Cheap flights from Christchurch to San Francisco from $709

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 12/209:50
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops26h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 16/206:20
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops33h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,539
Fri 13/310:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/323:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,592
Tue 3/313:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 05m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/320:50
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops20h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,674
Thu 12/306:20
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/313:20
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,684
Wed 4/311:25
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops16h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/320:50
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops21h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$1,717
Thu 12/315:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops16h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/320:50
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop24h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$1,781

Find flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$709

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,664

Good round-trip deal

$1,895 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,033 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Christchurch to San Francisco
8/2
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Christchurch to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($207 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to San Francisco.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to San Francisco 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 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

09:50-15:00

2 stops26h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

06:20-13:15

2 stops33h 55m

$1,539

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

10:30-13:25

2 stops22h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

23:05-08:25

2 stops37h 20m

$1,592

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

13:00-07:05

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

20:50-13:25

2 stops20h 35m

$1,674

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

16:00-12:05

2 stops16h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

20:50-14:15

2 stops21h 25m

$1,689

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

11:25-07:05

2 stops16h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

20:50-14:15

2 stops21h 25m

$1,717

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 8/2

06:10-12:20

2 stops27h 10m

$754

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 19/4

06:15-13:50

2 stops26h 35m

$801

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

09:00-12:25

2 stops24h 25m

$859

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 8/2

06:45-12:54

3 stops51h 09m

$871

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 8/2

21:00-11:05

1 stop35h 05m

$888

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $1,071). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,677). 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 CHC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 January 2026.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    To fly from Christchurch to San Francisco, you need to book a flight from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO). Nonstop flights to San Francisco from Christchurch take 13h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Christchurch to San Francisco offered by 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    Departing from Christchurch to San Francisco will take you 15h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11140 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,042, 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 Fiji Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,098 and $1,110, respectively. Qantas Airways is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    Consider United Airlines (89%), Air New Zealand (89%) or SWISS (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco is generally $4,496, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $641. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,592 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $1,071). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,677). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,042Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,098Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,320Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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