Flying from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Christchurch International Airport is located in Christchurch. The city follows the UTC+13 timezone and is 18 hours ahead of Chicago.
Your flight from Chicago to CHC won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to CHC even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an option when taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the main options between Chicago Midway International Airport and CHC.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to CHC flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Make catching an early Chicago to Christchurch International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive when they should. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CHC instead:
Grab a Christchurch International Airport rental car and explore Christchurch and beyond with your own wheels. Yes rentals, Discount Car Rentals and mode rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Chicago to Christchurch International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
Right now, $2,300 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $3,088. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to CHC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). July is when most people travel to Christchurch. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
When booking your Chicago to CHC flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Christchurch, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
July has temperatures of between 1ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Christchurch
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Christchurch right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Christchurch International Airport:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Christchurch when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki followed by Purau Bay and The Monument Track (North).
Explore more of New Zealand
Dunedin is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Christchurch. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Dunedin Botanic Garden, Saint Kilda Beach and Sandfly Bay.
Nelson is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north of Christchurch. No trip is complete without experiencing Centre of New Zealand, Helibike Nelson and Maitai Esplanade.
