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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Christchurch Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.176 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Christchurch.1.176 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.176 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.196 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.196 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.236 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.236 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.276 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.276 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.298 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.298 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.321 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.321 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.351 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.351 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.421 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.421 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.502 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.502 €, select.
      Christchurch.1.900 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.900 €, select.
      Christchurch.2.008 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with jetBlue and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.008 €, select.
      Christchurch.2.667 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.667 €, select.
      Christchurch.3.233 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 3.233 €, select.
      Christchurch.5.077 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 5.077 €, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Christchurch

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Christchurch flights are currently cheapest in August.
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      Chicago to Christchurch: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Chicago to Christchurch below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Christchurch.

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      Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Christchurch: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Christchurch is 1.176 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Chicago to Christchurch. But we found flights with one stop from 1.176 €.
      As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Chicago to Christchurch.
      The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Christchurch is usually August.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Christchurch Airport on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Chicago and Christchurch Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Christchurch but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Christchurch is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      The cheapest airline that flies to Christchurch is Frontier Airlines .

      Travelling from Chicago to Christchurch Airport (CHC): What you need to know

      • Christchurch Airport is located in Christchurch. The city operates on the UTC+13 timezone and is 19 hours ahead of Chicago.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CHC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

      • July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Fourth of July, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

      Airports in Chicago

      Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

      • You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to CHC even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an option when taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

      • ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

      • In search of a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Christchurch Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:

      • When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

      • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

      Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

      • Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Christchurch Airport. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a great option between Chicago Midway International Airport and CHC.

      • You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.

      • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to CHC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:

      • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

      • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

      Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

      • From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so on public transport.

      • Make catching an early Chicago to Christchurch Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your gate without rushing:

      • The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.

      • You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.

      About Christchurch Airport (CHC)

      Getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to central Christchurch

      • Christchurch Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Christchurch. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

      • Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Christchurch Airport is 609 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.176 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.

      • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to CHC if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.

      • If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Chicago to Christchurch Airport ticket.

      • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to CHC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.

      • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago to Christchurch Airport.

      The best time to fly from Chicago to Christchurch Airport (CHC)

      • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Christchurch. March is when most people book flights from Chicago to Christchurch Airport (CHC), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

      • Book a Chicago to CHC plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Christchurch to range from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

      • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Christchurch Airport in July when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

      More about Christchurch

      Explore more of New Zealand

      • You've visited Christchurch, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel about 306 kilometres southwest to Dunedin to check off its leading attractions. From Dunedin Botanic Garden to Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Nelson is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north of Christchurch. No journey is complete without seeing Centre of New Zealand, Maitai Esplanade and Tahunanui Beach.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Christchurch

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.