Direct flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles are planned next year. Photo: SuppliedDirect flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles are planned to launch next year. American Airlines is preparing the flights to take off from January if international borders are open. "From the South Island to the States ... American Airlines are preparing for direct flights between Christchurch and LAX from January if international borders are open. American Airlines announced in September 2019 it would launch the direct flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles, as well as from Auckland to Dallas-Fort Worth.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 23, 2021 21:00 UTC