How to get from Christchurch to Los Angeles

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Auckland: about 16h 36m including the connection. Other options: via Nadi, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Two tickets from $429.

Flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Auckland
16h 36m
two tickets, via Auckland
$429
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,901 mi (11,106 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
16h 36m
with the connection
Christchurch to Auckland flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Los Angeles flight 12h 11m
two ticketsfrom $429
Via Nadi
Fiji
17h 20m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
Nadi to Los Angeles flight 10h 20m
two ticketsfrom $880
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h 3m
with the connection
Christchurch to Brisbane flight 3h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Los Angeles flight 13h 8m
Via Sydney
Australia
20h 25m
with the connection
Christchurch to Sydney flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to Los Angeles flight 13h 50m
two ticketsfrom $610
Via Melbourne
Australia
21h 20m
with the connection
Christchurch to Melbourne flight 3h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Los Angeles flight 14h 25m
two ticketsfrom $652

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Los Angeles

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +19° to +28° by day, sea +14° to +19°. In November it is +23° by day and +10° at night, sea +17°, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+19° +7° +15° 6 days
Feb
+20° +8° +15° 5 days
Mar
+20° +9° +14° 8 days
Apr
+24° +11° +15° 2 days
May
+25° +13° +17° 1 days
Jun
+28° +15° +19° 1 days
Jul
+31° +17° +20° 0 days
Aug
+32° +18° +21° 1 days
Sep
+31° +18° +21° 2 days
Oct
+28° +14° +19° 2 days
Nov
+23° +10° +17° 3 days
Dec
+19° +9° +16° 6 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Christchurch to Los Angeles?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.
What is the fastest way to fly from Christchurch to Los Angeles?
Via Auckland: 1h 25m to the connection, 12h 11m after it, about 16h 36m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Christchurch to Los Angeles with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $429. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Christchurch and Los Angeles?
Auckland (16h 36m total), Nadi (17h 20m total), Brisbane (20h 3m total), Sydney (20h 25m total) and Melbourne (21h 20m total).
How far is Los Angeles from Christchurch?
6,901 mi (11,106 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.