Cheap Flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Los Angeles (LAXA)

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Flight deals from Christchurch to Los Angeles

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,644. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.$1,220 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,220, select.

Los Angeles.$1,229 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,229, select.

Los Angeles.$1,257 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Sun, 28 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,257, select.

Los Angeles.$1,259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,259, select.

Los Angeles.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.

Los Angeles.$1,292 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Fri, 26 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 26 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,292, select.

Los Angeles.$1,304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,304, select.

Los Angeles.$1,330 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,330, select.

Los Angeles.$1,348 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,348, select.

Los Angeles.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar and Air Tahiti Nui.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Tahiti Nui, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.

Los Angeles.$1,383 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with Jetstar and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,383, select.

Los Angeles.$1,401 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr, returning Thu, 15 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,401, select.

Los Angeles.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.

Los Angeles.$1,527 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,527, select.

Los Angeles.$1,608 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,608, select.

Los Angeles.$1,644 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,644, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Los Angeles

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Alternative Christchurch to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Christchurch to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Christchurch to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,220
Cheapest month to fly	February

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Los Angeles?

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.

How much are return flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles?

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to Los Angeles is $1,220. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to Los Angeles?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Christchurch to Los Angeles. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,220.

How many flights are there a week from Christchurch to Los Angeles?

As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Christchurch to Los Angeles.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Los Angeles is usually February.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Los Angeles?

If you're flying from Christchurch Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $1,220.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles on Sunday, 14 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Christchurch Airport and Los Angeles. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Los Angeles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Los Angeles?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Los Angeles?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles with?

Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Flying from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles: what you need to know

Los Angeles is 21 hours behind Christchurch, where Christchurch Airport is located. Los Angeles follows the UTC-8 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your CHC to Los Angeles flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from CHC to Los Angeles with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
- Auckland Airport (AKL)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Christchurch, CHC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CHC:
76% of flights that take off from Christchurch Airport reach their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles

$561 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles flight. A return ticket right now is $1,220. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CHC to Los Angeles if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from CHC to Los Angeles.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 29 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from CHC to Los Angeles.
The address for LAX is One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

Central Los Angeles is about 29 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
Following your CHC to Los Angeles flight, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Get your preferred vehicle, not just what's left over, by securing your ride from VNY in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

December is the quietest month for flights from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Los Angeles based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CHC to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

More about Los Angeles

Once you've booked your flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Bowl are major attractions which should be on every Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres southeast to San Diego to tick off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kilometres northwest of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without seeing Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.