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$877 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch (SFO-CHC)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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18:50 - 00:40SFO-CHC
32h 50m2 stops
06:10 - 15:35CHC-SFO
30h 25m2 stops
$1,488Air Canada
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Wed, 19 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
07:45 - 22:20SFO-CHC
41h 35m2 stops
16:30 - 15:45CHC-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
$1,519
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Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
07:45 - 22:20SFO-CHC
41h 35m2 stops
16:30 - 15:45CHC-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
$1,539
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Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar
16:35 - 00:40SFO-CHC
35h 05m2 stops
06:15 - 12:11CHC-SFO
26h 56m2 stops
$1,558Air Canada
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Sun, 26 Jan - Fri, 14 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 05:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,803United Airlines
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Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,843Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Dec - Tue, 24 Dec
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,887United Airlines
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Sun, 26 Jan - Fri, 14 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 05:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,910Air New Zealand
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Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
22:15 - 17:35SFO-CHC
22h 20m2 stops
14:20 - 12:50CHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$2,201Fiji Airways
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Sun, 19 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
22:15 - 17:35SFO-CHC
22h 20m2 stops
06:15 - 12:50CHC-SFO
27h 35m2 stops
$2,244Fiji Airways
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Sun, 19 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
07:45 - 20:35SFO-CHC
39h 50m3 stops
Wed, 22 Jan
19:00 - 22:20SFO-CHC
54h 20m3 stops
Tue, 28 Jan
14:45 - 22:55SFO-CHC
35h 10m2 stops
$933Air Canada
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Tue, 4 Feb
18:48 - 00:40SFO-CHC
32h 52m2 stops
$940Air Canada
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Wed, 5 Feb
21:45 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 35m1 stop
$1,072Fiji Airways
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Tue, 4 Feb
21:45 - 13:05SFO-CHC
18h 20m1 stop
$1,157Fiji Airways
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Tue, 28 Jan
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
$1,391Air New Zealand
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Wed, 5 Feb
19:50 - 09:25SFO-CHC
16h 35m1 stop
$1,393Air New Zealand
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Mon, 20 Jan
23:35 - 17:20SFO-CHC
44h 45m2 stops
$1,506China Southern
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Thu, 5 Dec
23:35 - 17:20SFO-CHC
44h 45m1 stop
$1,521China Southern
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Thu, 5 Dec
22:45 - 07:25SFO-CHC
35h 40m1 stop
15:40 - 20:55CHC-SFO
26h 15m2 stops
$2,301
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Sat, 9 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
22:45 - 22:10SFO-CHC
26h 25m1 stop
06:00 - 15:45CHC-SFO
30h 45m1 stop
$2,346
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
22:45 - 22:10SFO-CHC
26h 25m1 stop
06:00 - 21:11CHC-SFO
36h 11m2 stops
$2,363
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
22:45 - 07:25SFO-CHC
35h 40m1 stop
13:00 - 07:05CHC-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
$2,474Air New Zealand
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Sat, 9 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
22:45 - 07:30SFO-CHC
35h 45m2 stops
11:05 - 07:05CHC-SFO
17h 00m2 stops
$2,548Air New Zealand
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
00:25 - 12:25SFO-CHC
39h 00m2 stops
13:00 - 07:05CHC-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
$3,605United Airlines
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
00:25 - 12:25SFO-CHC
39h 00m2 stops
17:00 - 20:34CHC-SFO
24h 34m2 stops
$3,612United Airlines
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 26 Nov
20:15 - 10:40SFO-CHC
41h 25m1 stop
01:05 - 18:35CHC-SFO
38h 30m1 stop
$5,553Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 6 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
20:15 - 07:55SFO-CHC
38h 40m2 stops
01:05 - 07:50CHC-SFO
27h 45m1 stop
$5,704Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 7 Nov - Mon, 25 Nov
14:57 - 14:00SFO-CHC
74h 03m3 stops
18:20 - 13:28CHC-SFO
64h 08m3 stops
$5,994Emirates
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Sat, 9 Nov - Mon, 18 Nov
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 05:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,803United Airlines
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Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,843Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Dec - Tue, 24 Dec
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,887United Airlines
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Sun, 26 Jan - Fri, 14 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,910Air New Zealand
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Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,912Air New Zealand
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Wed, 19 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 05:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,950Air New Zealand
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Fri, 28 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,970United Airlines
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Fri, 31 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,137United Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,212Air New Zealand
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Wed, 1 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,221United Airlines
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Wed, 22 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan

Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Christchurch, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Christchurch back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $1,366 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $3,174 and $2,496 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 168 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$877
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (51% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

When to book flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

  • How many flights are there between San Francisco and Christchurch per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 14h 05m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 3 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch was $525 for a one-way ticket and $891 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Christchurch, also known as Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Christchurch.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Christchurch on on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Christchurch

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to San Francisco

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 200 reviews
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Oct 2024NAN - HNL
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They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/1Wed
3 stops
39h 50mSFO-CHC
$877
28/1Tue
3 stops
54h 20mSFO-CHC
$890
4/2Tue
2 stopsAir Canada
35h 10mSFO-CHC
$933
5/2Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
32h 52mSFO-CHC
$940
4/2Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 35mSFO-CHC
$1,072
28/1Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 20mSFO-CHC
$1,157
5/2Wed
directAir New Zealand
14h 05mSFO-CHC
$1,391
20/1Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
16h 35mSFO-CHC
$1,393
5/12Thu
2 stopsChina Southern
44h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,506
5/12Thu
1 stopChina Southern
44h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,521

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/11Sat
multi-stop
35h 40mSFO-CHC
18/11Mon
multi-stop
26h 15mCHC-SFO
$2,301
5/11Tue
multi-stop
26h 25mSFO-CHC
26/11Tue
multi-stop
30h 45mCHC-SFO
$2,346
5/11Tue
multi-stop
26h 25mSFO-CHC
26/11Tue
multi-stop
36h 11mCHC-SFO
$2,363
9/11Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
35h 40mSFO-CHC
18/11Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
15h 05mCHC-SFO
$2,474
5/11Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
35h 45mSFO-CHC
26/11Tue
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 00mCHC-SFO
$2,548
5/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
39h 00mSFO-CHC
26/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 05mCHC-SFO
$3,605
5/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
39h 00mSFO-CHC
26/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 34mCHC-SFO
$3,612
6/11Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
41h 25mSFO-CHC
25/11Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
38h 30mCHC-SFO
$5,553
7/11Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
38h 40mSFO-CHC
25/11Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
27h 45mCHC-SFO
$5,704
9/11Sat
multi-stopEmirates
74h 03mSFO-CHC
18/11Mon
multi-stopEmirates
64h 08mCHC-SFO
$5,994

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