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Flights from Des Moines to Christchurch Starting at NZD 2,020

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  • Round-trip
      • DSM17:39
        26h 1m
        2 stops
        CHC14:40
        Thu, Feb 27|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC06:15
        25h 13m
        2 stops
        DSM12:28
        Thu, Mar 6|Christchurch - Des Moines|American Airlines
        NZD 2,020NZD 3,296
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        NZD 3,296NZD 2,020

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 27-Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,020 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM12:55
        29h 10m
        2 stops
        CHC13:05
        Wed, Feb 26|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC08:20
        23h 5m
        2 stops
        DSM12:25
        Wed, Mar 5|Christchurch - Des Moines|American Airlines
        NZD 2,021NZD 3,296
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        NZD 3,296NZD 2,021

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Feb 26-Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,021 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM17:29
        25h 51m
        2 stops
        CHC13:20
        Thu, Mar 27|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC14:15
        26h 42m
        2 stops
        DSM22:57
        Thu, Apr 3|Christchurch - Des Moines|Fiji Airways
        NZD 2,085NZD 3,296
        37% OFF
        37% OFF
        NZD 3,296NZD 2,085

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Mar 27-Thu, Apr 3, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,085 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM17:29
        26h 11m
        2 stops
        CHC14:40
        Thu, Mar 6|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC06:15
        24h 16m
        2 stops
        DSM12:31
        Thu, Mar 13|Christchurch - Des Moines|American Airlines
        NZD 2,172
        NZD 2,172

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Mar 6-Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,172 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM17:39
        31h 16m
        2 stops
        CHC19:55
        Tue, Mar 4|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC08:20
        26h 16m
        2 stops
        DSM16:36
        Tue, Mar 11|Christchurch - Des Moines|American Airlines
        NZD 2,173
        NZD 2,173

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 4-Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,173 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM13:47
        25h 48m
        2 stops
        CHC10:35
        Wed, Feb 19|Des Moines - Christchurch|United Airlines
        CHC06:15
        26h 56m
        2 stops
        DSM14:11
        Wed, Feb 26|Christchurch - Des Moines|United Airlines
        NZD 2,192
        NZD 2,192

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Feb 19-Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,192 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM05:00
        57h 50m
        2 stops
        CHC09:50
        Fri, Feb 28|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC06:15
        29h 24m
        2 stops
        DSM16:39
        Fri, Mar 7|Christchurch - Des Moines|American Airlines
        NZD 2,201
        NZD 2,201

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Feb 28-Fri, Mar 7, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,201 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM15:01
        28h 9m
        2 stops
        CHC14:10
        Thu, Feb 27|Des Moines - Christchurch|United Airlines
        CHC06:15
        27h 1m
        2 stops
        DSM14:16
        Thu, Mar 6|Christchurch - Des Moines|Air New Zealand
        NZD 2,290
        NZD 2,290

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 27-Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,290 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM17:29
        34h 51m
        2 stops
        CHC22:20
        Wed, Mar 12|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
        CHC06:15
        24h 16m
        2 stops
        DSM12:31
        Wed, Mar 19|Christchurch - Des Moines|Jetstar Airways
        NZD 2,345
        NZD 2,345

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Mar 12-Wed, Mar 19, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,345 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM15:01
        36h 54m
        2 stops
        CHC22:55
        Tue, Mar 4|Des Moines - Christchurch|United Airlines
        CHC13:15
        44h 54m
        2 stops
        DSM16:09
        Tue, Mar 11|Christchurch - Des Moines|United Airlines
        NZD 2,379
        NZD 2,379

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Christchurch. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 4-Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Christchurch International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 2,379 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHC02:00 pm
        Wed, Feb 26|Des Moines - Christchurch|American Airlines
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Des Moines to Christchurch flight time & flight schedules

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  1. UA5835

    United Airlines

    13:41

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    14:51

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  2. UA2681

    United Airlines

    19:00

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    20:54

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  3. UA730

    United Airlines

    23:30

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    14.1h

    10:35

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  4. UA6033

    United Airlines

    15:01

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    2.5h

    17:34

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  5. UA6759

    United Airlines

    21:55

    IAH

    14.6h

    05:30

    AKL

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  6. UA6735

    United Airlines

    09:00

    AKL

    1.4h

    10:25

    CHC

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  7. UA6033

    United Airlines

    15:01

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    17:34

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  8. NZ029

    Air New Zealand

    21:55

    IAH

    14.6h

    05:30

    AKL

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  9. NZ521

    Air New Zealand

    07:30

    AKL

    1.4h

    08:55

    CHC

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  10. NZ6546

    Air New Zealand

    15:20

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    2.7h

    18:00

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  11. NZ029

    Air New Zealand

    21:55

    IAH

    14.6h

    05:30

    AKL

    S-TW-F-

  12. NZ521

    Air New Zealand

    07:30

    AKL

    1.4h

    08:55

    CHC

    S-TWT--

  13. UA1781

    United Airlines

    17:11

    DSM

    2.1h

    18:17

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  14. UA2681

    United Airlines

    19:00

    DEN

    2.9h

    20:54

    SFO

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  15. UA730

    United Airlines

    23:30

    SFO

    14.1h

    10:35

    CHC

    --T-T-S

  16. QF4773

    Qantas Airways

    17:39

    DSM

    2.2h

    19:52

    DFW

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  17. QF4928

    Qantas Airways

    21:41

    DFW

    16.6h

    06:15

    BNE

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  18. QF133

    Qantas Airways

    09:35

    BNE

    3.4h

    15:00

    CHC

    SMTWTFS

  19. AA1710

    American Airlines

    17:39

    DSM

    2.2h

    19:52

    DFW

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  20. AA035

    American Airlines

    22:56

    DFW

    15.2h

    09:10

    AKL

    SMTWTFS

  21. AA9031

    American Airlines

    13:15

    AKL

    1.3h

    14:35

    CHC

    SMTWTFS

  22. AA1710

    American Airlines

    17:39

    DSM

    2.2h

    19:52

    DFW

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  23. FJ891

    Fiji Airways

    21:55

    DFW

    13.4h

    05:20

    NAN

    -M-W-F-

  24. FJ451

    Fiji Airways

    08:00

    NAN

    4.2h

    13:10

    CHC

    -M-W-F-

  25. AA1710

    American Airlines

    17:39

    DSM

    2.2h

    19:52

    DFW

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  26. AA035

    American Airlines

    22:56

    DFW

    15.2h

    09:10

    AKL

    SMTWTFS

  27. JQ231

    Jetstar Airways

    11:40

    AKL

    1.4h

    13:05

    CHC

    SMTWTFS

  28. AA1710

    American Airlines

    17:39

    DSM

    2.2h

    19:52

    DFW

    SMTWTFS
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  29. AA035

    American Airlines

    22:56

    DFW

    15.2h

    09:10

    AKL

    SMTWTFS

  30. AA9042

    American Airlines

    11:40

    AKL

    1.4h

    13:05

    CHC

    SMTWT-S
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Christchurch (CHC) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Christchurch based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Christchurch (CHC) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 3,777.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Christchurch?

    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

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Flight Information from Des Moines to Christchurch

Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance13,287.79 km
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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