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Cheapest flights from South Island to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Sun 22/1108:20

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops25h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 25/1122:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops22h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/1$1,499

Thu 12/209:50

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops28h 26m

American Airlines

Mon 16/206:20

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops33h 55m

American Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,567

Fri 6/310:30

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops22h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 13/323:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops36h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/1$1,580

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$1,581

Wed 25/206:15

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 4/322:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops28h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1$1,688

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$1,706

Fri 6/307:20

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 45m

Air New Zealand

Fri 13/323:25

SFO

-

CHC

Nonstop14h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 29/1$1,756

Fri 22/515:25

ZQN

-

SFO

1 stop21h 20m

Qantas Airways

Mon 25/511:45

SFO

-

ZQN

2 stops31h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/1$2,193

Fri 22/515:05

ZQN

-

SFO

1 stop34h 45m

United Airlines

Mon 25/522:05

SFO

-

ZQN

1 stop16h 45m

United Airlines

Deal found 27/1$2,200

Fri 22/506:40

NSN

-

SFO

2 stops45h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 25/511:00

SFO

-

NSN

2 stops57h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$3,973

Fri 13/217:30

BHE

-

SFO

2 stops59h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 17/209:40

SFO

-

BHE

2 stops74h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$5,074

Best flights from South Island to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 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 27/1$1,572

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$1,581

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$1,706

Fri 22/515:05

ZQN

-

SFO

1 stop34h 45m

United Airlines

Mon 25/522:05

SFO

-

ZQN

1 stop18h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 26/1$2,193

Fri 22/515:25

ZQN

-

SFO

1 stop21h 20m

Qantas Airways

Mon 25/511:45

SFO

-

ZQN

2 stops31h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/1$2,193

Wed 25/206:15

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 4/322:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops28h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1$1,688

Fri 6/314:15

CHC

-

SFO

Nonstop13h 00m

Air New Zealand

Fri 13/323:25

SFO

-

CHC

Nonstop14h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 29/1$1,759

Fri 13/313:15

CHC

-

SFO

Nonstop13h 00m

Air New Zealand

Fri 20/320:50

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops20h 35m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 27/1$1,800

Fri 22/506:40

NSN

-

SFO

2 stops45h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 25/511:00

SFO

-

NSN

2 stops57h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$3,973

Fri 13/217:30

BHE

-

SFO

2 stops59h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 17/209:40

SFO

-

BHE

2 stops74h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$5,074

Direct flights from South Island to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from South Island to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Fri 6/314:15

CHC

-

SFO

Nonstop13h 00m

Air New Zealand

Fri 13/323:25

SFO

-

CHC

Nonstop14h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 29/1$1,759

Fri 13/313:15

CHC

-

SFO

Nonstop13h 00m

Air New Zealand

Fri 20/323:25

SFO

-

CHC

Nonstop14h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 27/1$1,812

Last-minute flights from South Island to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to San Francisco. Data last updated 29 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Fri 30/119:40

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop32h 25m

Air New Zealand

Sun 15/223:25

SFO

-

CHC

Nonstop14h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 27/1$1,807

Fri 30/114:15

CHC

-

SFO

Nonstop13h 00m

United Airlines

Sun 15/223:25

SFO

-

CHC

Nonstop14h 10m

United Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,845

Fri 30/116:35

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 20m

Qantas Airways

Thu 5/211:15

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops30h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,881

Fri 30/115:55

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops25h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 5/216:00

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops25h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$1,890

Tue 3/216:35

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 20m

Qantas Airways

Tue 10/216:30

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops25h 25m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,814

Thu 12/209:50

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops28h 26m

American Airlines

Mon 16/206:20

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops33h 55m

American Airlines

Deal found 26/1$1,567

Fri 13/217:30

BHE

-

SFO

2 stops59h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 17/209:40

SFO

-

BHE

2 stops74h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 26/1$5,074

Wed 25/206:15

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops27h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 4/322:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops28h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1$1,688

Wed 25/220:10

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop31h 55m

Air New Zealand

Wed 4/319:50

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops19h 55m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 28/1$1,863

One-way flights from South Island to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Sun 8/206:10

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops27h 10m

Air Canada

Deal found 27/1$749

Sun 19/409:40

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops23h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$804

Mon 16/314:10

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops27h 28m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/1$842

Fri 27/209:00

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops24h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$854

Tue 3/314:15

ZQN

-

SFO

2 stops43h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$870

Sun 8/206:45

CHC

-

SFO

3 stops51h 09m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$872

Sun 8/221:00

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop35h 05m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 27/1$882

Mon 16/320:35

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops30h 30m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 28/1$884

Mon 16/313:25

ZQN

-

SFO

3 stops52h 13m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/1$910

Sat 7/207:45

NSN

-

SFO

2 stops49h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 29/1$996

Sun 8/320:25

ZQN

-

SFO

1 stop35h 40m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 26/1$1,028

Tue 3/315:30

ZQN

-

SFO

1 stop21h 25m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/1$1,039

Find flight deals from South Island to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$1,567
One-way from	$749

American Airlines

American Airlines
12/2-16/2
4 total stops
62h 21m total
South Island to San Francisco

Air Canada

Air Canada
8/2
2 total stops
27h 10m total
South Island to San Francisco

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to San Francisco that are best for you.

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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

$1,572

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

$1,581

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

06:15-12:25

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

22:05-23:05

2 stops28h 00m

$1,688

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

$1,706

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,759

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

13:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

20:50-13:25

2 stops20h 35m

$1,800

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/5

15:05-06:50

1 stop34h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

22:05-11:25

1 stop18h 20m

$2,193

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/5

15:25-17:45

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

11:45-14:30

2 stops31h 45m

$2,193

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Fri 22/5

06:40-09:10

2 stops45h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

11:00-15:45

2 stops57h 45m

$3,973

BlenheimSan Francisco

BHE - SFO

BHESFO

Blenheim

Fri 13/2

17:30-07:50

2 stops59h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

09:40-09:05

2 stops74h 25m

$5,074

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from South Island with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to San Francisco

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,064). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,666). 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 EDG to SFO?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from South Island to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from South Island?
Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from South Island. San Francisco is conveniently located just 19.0 km from San Francisco’s city centre.
How popular is this South Island to San Francisco flight route?
This flight path from South Island to San Francisco was viewed by 156 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from South Island to San Francisco?
For as low as $1,706, American Airlines can have you in San Francisco from South Island in 16h 40m. The distance from South Island to San Francisco is about 11140 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from South Island to San Francisco?
When deciding which route to take from South Island to San Francisco, consider Christchurch - San Francisco, Queenstown Intl - San Francisco or Nelson - San Francisco, as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Island 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 South Island to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from South Island to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $4,466, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $637. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,605.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,064). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,666). 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 South Island to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,035	Average$1,733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,091	Average$1,568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,102	Average$1,496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,311	Average$1,692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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