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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $956

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,571

One-way from

$956

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,838
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  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
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  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($781 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($286 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 January 2026.

Sat 1/822:35SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/820:10CHC - SFO
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,493
Sun 1/322:05SFO - CHC
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/319:40CHC - SFO
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,571
Fri 20/222:05SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/310:30CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,583
Fri 27/222:05SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/309:50CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,595
Sun 1/222:05SFO - CHC
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/217:20CHC - SFO
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,597
Fri 22/522:35SFO - CHC
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/510:20CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,600
Wed 18/323:05SFO - CHC
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/508:30CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,625
Fri 20/222:05SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/210:30CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,637
Sun 1/322:05SFO - CHC
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/318:50CHC - SFO
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,668

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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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that are best for you.

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

22:05-07:35

2 stops36h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

09:50-13:25

2 stops23h 35m

$1,595

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

22:05-17:35

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

17:20-13:25

2 stops40h 05m

$1,668

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:05-07:35

2 stops36h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

09:00-13:25

2 stops24h 25m

$1,799

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

20:50-18:25

1 stop25h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

20:35-07:05

2 stops30h 30m

$1,814

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

19:50-13:00

2 stops20h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 31/5

18:10-06:50

1 stop31h 40m

$1,896

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

23:05-08:05

2 stops36h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

06:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

$1,964

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

12:55-09:05

2 stops24h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

06:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

$1,971

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

09:10-12:25

2 stops31h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

06:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

$1,971

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

19:50-12:05

2 stops36h 15m

$1,979

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

10:35-10:25

2 stops27h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

06:00-11:50

2 stops25h 50m

$1,990

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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 2 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 $1,236). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,515). 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 9 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.

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?

    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 25h 35m. San Francisco and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 11140 km.

  • 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 (91%), Air New Zealand (91%), SWISS( 91%).

  • 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 $1,236). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,515). 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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