SFO - CHC

$705 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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Recent one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

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The cheapest plane tickets to Christchurch found on KAYAK recently.
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21:45 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 35m1 stop
14:20 - 12:50CHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$1,510Fiji Airways
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화, 4 2월 - 화, 11 2월
07:45 - 08:05SFO-CHC
27h 20m2 stops
15:30 - 12:05CHC-SFO
16h 35m1 stop
$1,613
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금, 7 3월 - 화, 18 3월
16:35 - 22:55SFO-CHC
34h 20m2 stops
06:10 - 12:11CHC-SFO
26h 01m2 stops
$1,617Air Canada
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일, 23 3월 - 화, 1 4월
18:50 - 15:55SFO-CHC
24h 05m2 stops
06:10 - 12:11CHC-SFO
27h 01m2 stops
$1,632
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수, 19 2월 - 화, 25 2월
14:45 - 00:40SFO-CHC
36h 55m2 stops
10:00 - 11:11CHC-SFO
22h 11m2 stops
$1,637Air Canada
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수, 26 2월 - 일, 9 3월
22:15 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 05m1 stop
14:20 - 12:50CHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$1,646Fiji Airways
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일, 12 1월 - 화, 28 1월
23:30 - 09:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,917United Airlines
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금, 14 3월 - 일, 23 3월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,924Air New Zealand
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금, 7 3월 - 화, 18 3월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:00 - 07:05CHC-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
$1,975Air New Zealand
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수, 5 2월 - 수, 12 2월
23:30 - 09:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
06:10 - 08:05CHC-SFO
21h 55m1 stop
$2,220United Airlines
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금, 21 3월 - 화, 1 4월
08:00 - 17:35SFO-CHC
37h 35m2 stops
월, 10 3월
09:55 - 07:45SFO-CHC
48h 50m3 stops
화, 3 12월
22:15 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 05m1 stop
$871Fiji Airways
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화, 3 12월
16:35 - 22:55SFO-CHC
34h 20m2 stops
$1,011Air Canada
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수, 26 3월
21:45 - 13:20SFO-CHC
18h 35m1 stop
$1,089Fiji Airways
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화, 11 2월
00:35 - 17:20SFO-CHC
44h 45m1 stop
$1,224China Southern
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화, 25 3월
16:35 - 00:40SFO-CHC
35h 05m2 stops
$1,238Air Canada
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금, 7 2월
00:35 - 17:20SFO-CHC
44h 45m1 stop
$1,250China Southern
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화, 25 3월
20:50 - 13:25SFO-CHC
20h 35m1 stop
$1,410Air New Zealand
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수, 26 3월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
$1,413Air New Zealand
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수, 5 2월
23:35 - 15:25SFO-CHC
42h 50m2 stops
14:50 - 21:15CHC-SFO
27h 25m1 stop
$16,362
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토, 23 11월 - 월, 2 12월
11:40 - 15:25SFO-CHC
30h 45m2 stops
06:00 - 11:00CHC-SFO
26h 00m2 stops
$17,730Qantas Airways
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토, 23 11월 - 월, 2 12월
22:45 - 15:25SFO-CHC
19h 40m1 stop
05:45 - 07:05CHC-SFO
22h 20m1 stop
$20,101Air New Zealand
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토, 23 11월 - 월, 2 12월
10:21 - 15:25SFO-CHC
32h 04m3 stops
06:00 - 11:00CHC-SFO
26h 00m2 stops
$21,671
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토, 23 11월 - 월, 2 12월
06:00 - 15:25SFO-CHC
36h 25m3 stops
06:00 - 22:14CHC-SFO
37h 14m3 stops
$22,520
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토, 23 11월 - 월, 2 12월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 05:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,832United Airlines
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수, 26 2월 - 일, 9 3월
23:30 - 09:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,917United Airlines
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금, 14 3월 - 일, 23 3월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$1,924Air New Zealand
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금, 7 3월 - 화, 18 3월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
13:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,023Air New Zealand
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금, 7 3월 - 금, 21 3월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,342United Airlines
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일, 12 1월 - 화, 28 1월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,349United Airlines
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일, 12 1월 - 화, 28 1월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,427United Airlines
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수, 12 2월 - 화, 25 2월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,588Air New Zealand
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수, 19 2월 - 화, 25 2월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,597United Airlines
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수, 5 2월 - 화, 11 2월
23:30 - 10:35SFO-CHC
14h 05mdirect
14:15 - 06:25CHC-SFO
13h 10mdirect
$2,615Air New Zealand
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금, 3 1월 - 금, 17 1월

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 $1,389 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $3,324 and $2,541 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

$705
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (53% 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 $415 for a one-way ticket and $889 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.
10/3
2 stops
37h 35mSFO-CHC
$705
3/12
3 stops
48h 50mSFO-CHC
$774
3/12
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 05mSFO-CHC
$871
26/3
2 stopsAir Canada
34h 20mSFO-CHC
$1,011
11/2
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 35mSFO-CHC
$1,089
25/3
1 stopChina Southern
44h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,224
7/2
2 stopsAir Canada
35h 05mSFO-CHC
$1,238
25/3
1 stopChina Southern
44h 45mSFO-CHC
$1,250
26/3
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 35mSFO-CHC
$1,410
5/2
directAir New Zealand
14h 05mSFO-CHC
$1,413

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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.
23/11
multi-stop
42h 50mSFO-CHC
2/12
multi-stop
27h 25mCHC-SFO
$16,362
23/11
multi-stopQantas Airways
30h 45mSFO-CHC
2/12
multi-stopQantas Airways
26h 00mCHC-SFO
$17,730
23/11
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 40mSFO-CHC
2/12
multi-stopAir New Zealand
22h 20mCHC-SFO
$20,101
23/11
multi-stop
32h 04mSFO-CHC
2/12
multi-stop
26h 00mCHC-SFO
$21,671
23/11
multi-stop
36h 25mSFO-CHC
2/12
multi-stop
37h 14mCHC-SFO
$22,520

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