SFO - CHC

$1,125 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch departing on 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Christchurch (SFO-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Christchurch.
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21:45 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 35m1 stop
14:20 - 13:50CHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$1,546Fiji Airways
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Thu, 27 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar
21:45 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 35m1 stop
14:20 - 12:50CHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$1,578Fiji Airways
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Tue, 11 Feb - Tue, 18 Feb
18:50 - 00:40SFO-CHC
32h 50m2 stops
06:10 - 12:56CHC-SFO
27h 46m2 stops
$1,675Air Canada
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Wed, 26 Feb - Sun, 9 Mar
16:35 - 00:40SFO-CHC
36h 05m2 stops
09:25 - 12:11CHC-SFO
22h 46m2 stops
$1,695
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Wed, 19 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
21:45 - 17:35SFO-CHC
22h 50m2 stops
14:20 - 13:50CHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$1,726
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Thu, 27 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,793United Airlines
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Wed, 26 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar
23:45 - 15:40SFO-CHC
19h 55m2 stops
11:00 - 07:05CHC-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
$1,873Air New Zealand
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Wed, 19 Mar - Wed, 26 Mar
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,880United Airlines
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Wed, 12 Feb - Fri, 21 Feb
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
17:00 - 12:05CHC-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
$1,903Air New Zealand
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Wed, 26 Feb - Tue, 11 Mar
18:50 - 00:40SFO-CHC
32h 50m2 stops
06:15 - 13:56CHC-SFO
27h 41m2 stops
$1,917Air Canada
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Sun, 2 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar

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 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 round-trip 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 $1,431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,624 and $2,616 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $1,890 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,125
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (61% 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

  • 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 $643 for a one-way ticket and $884 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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Book cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

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.
21/1Tue
3 stops
25h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,125
22/1Wed
3 stops
48h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,271
15/1Wed
2 stops
50h 30mSFO-CHC
$1,277
5/2Wed
directAir New Zealand
14h 05mSFO-CHC
$1,466
21/2Fri
directAir New Zealand
14h 05mSFO-CHC
$1,541
5/2Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
29h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,595
5/2Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
38h 50mSFO-CHC
$1,604
21/1Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 10mSFO-CHC
$1,989
5/1Sun
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 35mSFO-CHC
$2,076
26/12Thu
3 stopsFiji Airways
29h 35mSFO-CHC
$3,129

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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.
22/12Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
35h 05mSFO-CHC
25/1Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
27h 01mCHC-SFO
$3,419
23/12Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
22h 45mSFO-CHC
25/1Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
15h 05mCHC-SFO
$3,911
22/12Sun
directAir New Zealand
14h 05mSFO-CHC
25/1Sat
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 15mCHC-SFO
$3,988
22/12Sun
multi-stop
23h 40mSFO-CHC
25/1Sat
multi-stop
19h 30mCHC-SFO
$4,175
21/12Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
59h 00mSFO-CHC
31/12Tue
directUnited Airlines
13h 10mCHC-SFO
$4,253
19/12Thu
multi-stop
51h 35mSFO-CHC
29/12Sun
multi-stop
20h 15mCHC-SFO
$4,278
23/12Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
37h 40mSFO-CHC
25/1Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
35h 05mCHC-SFO
$4,367
23/12Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 00mSFO-CHC
3/1Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 12mCHC-SFO
$4,451
23/12Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
26h 10mSFO-CHC
2/1Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
25h 57mCHC-SFO
$4,498
21/12Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
34h 35mSFO-CHC
31/12Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
20h 15mCHC-SFO
$4,586

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