/4

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1 stop21h 55m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.

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10:50 p.m.-8:25 a.m.

2 stops36h 35m

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Wed 31/12

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C$ 814

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Tue 29/12

8:25 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop30h 34m

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Wed 31/12

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9:45 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 10m

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Los Angeles

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8:05 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops32h 00m

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Sun 11/4

6:10 a.m.-7:31 p.m.

2 stops32h 21m

C$ 1,610

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Mon 23/11

10:40 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

2 stops41h 45m

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Wed 2/12

6:00 a.m.-7:17 p.m.

2 stops34h 17m

C$ 1,627

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Los Angeles

Tue 22/12

7:45 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

2 stops56h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,658

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Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

12:25 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

3 stops42h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 2,248

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Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

4:20 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

3 stops51h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-4:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 2,269

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Los Angeles

Sat 9/1

11:59 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops37h 36m

Christchurch

Tue 24/8

6:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

C$ 2,386

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The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of C$ 1,144). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,487). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Christchurch flights typically cost between C$ 1,261 and C$ 1,737 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,532 on Qantas Airways (9 Dec-17 Dec).

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How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Departing from Los Angeles to Christchurch will take you 32h 39m. The distance between Los Angeles and Christchurch is about 11082 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Christchurch 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 Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch (average of C$ 1,144). Flying from Los Angeles to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,487). 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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The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Los Angeles to Christchurch flights typically cost between C$ 1,261 and C$ 1,737 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,532 on Qantas Airways (9 Dec-17 Dec).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Christchurch on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,620.

What’s the fastest layover option from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

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Los Angeles to Christchurch flights typically cost between C$ 1,261 and C$ 1,737 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,532 on Qantas Airways (9 Dec-17 Dec).