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Round-trip from	$1,653
One-way from	$606

Air Canada

Air Canada
29/1-5/2
4 total stops
60h 50m total
South Island to San Francisco

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
12/10
1 total stop
19h 20m 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 2 September 2025.

Wed 15/1010:30CHC - SFO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1023:25SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$1,704

Fri 14/1108:20CHC - SFO

2 stops24h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1107:10SFO - CHC

2 stops34h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/9$1,741

Sun 23/1108:50CHC - SFO

1 stop23h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 19/122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/9$1,812

Thu 25/916:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 29/916:37SFO - CHC

2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/8$1,831

Thu 25/906:00CHC - SFO

1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 29/919:45SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/9$1,858

Sun 23/1116:35CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 19/116:15SFO - CHC

2 stops26h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/9$1,860

Fri 14/1113:00CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand

Tue 18/1122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop26h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/9$1,880

Fri 17/1006:20CHC - SFO

2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 24/1015:50SFO - CHC

2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/9$1,901

Fri 14/1116:35CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/8$1,931

Tue 25/1106:30NSN - SFO

1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,139

Tue 25/1108:55BHE - SFO

2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1122:45SFO - BHE

1 stop24h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,139

Tue 16/907:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 1/1016:37SFO - ZQN

2 stops32h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/9$2,417

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 2 September 2025.

Thu 29/106:10CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Thu 5/218:00SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 2/9$1,653

Wed 15/1010:30CHC - SFO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1023:25SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$1,704

Fri 14/1108:20CHC - SFO

2 stops24h 01mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1107:10SFO - CHC

2 stops34h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/9$1,741

Thu 29/117:00CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/222:45SFO - CHC

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 2/9$1,775

Thu 25/916:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 29/916:37SFO - CHC

2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/8$1,831

Sun 23/1108:50CHC - SFO

1 stop23h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 19/122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/9$1,812

Fri 14/1106:10CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Tue 18/1118:53SFO - CHC

2 stops31h 12mAir Canada

Deal found 30/8$1,831

Thu 25/906:20CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/919:45SFO - CHC

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/8$1,840

Tue 25/1107:35NSN - SFO

2 stops20h 30mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1122:45SFO - NSN

1 stop26h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,139

Tue 16/907:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 1/1016:37SFO - ZQN

2 stops32h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/9$2,417

Tue 25/1108:55BHE - SFO

2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1122:45SFO - BHE

2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,139

Wed 17/918:25NSN - SFO

2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 30/913:00SFO - NSN

2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/9$2,449

Last-minute flights from South Island to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to San Francisco. Data last updated 2 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 2/920:50ZQN - SFO

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1006:45SFO - ZQN

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/9$4,448

Tue 16/907:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 1/1016:37SFO - ZQN

2 stops32h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/9$2,417

Tue 16/915:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/1016:37SFO - ZQN

3 stops43h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/9$2,985

Wed 17/914:10NSN - SFO

1 stop35h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 30/913:00SFO - NSN

2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/9$2,449

Wed 17/917:35NSN - SFO

3 stops41h 32mQantas Airways

Tue 30/916:37SFO - NSN

3 stops43h 38mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/9$3,002

Wed 17/908:45NSN - SFO

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/900:20SFO - NSN

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9$3,679

Thu 25/916:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 29/916:37SFO - CHC

2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/8$1,831

Thu 25/906:00CHC - SFO

1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 29/919:45SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/9$1,858

Thu 25/910:30CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 29/921:05SFO - CHC

1 stop17h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/8$2,864

Thu 25/920:30CHC - SFO

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/920:04SFO - CHC

3 stops45h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$3,816

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 2 September 2025.

Sun 12/1014:05CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 2/9$606

Thu 9/1014:05CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9$715

Sat 11/1014:05CHC - SFO

3 stops27h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/9$778

Sun 12/1014:05CHC - SFO

2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/9$791

Fri 27/210:30CHC - SFO

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$793

Sat 11/1008:50CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/9$867

Wed 10/906:00CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$876

Thu 9/1008:10NSN - SFO

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9$881

Sat 11/1017:35NSN - SFO

2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/9$888

Mon 15/911:00CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/8$894

Thu 11/907:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/8$1,001

Wed 17/1210:45ZQN - SFO

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/8$1,010

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 29/1

06:10-12:20

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

18:00-00:40

2 stops33h 40m

$1,653

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 15/10

10:30-13:25

2 stops22h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 22/10

23:25-17:35

2 stops22h 10m

$1,704

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 14/11

08:20-11:21

2 stops24h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

07:10-14:40

2 stops34h 30m

$1,741

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

17:00-11:05

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

22:45-12:25

1 stop16h 40m

$1,775

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

08:50-11:05

1 stop23h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

22:45-14:25

1 stop18h 40m

$1,812

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 25/9

16:40-17:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

16:37-16:25

2 stops27h 48m

$1,831

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 14/11

06:10-12:20

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

18:53-23:05

2 stops31h 12m

$1,831

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 25/9

06:20-10:23

2 stops23h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

19:45-16:25

2 stops24h 40m

$1,840

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

07:35-07:05

2 stops20h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

22:45-21:45

1 stop26h 00m

$2,139

BlenheimSan Francisco

BHE - SFO

BHESFO

Blenheim

Tue 25/11

08:55-07:05

2 stops19h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

22:45-18:00

2 stops22h 15m

$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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,068). 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 / 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 253 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 $1,775, Air Canada 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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $606. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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, Queenstown Intl - San Francisco or Nelson - 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 $6,286, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,165. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,672.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $775). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,068). 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$985	Average$1,302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,115	Average$1,810	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,193	Average$1,741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,415	Average$1,963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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