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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $871

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Fri 8/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/506:15
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,462
Sun 2/823:25
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/813:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,509
Sun 17/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/509:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,632
Fri 15/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/508:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,660
Wed 23/923:25
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1009:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,674
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/506:15
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,677
Fri 20/1122:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1106:15
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,703
Sun 17/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/609:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,749

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,458

One-way from

$871

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,602
13/5-20/5
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 31m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($1,066 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($274 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

22:35-15:45

2 stops22h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

17:00-12:55

1 stop14h 55m

$2,100
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

22:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

14:00-12:55

1 stop17h 55m

$2,805

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

23:20-09:25

2 stops39h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 18/6

11:00-00:15

2 stops32h 15m

$2,978

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

16:30-00:40

2 stops37h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

06:00-00:07

2 stops37h 07m

$3,008

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

23:20-09:25

2 stops39h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 21/6

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

$3,109

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

22:45-08:10

1 stop38h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

06:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

$3,118

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

21:15-10:25

2 stops42h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

16:05-23:59

2 stops26h 54m

$3,176

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

23:20-09:35

2 stops39h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 30/5

11:00-23:02

2 stops31h 02m

$3,240

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

23:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

06:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

$3,293

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

13:35-00:20

2 stops39h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

15:45-00:09

2 stops27h 24m

$3,296

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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 April 2026.

Booking 45 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 $1,088). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,543). 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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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 7 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 17h 20m. 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 (70%), Air New Zealand (70%), SWISS( 70%).

  • 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 $1,088). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $4,543). 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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