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Cheap flights from South Island to San Francisco from $572

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 12 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,149

One-way from

$572
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • South Island to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • South Island to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from South Island to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2025.

Tue 4/214:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 11/221:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/1$1,158
Fri 21/306:10CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 46mAir Canada
Thu 3/418:26SFO - CHC
2 stops32h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 12/1$1,226
Fri 24/1006:35CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1013:10SFO - CHC
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,233
Tue 4/216:30CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 11/210:11SFO - CHC
2 stops32h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/1$1,372
Fri 31/116:30CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/218:04SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,379
Fri 31/114:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,410
Tue 4/214:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/222:45SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$1,422
Wed 5/201:05CHC - SFO
1 stop27h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/209:40SFO - CHC
2 stops33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/1$4,772
Thu 20/315:30ZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 3/411:34SFO - ZQN
2 stops30h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$7,334
Thu 20/307:00ZQN - SFO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/418:00SFO - ZQN
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$12,609
Thu 20/315:05ZQN - SFO
2 stops36h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/400:43SFO - ZQN
2 stops37h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$17,702

Find flights from South Island to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to San Francisco 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 12 January 2025.

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ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 4/2

14:20-12:50

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

21:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

$1,149

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 21/3

06:10-13:56

2 stops27h 46m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

18:26-23:15

2 stops32h 49m

$1,226

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 6/3

14:20-12:50

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

22:45-17:35

2 stops22h 50m

$1,343

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 4/2

16:30-15:45

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

16:00-15:25

2 stops26h 25m

$1,368

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 31/1

15:40-22:10

2 stops27h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

20:15-23:55

1 stop30h 40m

$1,379

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 21/3

06:00-16:58

2 stops30h 58m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

21:00-23:59

1 stop30h 59m

$1,388

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 31/1

14:15-06:25

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

23:30-10:35

Nonstop14h 05m

$1,410

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 4/2

14:15-06:25

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

22:45-16:00

1 stop20h 15m

$1,419

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 5/2

01:05-07:50

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

09:40-16:25

2 stops33h 45m

$4,772

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 20/3

15:30-16:45

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

11:34-14:30

2 stops30h 56m

$7,334

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 EDG to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to San Francisco as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 12 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from South Island to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
817 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,950 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Island?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from South Island. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How popular is this South Island to San Francisco flight route?

    This flight path from South Island to San Francisco was viewed by 349 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $572. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Island to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to San Francisco?

    When deciding which route to take from South Island to San Francisco, consider Christchurch - San Francisco, Queenstown Intl - San Francisco or Nelson - San Francisco, as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider United Airlines (92%), Air New Zealand (92%) or SWISS (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Island to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Island to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,367, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,875. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,158.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to San Francisco 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 South Island to San Francisco?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Island to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Island to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$999Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,412Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,515Average$2,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,533Average$1,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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