Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch pass through?

Most connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,191 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,070, a difference of $879. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Christchurch?

Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Hagley Park and Sumner Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch takes 00m, covering 8,518 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,240 to $11,473. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch looking right now?

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,285, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Christchurch?

Christchurch is 18 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (New Zealand Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Christchurch Airport (CHC)?

Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include: • New Zealand Discount Car Rentals • EZU Car Rental • Mode • Snap Rentals • Yes Rentals

How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch flight?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch range from $1,309 to $1,794, with an average of $1,519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,309 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch typically range from $1,309 to $1,794. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,240, on Qantas Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 36% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Qantas Airways ($1,240) and Air New Zealand ($1,355) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $2,042. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch layovers at 11h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 1

1:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

30h 55m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:20 am - 4:59 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 39m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,240Qantas Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11

1:24 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 01m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:20 am - 8:04 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 44m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,271Qantas Airways

Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 16

1:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

30h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 6:28 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 28m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,290Qantas Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Fri, Feb 5

1:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

30h 55m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 7:52 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 52m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,290Qantas Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

6:45 pm - 11:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

34h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

4:35 pm - 5:59 amCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 24m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

$1,299Qantas Airways

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

3:25 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

29h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:20 am - 4:15 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,320Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

1:24 pm - 3:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:20 am - 5:00 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,325Qantas Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

6:45 pm - 11:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

34h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 10:30 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,325Qantas Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 1

4:55 pm - 10:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

22h 40m1 stop San Francisco

12:00 pm - 6:25 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,355Air New Zealand

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 22

8:45 am - 10:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

30h 50m1 stop San Francisco

5:05 pm - 10:01 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 56m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,363Air New Zealand

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Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

1:26 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

40h 54m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:56 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 56m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,390Qantas Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

10:30 am - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

43h 50m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 am - 4:56 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 56m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,390Qantas Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

5:10 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

37h 10m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:05 am - 4:00 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 55m2 stops Melbourne Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,403Qantas Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

8:30 pm - 1:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

58h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

6:00 am - 4:56 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 56m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,480Qantas Airways

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3:40 pm - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

39h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:10 am - 9:23 amCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 13m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,781Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

3:40 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

38h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:10 am - 7:54 amCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 44m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,887Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

4:15 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

38h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:20 pm - 12:30 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

8:49 am - 1:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

46h 11m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

6:10 am - 7:58 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 48m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,024Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

4:15 pm - 1:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

39h 05m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Brisbane

2:20 pm - 12:30 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,230Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

4:15 pm - 12:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CHC Christchurch

37h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Melbourne

2:20 pm - 12:30 pmCHC Christchurch-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 10m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,230Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 36% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?
A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch takes 00m, covering 8,518 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch flight?
Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch range from $1,309 to $1,794, with an average of $1,519 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,309 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,240 to $11,473. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch looking right now?
One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,285, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Christchurch Airport (CHC)?
Christchurch Airport (CHC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Mode
• Snap Rentals
• Yes Rentals
Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?
Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Christchurch (CHC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch pass through?
Most connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,191 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,070, a difference of $879.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Christchurch?
Christchurch is 18 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (New Zealand Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Christchurch?
Some of the most popular sights in Christchurch are Hagley Park and Sumner Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Christchurch on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,191, about $879 less than Wednesday fares (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch trip for July. Fares historically average $1,191 round-trip in that month - typically $1,160 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Christchurch Airport.

• Sudima Christchurch Airport
• Airport Gateway Christchurch
• Novotel Christchurch Airport

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