Travelling from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are Los Angeles's main airports.
The timezone in Christchurch is UTC+13, which is 20 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch.
To ensure you get on your flight from Los Angeles to CHC, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to CHC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Los Angeles International Airport has a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81.05% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Los Angeles to CHC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near CHC and hit the pillow fast:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Christchurch International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals or mode rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Christchurch and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
At the moment, ج.م. 15,474 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 33,825. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CHC, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Plan your visit to Christchurch in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Los Angeles to CHC flight ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Christchurch to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
July has temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Christchurch
Start your Christchurch trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Christchurch International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Christchurch trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Purau Bay and The Monument Track (North).
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Christchurch, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 306 kilometres south-west to Dunedin to check off its must-visit sights. From Dunedin Botanic Garden to Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres north of Christchurch, Nelson is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Centre of New Zealand, Helibike Nelson and Maitai Esplanade.
