Cheap flights from Christchurch to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $868
Air New Zealand 1 stop 40 hr Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New York is currently $868
Cheapest one-way flight $440
Air New Zealand 2 stops 39 hr Wed, Apr 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to New York is currently $440
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,110
American, Qantas 2 stops 28 hr Thu, Mar 12 — Mon, Mar 16
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to New York is currently $1,110
Cheapest business class flights $4,700
Asiana Airlines, Qantas 2 stops 33 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Fri, Jun 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to New York is currently $4,700
Fastest flight 18 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from Christchurch to New York takes 18 hr 15 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 Christchurch to New York is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $920–1,400
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,400–1,800

Popular airlines from Christchurch to New York

  • Air New Zealand
    from $868
    Typical price: $1,300–2,300
    151 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - JFK Every day
  • United
    from $944
    Typical price: $1,300–2,400
    91 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - EWR, LGA Every Tue, Fri, Sun
  • Singapore Airlines
    21 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Emirates
    from $2,192
    Typical price: $2,150–2,900
    15 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - EWR, JFK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat
  • Cathay Pacific
    Typical price: $1,500–5,000
    6 weekly connecting flights
    CHC - JFK Every Mon, Thu, Sat
  • China Southern
    1 weekly connecting flight
    CHC - JFK Every Wed

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

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 24 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Christchurch to New York

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to New York are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $920 to $1,400.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $868. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $440.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to New York is $868, flying from May 3 to May 18.
  • The cheapest United flight from Christchurch to New York is $944, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Christchurch to New York is $2,192, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New York starts at $868 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $440 and departs on Wed, Apr 29.
18 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Christchurch to New York.
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 Christchurch to New York 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 Christchurch to New York.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 151 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Christchurch to New York are:
  • United offers 91 connecting flights per week. United flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
  • Singapore Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Emirates offers 15 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Cathay Pacific offers 6 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • China Southern offers 1 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $868. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $440.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to New York is $868, flying from May 3 to May 18.
  • The cheapest United flight from Christchurch to New York is $944, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Christchurch to New York is $2,192, flying from Mar 19 to Apr 1.
No airline flies direct from Christchurch to New York.
  • There are 151 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 91 United connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Emirates connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 6 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 1 China Southern connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Wednesday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and New York at price $1,110 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
No airline flies direct from Christchurch to New York.
  • There are 151 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 91 United connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
  • There are 21 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Emirates connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 6 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
  • There are 1 China Southern connecting flights from Christchurch to New York per week. Flights are available on Wednesday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Christchurch to New York.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch to New York, 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 Christchurch and New York start at $4,700 from Thu, Jun 4 to Fri, Jun 19 with Asiana Airlines, Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and New York start at $868 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 18.
To book business class trips from Christchurch to New York, 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 Christchurch and New York starts at $1,110 from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16 with American, Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and New York at price $1,110 is offered by American, Qantas from Thu, Mar 12 to Mon, Mar 16.
To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to New York, 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.

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  3. Auckland
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