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Round-trip from	$1,638
One-way from	$701

22/1-23/1

22/1-23/1
4 total stops
65h 55m total
South Island to San Francisco

Air Canada

Air Canada
30/1
2 total stops
27h 10m total
South Island to San Francisco

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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 16 October 2025.

Fri 14/1115:55CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1112:00SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,870

Fri 28/1105:45CHC - SFO

1 stop22h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,874

Fri 28/1115:55CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 19mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/1220:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,914

Fri 14/1116:35CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,929

Fri 28/1107:00CHC - SFO

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,950

Tue 25/1115:50NSN - SFO

1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$2,139

Fri 28/1106:00CHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/1223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,284

Thu 18/1212:10ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 4/122:45SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$2,286

Fri 19/1214:15ZQN - SFO

1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 4/119:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$2,295

Fri 19/1207:00ZQN - SFO

2 stops24h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/116:11SFO - ZQN

2 stops25h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,304

Thu 18/1212:10ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 2/119:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$2,316

Fri 19/1212:10ZQN - SFO

1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 2/119:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$2,326

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 16 October 2025.

Thu 22/113:45CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 23/120:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,669

Thu 22/113:00CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Fri 23/122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop16h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,715

Fri 13/308:50ZQN - SFO

1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand

Tue 17/320:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop23h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,811

Thu 22/106:10CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 29mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/119:01SFO - CHC

3 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,812

Fri 14/1115:55CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1112:00SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,870

Thu 22/113:00CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand

Fri 23/123:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,863

Fri 14/1116:35CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,929

Fri 13/307:00ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 17/321:15SFO - ZQN

1 stop27h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,033

Fri 28/1105:45CHC - SFO

1 stop22h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1222:45SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,884

Wed 17/1212:10ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/123:25SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,330

Tue 25/1115:50NSN - SFO

1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$2,139

Wed 17/1212:10ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/123:25SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,359

Sun 30/1113:45NSN - SFO

2 stops23h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 7/1220:15SFO - NSN

2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,553

Sat 20/1215:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop37h 00mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/123:25SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/10$2,359

Fri 19/1214:15ZQN - SFO

1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 3/119:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/10$2,326

Last-minute flights from South Island to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to San Francisco. Data last updated 16 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 14/1115:55CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1112:00SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,870

Fri 14/1116:35CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/10$1,929

Tue 25/1115:50NSN - SFO

1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$2,139

Fri 28/1105:45CHC - SFO

1 stop22h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/10$1,874

Fri 28/1115:55CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 19mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/1220:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,914

Fri 28/1107:00CHC - SFO

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$1,950

Sun 30/1120:35CHC - SFO

2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,139

Sun 30/1113:45NSN - SFO

2 stops23h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 7/1220:15SFO - NSN

2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/10$2,553

Sun 30/1116:15NSN - SFO

1 stop35h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 7/1222:45SFO - NSN

1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/10$2,931

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 16 October 2025.

Fri 30/106:10CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$701

Thu 12/206:10CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$703

Tue 10/206:20CHC - SFO

2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/10$724

Fri 27/211:00CHC - SFO

2 stops22h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$725

Fri 5/1210:30CHC - SFO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$734

Tue 2/1220:35CHC - SFO

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$746

Fri 13/206:15CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$750

Thu 4/1220:35CHC - SFO

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$776

Fri 12/1220:35CHC - SFO

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$778

Thu 29/106:10CHC - SFO

2 stops35h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$802

Thu 29/113:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$891

Wed 28/117:30ZQN - SFO

3 stops44h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$895

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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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

13:45-20:10

2 stops27h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

20:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

$1,669

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

13:00-07:05

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

22:45-12:25

1 stop16h 40m

$1,715

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

08:50-06:15

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:50-16:35

1 stop23h 45m

$1,811

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

06:10-10:39

2 stops25h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

19:01-20:25

3 stops28h 24m

$1,812

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

13:00-07:05

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,863

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 14/11

15:55-18:26

2 stops23h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

12:00-23:55

2 stops38h 55m

$1,870

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 28/11

05:45-07:05

1 stop22h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

22:45-18:25

1 stop22h 40m

$1,884

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 14/11

16:35-15:55

1 stop20h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

20:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

$1,929

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

07:00-16:55

1 stop29h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

21:15-21:05

1 stop27h 50m

$2,033

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

15:50-07:05

1 stop36h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-09:30

1 stop16h 40m

$2,139

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,042). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from South Island to San Francisco in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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 221 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 $1,715, Qantas Airways can have you in San Francisco from South Island in 15h 05m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to San Francisco one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $802. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Island to San Francisco for a low price.
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, Nelson - San Francisco or Queenstown Intl - San Francisco, as they are the most popular.
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 $6,365, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,256. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,638.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,042). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). 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
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,016	Average$1,464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,092	Average$1,785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,150	Average$1,852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,382	Average$2,009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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