Award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 11 programs for LAX→CHC. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $31.40 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 165,000 miles + $1,737.70 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest first class: 400,000 points + $61.10 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles International, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAX)
- To
- Christchurch International, Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 11 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Fiji Airways (FJ), JQ, Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN), United Airlines (UA) and 2 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 190 of 200 departure dates checked (GOL Smiles, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Christchurch (CHC)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $31.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 154 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $51.40 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | 8 | 129 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 46,875 pts + $151.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), JQ, Qantas (QF) | 9+ | 127 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $33.87 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $64.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK) +2 more | 1 | 127 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 51,700 pts + $31.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 168 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 54,300 pts + $217.91 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 87 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 55,000 pts + $395.90 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 7 | 170 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 65,000 pts + $31.40 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $75.40 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ) | 1 | 49 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 180,400 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), JQ +1 more | 1 | 190 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $51.40 | 1 stop | Qantas (QF) | 2 | 3 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $31.40 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | — | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 69,800 pts + $217.91 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 53 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $31.40 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 153 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 149,000 pts + $395.80 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 13 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 164,200 pts + $450.50 | 2 stops | Cathay Pacific (CX), Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 3 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 513,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), JQ | 1 | 56 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 165,000 pts + $1,737.70 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 175 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 243,000 pts + $41.10 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 107 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $31.40 | 1 stop | Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 154 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 329,600 pts + $1,627.90 | 2 stops | Emirates (EK), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $61.10 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 2 | 72 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 518,886 pts + $218.21Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $61.10 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ) | 1 | 60 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, JetBlue TrueBlue, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $31.40 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $51.40 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | GOL Smiles | 647,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 243,000 pts + $41.20 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Emirates Skywards | 273,000 pts + $1,614.80 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $31.40 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 518,886 pts + $218.21Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 400,000 pts + $61.10 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | — | 281,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 55,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 273,000 · Skywards (19 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (21 dates) | 69,800 · Aeroplan (5 dates) | 273,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (20 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 165,000 · Skywards (26 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 69,800 · Aeroplan (4 dates) | 165,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (13 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (13 dates) | 149,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 165,000 · Skywards (21 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 273,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 250,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 273,000 · Skywards (14 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (10 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 243,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)How many miles or points you need from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $31.40; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 55,000 points + $51.40; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Emirates Skywards had the lowest observed award, 165,000 miles + $1,737.70; see how many miles you need with Emirates Skywards.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 400,000 points + $61.10; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)
What's the lowest Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $31.40 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 12, 2026, 20:34 UTC for a Nov 3, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 154 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 18:23 UTC). In business class, 165,000 miles + $1,737.70 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business-class award space on 175 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 15:41 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)?
11 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 154 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 107 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 87 dates, premium economy 53 dates, business class 9 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 129 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 72 dates, first class 60 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 10 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 170 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 175 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 49 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 190 dates, premium economy 56 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 127 dates) and 3 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles (LAX) to Christchurch (CHC)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (28 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 165,000 miles with Skywards (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.