ORD - CHC

$448 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Christchurch departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$972
Overall average: $1,576
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/10Sat 4/18
ORD - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$448
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/8
ORD - CHC • 3 stops
Top airlines
Air Canada
Cheapest • from $1,087 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Christchurch. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 27% price drop
March
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Christchurch (ORD-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Christchurch

Fri, Apr 10 - Sat, Apr 18
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7:45 pm - 12:10 am
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CHC
59h 25m
2 stops
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6:20 am - 5:50 am
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ORD
40h 30m
2 stops
$972Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:40 pm - 11:20 pm
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CHC
38h 40m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 2:45 pm
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ORD
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,059Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:40 pm - 12:40 am
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CHC
40h 00m
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6:00 am - 2:45 pm
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ORD
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,087Air Canada
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 21
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4:40 pm - 8:55 am
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CHC
23h 15m
2 stops
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3:00 pm - 8:31 pm
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ORD
22h 31m
2 stops
$1,238Air New Zealand
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
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4:00 pm - 11:25 am
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CHC
26h 25m
2 stops
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10:20 am - 11:28 pm
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ORD
30h 08m
2 stops
$1,245Air New Zealand
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
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2:15 pm - 10:25 am
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CHC
27h 10m
2 stops
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3:00 pm - 8:31 pm
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ORD
22h 31m
2 stops
$1,277Air New Zealand
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21
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10:52 am - 2:20 pm
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CHC
34h 28m
3 stops
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6:00 am - 8:00 pm
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ORD
31h 00m
2 stops
$1,285Air Canada
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 24
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4:35 pm - 9:35 am
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CHC
23h 00m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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ORD
35h 00m
2 stops
$1,294Air New Zealand
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 21
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5:15 pm - 10:25 am
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CHC
24h 10m
2 stops
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3:00 pm - 8:31 pm
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ORD
22h 31m
2 stops
$1,301Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 27
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3:47 pm - 9:25 am
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CHC
24h 38m
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1:05 pm - 9:40 pm
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25h 35m
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$1,322Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $1,087 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,043 and $1,721 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$448
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Christchurch flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Christchurch was $448 for a one-way ticket and $972 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Christchurch?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Christchurch?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Christchurch?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Christchurch, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,720 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,101 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and CHC can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 605 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
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Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
ZQN - AKL
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Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

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