Question 1

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

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 36m. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,653. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to San Francisco on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 04m. Find deals

Question 5

How popular is this Christchurch to San Francisco flight route?

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Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco have been viewed 251 times in the past calendar month.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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Departing from Christchurch to San Francisco will take you 20h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11140 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

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Currently priced at $998, Fiji Airways will fly you from Christchurch to San Francisco and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,131 and $1,210, respectively. Fiji Airways is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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The best time to book flights from Christchurch to San Francisco is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 9

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,067). 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 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 13

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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While on average a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco is generally $4,833, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $946. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,195 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 16% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 18 days in advance, which can save you up to 32% on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 18 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,439. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,118.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Christchurch. Users have commonly found prices around $1,758 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,312. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

Question 18

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

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When flying from Christchurch to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at midday.

Question 19

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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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

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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	$1,122
One-way from	$581
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,591
Good round-trip deal	$2,112 or less
Good one-way deal	$946 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$998	Average$1,320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,131	Average$1,835	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,210	Average$1,796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,439	Average$1,833	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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