Flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Auckland
- 17h 30m
- two tickets, via Auckland
- $695
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 6,901 mi (11,106 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
New Zealand
17h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $695
Via Nadi
Fiji
18h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $934
Via Brisbane
Australia
21h
with the connection
Los Angeles to Brisbane
flight 14h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Christchurch
flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $921
Via Sydney
Australia
21h 13m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $744
Via Melbourne
Australia
22h 20m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Melbourne
flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Christchurch
flight 3h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,245
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Los Angeles to cities closest to Christchurch
Los Angeles to Auckland
Auckland: 475 mi (765 km) from Christchurch, flight 13h 5m
from $532
Los Angeles to Sydney
Sydney: 1,328 mi (2,138 km) from Christchurch, flight 15h 8m
from $496
Los Angeles to Melbourne
Melbourne: 1,495 mi (2,406 km) from Christchurch, flight 15h 55m
from $526
Los Angeles to Brisbane
Brisbane: 1,557 mi (2,506 km) from Christchurch, flight 14h 30m
from $509
Los Angeles to Nadi
Nadi: 1,803 mi (2,902 km) from Christchurch, flight 11h 25m
from $419
Los Angeles to Papeete
Papeete: 2,835 mi (4,563 km) from Christchurch, flight 7h 15m
from $521
To Christchurch from cities closest to Los Angeles
Nadi to Christchurch
Nadi: 5,536 mi (8,910 km) from Los Angeles, flight 4h 10m
from $393
Rotorua to Christchurch
Rotorua: 6,518 mi (10,490 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 55m
from $96
Auckland to Christchurch
Auckland: 6,522 mi (10,496 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 25m
from $41
Wellington to Christchurch
Wellington: 6,718 mi (10,812 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 5m
from $43
Queenstown to Christchurch
Queenstown: 7,117 mi (11,454 km) from Los Angeles, flight 1h 10m
from $82
Brisbane to Christchurch
Brisbane: 7,186 mi (11,565 km) from Los Angeles, flight 3h 30m
from $248
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch?
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 Los Angeles to Christchurch?
Via Auckland: 13h 5m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 17h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $695. 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 Los Angeles and Christchurch?
Auckland (17h 30m total), Nadi (18h 35m total), Brisbane (21h total), Sydney (21h 13m total) and Melbourne (22h 20m total).
How far is Christchurch from Los Angeles?
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.