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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $1,111

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,268

One-way from

$1,111

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,594
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
14/2
  • 14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Tue 4/221:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 11/214:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,268
Tue 4/221:45SFO - CHC
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/214:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,352
Wed 19/1116:35SFO - CHC
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Tue 2/1210:30CHC - SFO
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,474
Mon 17/1122:45SFO - CHC
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1110:30CHC - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,961
Mon 14/422:05SFO - CHC
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/406:10CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,039
Fri 21/222:55SFO - CHC
1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/314:50CHC - SFO
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/1$2,098
Thu 20/1123:35SFO - CHC
2 stops43h 45mChina Southern
Sun 23/1121:30CHC - SFO
2 stops43h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 20/1$2,204

Find flights from San Francisco to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

21:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 4/3

14:20-12:50

1 stop19h 30m

$1,268

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

21:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

20:30-12:50

2 stops37h 20m

$1,420

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

22:55-13:20

1 stop41h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 24/3

14:50-22:15

1 stop27h 25m

$1,964

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

09:00-08:05

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 30/4

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

$2,039

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

23:05-10:25

1 stop16h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 21/6

20:10-12:50

1 stop35h 40m

$2,073

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 14/2

15:30-09:05

3 stops44h 35m

$1,111

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

23:30-10:35

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,690

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

23:59-09:25

2 stops36h 26m

$1,971

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 7/2

22:55-13:20

1 stop41h 25m

$2,415

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

08:25-22:55

3 stops41h 30m

$3,385

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 20 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, such as Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very Good
852 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.4
Very Good
852 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this San Francisco to Christchurch flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Christchurch is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,268 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, starting at $1,964 and $2,039 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch one-way?

    $1,690 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,971 and $2,415, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (65%), Air New Zealand (65%), SWISS( 65%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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