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Cheap flight deals from South Island to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$1,236
One-way from	$666

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
26/7-2/8
2 total stops
37h 50m total
South Island to San Francisco

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
14/9
1 total stop
19h 45m 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 27 June 2025.

Sat 26/713:15CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Sat 2/822:55SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 26/6$1,236

Sun 27/706:00CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/819:40SFO - CHC

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,364

Sun 10/816:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 17/819:54SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/6$1,452

Tue 2/1206:00CHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,462

Fri 5/1209:50CHC - SFO

2 stops26h 45mAir Canada

Sun 7/1211:20SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 26/6$1,488

Tue 2/1208:20CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/1207:25SFO - CHC

2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,524

Sat 9/808:45CHC - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 16/816:13SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 42mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$1,541

Tue 25/1117:35NSN - SFO

2 stops38h 30mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

2 stops17h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/6$1,702

Tue 2/918:15BHE - SFO

2 stops37h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 6/923:05SFO - BHE

2 stops36h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/6$1,702

Sat 9/812:00NSN - SFO

3 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sat 16/819:54SFO - NSN

3 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$2,110

Sat 9/812:00NSN - SFO

3 stops30h 07mQantas Airways

Sat 16/819:54SFO - NSN

3 stops41h 21mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/6$2,166

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 27 June 2025.

Sat 26/713:15CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Sat 2/822:55SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 26/6$1,236

Sun 27/706:00CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/819:40SFO - CHC

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,364

Sun 10/816:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 17/819:54SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/6$1,452

Tue 2/1206:00CHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,462

Fri 5/1209:50CHC - SFO

1 stop22h 15mAir Canada

Tue 9/1211:20SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 26/6$1,488

Tue 2/1209:40CHC - SFO

2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/1206:45SFO - CHC

2 stops34h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,524

Sat 9/808:45CHC - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 16/816:13SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 42mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$1,541

Tue 25/1117:35NSN - SFO

2 stops38h 30mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

2 stops17h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/6$1,702

Tue 2/918:15BHE - SFO

2 stops37h 35mAir New Zealand

Sat 6/923:05SFO - BHE

2 stops36h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/6$1,702

Sat 9/812:00NSN - SFO

3 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sat 16/819:54SFO - NSN

3 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$2,110

Sat 9/812:00NSN - SFO

3 stops30h 07mQantas Airways

Sat 16/819:54SFO - NSN

3 stops41h 21mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/6$2,166

Last-minute flights from South Island to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to San Francisco. Data last updated 27 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 30/606:15CHC - SFO

2 stops33h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sun 27/709:07SFO - CHC

2 stops35h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/6$1,942

Wed 2/706:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 25/823:25SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/6$1,777

Wed 2/706:00CHC - SFO

2 stops28h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sun 24/819:54SFO - CHC

2 stops24h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 27/6$2,036

Thu 3/713:15CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Thu 24/722:55SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 27/6$1,613

Thu 3/706:00CHC - SFO

1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 10/716:25SFO - CHC

2 stops36h 34mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/6$2,123

Thu 3/716:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/811:45SFO - CHC

2 stops41h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/6$2,202

Thu 3/716:40CHC - SFO

2 stops46h 50mChina Airlines

Tue 26/801:05SFO - CHC

2 stops51h 54mChina Airlines

Deal found 27/6$3,434

Thu 3/717:45CHC - SFO

3 stops47h 16mEmirates

Thu 10/716:50SFO - CHC

3 stops73h 05mEmirates

Deal found 26/6$8,119

Sat 26/713:15CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Sat 2/822:55SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 26/6$1,236

Sun 27/706:00CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/819:40SFO - CHC

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,364

Sun 27/716:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Sun 3/822:00SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/6$1,488

Sun 27/713:00CHC - SFO

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/823:20SFO - CHC

2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,610

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 27 June 2025.

Sun 14/913:05CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 25/6$666

Sat 8/1109:40ZQN - SFO

2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$731

Mon 15/906:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 25/6$739

Sat 13/906:00CHC - SFO

2 stops32h 02mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/6$757

Sat 13/906:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$764

Mon 15/909:40CHC - SFO

2 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 25/6$774

Sat 9/808:55NSN - SFO

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/6$813

Sat 9/806:45NSN - SFO

1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$841

Sat 8/1110:35ZQN - SFO

1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$889

Sat 13/914:10NSN - SFO

2 stops46h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/6$922

Thu 11/910:30CHC - SFO

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/6$927

Fri 12/906:45NSN - SFO

2 stops45h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/6$1,993

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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Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 26/7

13:15-13:45

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

22:55-12:15

1 stop18h 20m

$1,236

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

06:00-10:33

2 stops23h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

19:40-00:45

2 stops34h 05m

$1,364

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 10/8

16:40-17:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

19:54-23:59

2 stops33h 05m

$1,452

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 2/12

06:00-08:25

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,462

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 5/12

09:50-15:35

2 stops26h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

11:20-23:05

2 stops38h 45m

$1,488

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 2/12

09:40-11:00

2 stops22h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

06:45-14:40

2 stops34h 55m

$1,524

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 9/8

08:45-07:00

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

16:13-09:55

2 stops22h 42m

$1,541

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

17:35-11:05

2 stops38h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-10:10

2 stops17h 20m

$1,702

BlenheimSan Francisco

BHE - SFO

BHESFO

Blenheim

Tue 2/9

18:15-12:50

2 stops37h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

23:05-07:00

2 stops36h 55m

$1,702

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 9/8

12:00-20:28

3 stops27h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

19:54-08:15

3 stops41h 21m

$2,110

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

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Estimated return price

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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 $1,081). 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 Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8.0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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 266 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 $666. However, be on the lookout for offers from United 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 $2,399, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,408. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,490.
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 $1,081). 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$916	Average$1,222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,162	Average$1,717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,290	Average$1,784	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,378	Average$1,910	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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