Cheap Flights from LAX to CHC: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to CHC are

• February 5th to April 1st
• April 30th to June 17th
• August 13th to September 2nd
• September 17th to October 7th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to CHC is late May to early June. Prices can be as high as $1928 for Friday flights during mid December, or as low as $828 for Tuesday flights around late May to early June.

 

When to Fly to Christchurch

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC) will usually cost between $894 to $1447 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May to early June with an average ticket price of $861. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $1638. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $777 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1022 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to CHC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to CHC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to CHC flight is priced close to the average and costs about as much as the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.09, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $99 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1032. Return trip prices are from the CHC to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to CHC can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 13 hour 23 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking LAX to CHC

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAX to CHC — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to CHC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 21 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Alaska, American, ANA, Asiana, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian, LATAM, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Christchurch International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6890 miles or 11088 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to CHC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to CHC flight is about 13 hour 23 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Christchurch?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 65 available flights from LAX to CHC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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