Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Christchurch (CHI - CHC)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Christchurch and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,714	American, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui 3 stops 28 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Christchurch is currently $1,714
Cheapest one-way flight	$985	American, Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui 3 stops 29 hr Fri, May 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Christchurch is currently $985
Last-minute weekend getaway	$2,011	American, Qantas 2 stops 28 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Christchurch is currently $2,011
Cheapest business class flights	$8,445	American, Qantas 2 stops 28 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Christchurch is currently $8,445

Fastest flight	22 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Christchurch takes 22 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Christchurch is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,100–2,000
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,650–2,050

Popular airlines from Chicago to Christchurch

Emirates

from $3,049

Typical price: $2,950–4,950

13 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CHC Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Christchurch

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Christchurch are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $1,100 to $2,000.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with American, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui from $1,714. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui from $985.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Christchurch is $3,049, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Christchurch starts at $1,714 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $985 and departs on Fri, May 22.

22 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Christchurch.

The city receives most of its visitors Nov–Apr, the warmest months. May–Oct is cool, with nighttime temperatures around freezing Jun–Aug. In the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the city is sunny and relatively dry and can be subjected to strong Nor’wester winds. The World Buskers Festival (Jan) brings street performers to the city. The New Zealand Jazz & Blues Festival (Apr) features artists from around the world. The NZ Cup & Show Week (Nov), a major agricultural fair, also encompasses horse racing and fashion.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Christchurch.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Christchurch really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Christchurch.

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 13 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Christchurch.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Christchurch recently found on Google Flights was with American, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui from $1,714. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Jetstar, Air Tahiti Nui from $985.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Christchurch is $3,049, flying from May 3 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Christchurch.

There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Christchurch at price $2,011 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Christchurch.

There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Christchurch per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Christchurch.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Christchurch, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Christchurch start at $8,445 from Mon, Jul 27 to Mon, Aug 10 with American, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Christchurch start at $1,714 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 11.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Christchurch, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Christchurch starts at $2,011 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with American, Qantas.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Christchurch at price $2,011 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.