There are 6 ways to get from California to Christchurch by plane
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Fly from Meadows Field Airport
best- Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane BFL - CHC
21h 14m$947–3,155Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SFO - CHC
17h 28m$675–2,329Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane LAX - CHC
18h 53m$719–2,628Fly from San Diego International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SAN - CHC
19h 59m$709–2,514Fly from Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane SMF - CHC
20h 7m$759–2,711Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane FAT - CHC
22h 52m$707–2,507
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Christchurch is to fly which costs $700 - $2,600 and takes 19h 59m.
The fastest way to get from California to Christchurch is to fly which takes 17h 28m and costs $650 - $2,400.
The distance between California and Christchurch is 11194 km.
It takes approximately 21h 14m to get from California to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 20h ahead of California. It is currently 8:48 PM in California and 4:48 PM in Christchurch.
There are 1744+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between California, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?
United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,200
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,200
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from Meadows Field Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Phoenix, San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 29m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 51m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
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