Statistics on Chicago-Christchurch flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Christchurch (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Christchurch from Chicago airport is $ 1835 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1637 (in november) and $ 2206 (in december), which is a saving of $ 198 or a surplus of $ 372 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1382 to $1437 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Christchurch before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Christchurch plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 2692 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Christchurch from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1637, saving $ 198 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1835). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2206).
Flight Chicago-Christchurch: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1633 | $ 1950 | fair price |
| February | $ 1322 | $ 1724 | good price |
| March | $ 1419 | $ 1689 | good price |
| April | $ 1522 | $ 1953 | fair price |
| May | $ 1406 | $ 1640 | good price |
| June | $ 1533 | $ 1792 | fair price |
| July | $ 1733 | $ 2097 | fair price |
| August | $ 1471 | $ 1774 | fair price |
| September | $ 1440 | $ 1687 | good price |
| October | $ 1555 | $ 1863 | fair price |
| November | $ 1359 | $ 1637 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1792 | $ 2206 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Christchurch
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Christchurch range from $1050 to $3039. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1050 to $1106), 2% at the maximum price (from $2984 to $3039). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1382 to $1437 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Christchurch flight
There are 9 companies that serve Chicago from Christchurch airport: Spirit Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, United, Emirates, Frontier Airlines, Air Canada and Air Tahiti Nui.
Data analysis:
Of the 2692 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the Chicago->Christchurch route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Christchurch flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $109. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $65.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Christchurch to Chicago departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $131. Conversely, departing from Christchurch on a saturday may cost you an additional $105.
Top prices Chicago-Christchurch
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Christchurch | 07-04 to 14-04-2025 | $ 1310 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 08-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 1234 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 06-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 1180 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 1264 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 16-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1238 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 17-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1259 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1353 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 19-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 1267 | layover flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 11-10 to 19-10-2025 | $ 3005 | layover flight with Emirates |
| Chicago → Christchurch | 02-01 to 10-01-2026 | $ 1739 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
When to book your flight Chicago - Christchurch to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 8 to 9 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Christchurch flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Christchurch, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1679 $, which is a saving of 156 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 8 to 9 months in advance, you will pay the full price (274 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Christchurch flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1917 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1645 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1791 $) |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1552 $) |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1551 $) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2163 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Christchurch are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $53. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $68 more.
Chicago to Christchurch: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1272 $1234 to $1310 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1941 $1044 to $3414 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 3013 $3005 to $3021 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1739 $1739 to $1739 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april and january are cheaper to travel to Christchurch. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!