Travelling from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Los Angeles is 21 hours behind Christchurch and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CHC to LAX flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CHC and LAX include:
San Francisco International Airport
Sydney Airport
Auckland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is R 6,004. A round-trip fare is currently R 12,144. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CHC to LAX if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from CHC to LAX is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Of all flights leaving Christchurch Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Christchurch Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Christchurch. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CHC? If you're catching an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Reserve a hotel near LAX if you're taking a late Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Los Angeles International Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Los Angeles. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Christchurch Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CHC to LAX in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to tick off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles, San Jose is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.