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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $859

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 10 October 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,263

One-way from

$859

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 32m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 33m total
  • San Francisco to Christchurch
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop

Cheap San Francisco to Christchurch flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Christchurch specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 146,799 searches. Prices were last updated on 10 October 2024.
Wed 13/1116:35SFO - CHC
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1206:15CHC - SFO
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,408
Mon 11/1122:45SFO - CHC
1 stop22h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/1116:00CHC - SFO
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,638
Mon 11/1112:55SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1213:00CHC - SFO
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,657
Thu 21/1111:40SFO - CHC
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 9/1206:05CHC - SFO
2 stops26h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,734
Wed 20/1116:35SFO - CHC
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Thu 28/1106:10CHC - SFO
2 stops28h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$2,038
Tue 5/1122:15SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 26/1114:20CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/10$2,420
Thu 21/1123:35SFO - CHC
2 stops44h 45mChina Southern
Wed 27/1122:30CHC - SFO
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$3,231

San Francisco to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 146,799 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2024.
Wed 13/1116:35SFO - CHC
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1206:15CHC - SFO
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,408
Thu 12/1215:36SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 04mAir Canada
Wed 25/1206:10CHC - SFO
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$1,588
Mon 11/1122:45SFO - CHC
1 stop22h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/1116:00CHC - SFO
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,638
Mon 11/1112:55SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1213:00CHC - SFO
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,657
Thu 21/1111:40SFO - CHC
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 9/1206:05CHC - SFO
2 stops26h 02mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,734
Tue 5/1122:15SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 26/1114:20CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/10$2,420

Direct flights to Christchurch from San Francisco

Discover direct flight options from San Francisco to Christchurch. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 146,799 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2024.
Wed 26/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/313:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,612
Fri 7/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/214:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/10$1,806

One-way flights to Christchurch from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Christchurch. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 146,799 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2024.
Tue 11/209:47SFO - CHC
2 stops58h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$859
Sun 30/322:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,058
Wed 5/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,114
Wed 12/223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,331
Wed 1/111:25SFO - CHC
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/10$1,535
Wed 25/1215:30SFO - CHC
2 stops52h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$1,869
Thu 12/1220:15SFO - CHC
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,951
Fri 7/207:00SFO - CHC
3 stops35h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/10$2,723
Fri 17/108:25SFO - CHC
3 stops41h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$3,637

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 146,799 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2024.

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$1,263 - $2,468

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 9/2

2 stops31h 07m

Christchurch

Tue 25/2

2 stops30h 25m

$1,263

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

2 stops35h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 23/2

2 stops28h 31m

$1,270

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

1 stop19h 30m

$1,500

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

Nonstop14h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,612

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 11/11

1 stop22h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 26/11

1 stop16h 05m

$1,638

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 21/11

2 stops30h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 9/12

2 stops26h 02m

$1,734

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

1 stop41h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

1 stop27h 25m

$2,468

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/10

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 4 October 2024.

Booking 72 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 $104). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in March is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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 10 October 2024.
8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8.1
Very Good
203 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8.1
Very Good
539 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

8.0
Very Good
9,389 reviews
8.2
Very Good
1,336 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Your state of the art Boeing 787 was so hot I was sweating 90% of the flight. There is no reason or excuse for that.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Christchurch for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Christchurch for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $1,263, but on average you can expect to pay $1,640.

  • Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 2 direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch under $1,700. A good price for a direct flight from San Francisco to Christchurch is less than $1,709.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Christchurch is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,263 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Fiji Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,500 and $1,612 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $1,058 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 United Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $1,114 and $1,331, respectively.

  • What does SFO to CHC mean?

    SFO and CHC are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to CHC refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Christchurch Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Christchurch flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Christchurch with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Christchurch flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Christchurch flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Christchurch flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/10.

  • 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 $104). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in March is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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