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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $622

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 4 March 2026.

Sat 9/519:40
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/813:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,516
Fri 1/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/508:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,546
Wed 8/422:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/417:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,589
Wed 23/922:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops21h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 30/913:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops18h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$1,607
Mon 20/422:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/416:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop33h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/3$1,614
Sun 17/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/609:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,623
Mon 28/921:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Wed 14/1014:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/3$1,628
Fri 20/1122:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1117:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,631

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 4 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,516

One-way from

$622

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,378
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  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
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  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
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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 4 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

10:25-14:45

2 stops32h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 8/4

06:00-23:51

2 stops36h 51m

$2,515

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

08:35-07:35

2 stops27h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

20:05-18:30

3 stops42h 25m

$2,602

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

10:35-13:10

2 stops30h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

08:30-16:25

3 stops27h 55m

$2,634

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

11:30-00:25

2 stops40h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 29/3

06:20-16:45

2 stops30h 25m

$2,700

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

21:30-23:55

1 stop30h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 29/3

18:20-16:45

1 stop18h 25m

$2,762

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

20:50-09:50

1 stop17h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

13:50-20:23

2 stops26h 33m

$2,996

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

06:45-00:20

2 stops45h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 8/4

16:35-00:53

2 stops51h 18m

$3,015

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

21:30-23:55

1 stop30h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:05-18:30

2 stops32h 25m

$3,150

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

17:00-12:20

1 stop15h 20m

$3,438

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:05-17:35

2 stops22h 30m

$847

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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 27 February 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $1,053). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,400). 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 4 March 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 32h 20m. 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 (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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $1,053). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,400). 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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