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Cheapest round-trip
$813
Typical prices: $1,161-$1,822
Fiji Airways
Mon 9/10Mon 9/24
LAX - CHC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,285
Typical prices: $1,334-$1,938
United Airlines
Wed 1/24Fri 2/23
SFO - CHC • Non-stop
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Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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11:55 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
17h 10m1 stop Nadi
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1:05 pm - 1:05 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
19h 00m1 stop Nadi
$813Fiji Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
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11:55 pm - 12:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
17h 10m1 stop Nadi
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1:05 pm - 1:05 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
19h 00m1 stop Nadi
$814Fiji Airways
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 20
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8:25 pm - 11:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
30h 34m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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9:10 pm - 7:00 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
30h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl
$870Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 16
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9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
20h 10m1 stop Brisbane
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3:45 pm - 6:05 pmCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
23h 20m1 stop Melbourne
$881Qantas Airways
Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 15
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9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
20h 10m1 stop Brisbane
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6:20 am - 8:05 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
22h 45m1 stop Brisbane
$881Qantas Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
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8:25 pm - 11:59 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
30h 34m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 am - 6:00 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
21h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$884American Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 26
Air New Zealand Logo
8:00 pm - 10:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
29h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
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1:10 pm - 11:25 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
19h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,033Air New Zealand
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 26
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch
29h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
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7:00 am - 11:25 amCHC  Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles
25h 25m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
$1,033Air New Zealand
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CHC Christchurch
14h 10mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC  Christchurch-SFO San Francisco
13h 00mnonstop
$1,285United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 23
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11:25 pm - 10:35 amSFO  San Francisco-CHC Christchurch
14h 10mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 6:15 amCHC  Christchurch-SFO San Francisco
13h 00mnonstop
$1,285United Airlines
Booking Insights

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

What is the cheapest flight to Christchurch?

Los Angeles to Christchurch is the cheapest route at $813 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. San Francisco to Christchurch is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $1,285.

How much is a flight to Christchurch?

A round-trip flight to Christchurch costs $1,407 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from San Francisco average $1,493.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch at $1,313 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,527.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch with an average price of $1,272 round-trip.
  • December ($1,888) and July ($1,759) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

Night flights to Christchurch are the cheapest at $1,298 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,543.

When are flights to Christchurch the cheapest?

Flights to Christchurch are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 40% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

Key details for flights to Christchurch

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$436
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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Your questions about flights to Christchurch, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Are there working areas for business travelers at Christchurch International Airport?

    Manaia Lounge offers working space, fax machines, and internet for business travelers to work. If you’re an economy class passenger, you can pay at the door or pay for membership. The lounge is located in the airside at the International Departures Area opposite gate 29.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Christchurch International Airport?

    There are plenty of airport hotels at Christchurch Airport, including Sudima Hotel Christchurch Airport, Commodore Airport Hotel, Airport Palms Motel, and Airport Christchurch Luxury Motel & Apartments. If you are traveling at night and do not wish to sleep in the airport, consider booking accommodation in one option.

  • Does Christchurch International Airport have shower facilities?

    Yes, visitors from long-haul flights will be happy to know that they can shower at Christchurch Airport. The international arrival halls have free showers for passengers. In addition, at the Check-in and International Departures, there are shower facilities available. However, the airport does not provide toiletries, so travelers have to bring their own.

  • Does Christchurch airport have lounges?

    Christchurch International Airport houses four lounges. The Air New Zealand Domestic lounge is available for domestic flight passengers. The Air New Zealand Lounge is located on the ground floor of the airport lounge next to Gates 3-14, and it is for Elite, Gold Partners, and Koru Members. New Zealand International Airport Lounge is located in International Departures, and it is available for elite partner members and business class members of Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand. Finally, Manila Lounge is located in International Departures opposite Gate 29, and travelers can pay at the door to enter regardless of their travel class. It is accessible by passengers on Emirates, Qantas, Jetstar flights, China Southern Airlines, and Fiji Airways.

  • Which airlines offer Business Class flights to Christchurch?

    Different airlines offer Business Class flights to Christchurch from multiple airports in the U.S., including Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand. A Business Class ticket offers benefits like priority boarding, comfortable cabins with additional legroom, access to specific airport lounges, baggage allowance, and complimentary meals and drinks onboard.

  • How do I get to Christchurch from Boston?

    The best option for flights to Christchurch from Boston is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Several airlines offer flights to CHC with two or more stops. Major providers on this route include Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

  • What documents do I need to rent a car at Christchurch Airport?

    To rent a car at CHC, you’ll have to provide a driver’s license that has been valid for at least a year, a passport or ID, a credit card in the primary driver’s name, and an international driving permit. Once you arrive at the airport, head over to the rental counters at the International Arrivals area and present the required documents.

  • Which other New Zealand cities can I fly to from Christchurch Airport?

    From CHC, you can fly to other cities within New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Queenstown, Invercargill, and Nelson. Different airlines offer domestic flights from CHC to these destinations.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Christchurch?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Christchurch at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Christchurch. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How far is Christchurch from downtown Christchurch?

    Christchurch is 5.9 mi from downtown Christchurch.

  • How do I know if a flight to Christchurch is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Christchurch is around $1,161 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Christchurch?

    Last-minute fares to Christchurch – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 11% above the average round-trip fare of $1,407.

Your guide to booking Christchurch flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Christchurch, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 40% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Christchurch, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,161 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Christchurch around August. Round-trip fares historically average $1,272 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $245 per round-trip. Evening flights to Christchurch average $1,298 compared to $1,543 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Christchurch, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Christchurch, a few great places to start are Hagley Park, TranzAlpine and The Christchurch Botanic Gardens. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • There are several ways of getting from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to the city center, including Christchurch Airport bus rides, taxi, and car hire services. Metro Bus services are cheaper; tickets cost about 12.05 NZD one way, and 21 NZD return available at the International Arrivals Hall. Buses take about 15-20min to get you from the airport to the city center. Taxi services are located at exit Door 7, and prices vary by company.
  • American Airlines offers direct flights from Christchurch to the United States. Cathay Pacific offers nonstop flights to Eastern Asia. Visitors who need direct flights from Christchurch to South East Asia can consider Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, Christchurch International Airport features baby care facilities. Passengers can change and feed babies in a Parents Room which offers visitors comfort and privacy. Parents Rooms are available in Domestic and International areas of Christchurch International Airport alongside a children’s play area.
  • Visitors that need to travel to Oak Land, Canterbury, be sure to book a flight to Christchurch Airport, which lies 4.7 miles from the airport. Southshore sits about 5.4 miles from the airport, while Hornby lies approximately 5.1 miles from the airport.
  • Flight passengers that need help with luggage can find free baggage trolleys. If you need to store luggage during a stopover, you can find luggage storage and lockers at Luggage Solutions on the ground floor for a fee. Luggage solutions also offer luggage wrapping services where visitors can protect their luggage.
  • Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the primary gateway to the South Island of New Zealand. It is a hub for domestic and international travel within New Zealand and the South Pacific region. Major airlines operating from CHC with connections to various parts of the world include the national flag carrier Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways, and Singapore Airlines.
  • The best departure airport for flights to Christchurch from West Coast U.S. is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Different airlines offer one-stop flights from LAX  to Christchurch Airport (CHC), including Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, and Qantas Airways.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Christchurch

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 256 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
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Very friendly cabin crew and great comfortable in-flight experience. Check-in experience at SFO can improve if a separate web check-in/bag drop line can be added.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Very friendly cabin crew and great comfortable in-flight experience. Check-in experience at SFO can improve if a separate web check-in/bag drop line can be added.

The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

1.5Hrs to get from plane into terminal. Long wait. Flight to NZ 1 he late

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

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

Enjoyed the flight with attentive flight staff. Thank you Qantas.

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

I thought the overall standard in Premium Economy was very good indeed.

After Qantas staff asked us we have the option to book our hotel and then email per written letter. I was denied my right for a $300 voucher after the flight was delayed 24h. Wael Idriss On Nov 22

We were seated in the furthest back row of the plane. Our seats seemed to be the only ones that didn't recline, and our seat row was also closer to the seats in front of us than any other route. I'm a tall man, and this made the long overnight flight extremely uncomfortable and near impossible to sleep on. There was nothing indicated in booking that this row was tighter than the others.

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

We were downgraded from business class to premium economy with no advance notice. The staff at the gate were extremely rude, the crew on board not very interested in our comfort, mostly stood in the galley and talked with each other. The food was about the worst I have had and the portions were small ( and I am not a big eater). altogether sbout as disappointing an experience as is possible

Polite staff but incompetent staff. They changed my window seat to isle seat and then lied saying the seat was broken, yet I see someone else sitting there! They lost my luggage. Their standards have dropped a lot compared to pre-pandemic.

Not a United thing, but late afternoon departures from Denver with thunderstorms is always prone to delays.

Kayak booked this flight with only 1h 20min layover in Chicago. This made it impossible for me and several other passengers to reach this flight. Moreover, the gate closed boarding in spite of several passengers still on their way without waiting even one more minute. However, the plane departed with 20min (!) delay, i.e., there would have been at least 15 min time to let the delayed passengers board without causing any delays. I complained and as a "thank you" the attendent booked us on the last (!) flight to Indianapolis ~7h later! Thankfully, I caught the spitefulness and the United customer line rebooked the flight to an earlier flight. Although I can't grade this particular flight since I never had a chance to take it, Kayak made the mistake of a too short layover and the crew at the gate was awful.

With discover in general was very good but from Munich yo Palermo was poor

Sitting in coach even in the larger leg space is extremely uncomfortable and the staff pay no attention.

Really delayed, no effort to support customers other than “sometimes we run late.”

It was serviceable, nothing special but nothing awful on this leg.

On boarding crew at the airport called in the boarding numbers too early meaning before the previous line was completed resulting in later numbers getting to board ahead. Also she asked those who boarded from number 3 to have the tags in their carry-on bags and leave it in the jet bridge. Most of the overhead bins were empty though. This is more work for the ground staff in addition to more inconvenience for passengers waiting to get their carry-ons from the jet bridge.

Polaris seat is plush and conducive to sleep. Cabin crew was experienced, highly attentive and helpful when any need arose, such as finding a lost phone in the seat mechanism. Food was a disappointment, especially the Japanese items coming out of Newark all seemed a bit overcooked, though the empanada snacks served midway were a hit.

The flight was excellent. Their was no service as we boarded, the flight attendants spent about 30 minutes just taking and not really caring that the cabin was about 80 degrees and did not offered any beverage to first class passengers or any passenger. The flight from DEN to ONT is not long but not under an hour, we received one drink and bag of chips if you were lucky. I was in first class…. I did leave my hat on the plane and it only took less than five minutes for a United rep to locate and bring it to me.

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

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