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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $775

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 January 2026.

Fri 23/1023:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1121:00
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,363
Sun 8/323:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/306:15
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,511
Fri 30/1023:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1111:00
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,552
Fri 30/1023:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1120:10
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,554
Sun 1/322:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/318:50
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,574
Sun 8/323:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/317:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,585
Fri 6/322:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/308:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,588
Sun 8/323:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/317:30
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,619
Fri 6/322:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/317:30
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,621
Sun 25/122:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/216:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,626

Find 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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,511

One-way from

$775

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June

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April

Average price

$2,800
8/3-22/3
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  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($277 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 January 2026.
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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

23:25-17:35

2 stops22h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 16/4

20:05-12:55

1 stop35h 50m

$2,015

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

13:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

$2,205

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

22:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 30/6

17:00-12:55

1 stop14h 55m

$2,320

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

21:30-00:20

1 stop30h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 9/4

06:00-19:11

2 stops32h 11m

$2,336

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

23:55-12:50

1 stop40h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

14:20-22:15

1 stop27h 55m

$2,337

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

13:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

$2,377

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

$2,377

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

21:30-00:20

1 stop30h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 14/4

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

$2,384

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 30/3

10:25-14:45

2 stops32h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 12/4

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

$2,391

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

11:30-15:35

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 7/4

06:00-22:49

2 stops35h 49m

$2,406

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

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 16 January 2026.

Booking 13 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $1,224). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,455). 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 21 January 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Christchurch, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • How popular is this San Francisco to Christchurch flight route?

    The San Francisco to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Departing from San Francisco to Christchurch will take you 14h 10m. San Francisco and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 11140 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 (77%), Air New Zealand (77%), SWISS( 77%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $1,224). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,455). 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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