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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $643

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 16/3. 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

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 15 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,262

One-way from

$643

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,098
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($838 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($213 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

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 15 February 2025.

Thu 20/221:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 4/314:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/2$1,227
Tue 11/322:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/306:00CHC - SFO
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,264
Wed 26/216:35SFO - CHC
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Sun 9/306:10CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 15/2$1,662
Tue 18/223:35SFO - CHC
1 stop40h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 24/214:50CHC - SFO
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/2$1,998
Sun 16/323:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/313:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/2$2,234
Wed 19/1122:45SFO - CHC
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1217:00CHC - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$2,243

Find flights from San Francisco to Christchurch within your budget

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 15 February 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

22:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 25/3

14:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

$1,262

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

22:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 20/3

06:00-16:45

1 stop30h 45m

$1,264

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

14:45-00:40

2 stops36h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 9/3

06:10-11:11

2 stops26h 01m

$1,662

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

23:55-13:20

1 stop41h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 27/3

14:50-17:20

1 stop46h 30m

$2,120

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

23:30-09:35

Nonstop14h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

13:15-06:10

Nonstop12h 55m

$2,234

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 14/3

23:30-09:35

Nonstop14h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

13:15-06:10

Nonstop12h 55m

$2,304

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

22:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

$643

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 16/3

15:30-13:20

2 stops25h 50m

$779

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

21:55-08:55

2 stops39h 00m

$1,077

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

00:35-13:20

1 stop40h 45m

$1,087

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/2

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

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

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 7 February 2025.

Booking 29 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 15 February 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 15 February 2025.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Christchurch is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,262 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and Cathay Pacific, starting at $1,662 and $2,120 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $643 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,077 and $1,087, respectively.

  • 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 (75%), Air New Zealand (75%), SWISS( 75%).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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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