Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,614 and $1,736 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,274 on Fiji Airways (9 Oct–23 Oct).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 3

How often are flights from Christchurch to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 8% of weekly flights between Christchurch and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,589.

Question 6

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 40m.

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 11m.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,614 and $1,736 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,274 on Fiji Airways (9 Oct–23 Oct).

Question 10

How popular is this Christchurch to San Francisco flight route?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco have been viewed 80 times in the past calendar month.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Christchurch to San Francisco will take you 19h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11140 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $1,037, Qantas Airways will fly you from Christchurch to San Francisco and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,148 and $1,318, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $1,413). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,158). 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.

Question 14

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 16

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco is generally $6,317, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,430. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,371 for that flight.

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to SFO?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to San Francisco as you normally would.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to San Francisco.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to San Francisco from Christchurch by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Christchurch to San Francisco with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to San Francisco from Christchurch? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Christchurch to San Francisco flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,274
One-way from	$655
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,622
Good round-trip deal	$2,086 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,037	Average$1,358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,148	Average$1,802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,318	Average$1,619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Christchurch to San Francisco from $655

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,614 and $1,736 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,274 on Fiji Airways (9 Oct–23 Oct).

How often are flights from Christchurch to San Francisco delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Christchurch and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,589.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 11m.

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Christchurch to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,614 and $1,736 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,274 on Fiji Airways (9 Oct–23 Oct).