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Cheap flight deals from South Island to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$1,511
One-way from	$712

United Airlines

United Airlines
30/9-13/10
3 total stops
59h 25m total
South Island to San Francisco

Air Canada

Air Canada
5/12
2 total stops
26h 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 9 July 2025.

Tue 30/906:10CHC - SFO

1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 13/1023:35SFO - CHC

2 stops37h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,511

Mon 29/908:30CHC - SFO

2 stops34h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 14/1019:00SFO - CHC

2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,518

Wed 1/1007:20CHC - SFO

2 stops28h 41mQantas Airways

Sat 11/1013:00SFO - CHC

2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/7$1,523

Sun 23/1116:00CHC - SFO

1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1119:50SFO - CHC

2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/7$1,563

Thu 21/806:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/823:00SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,570

Fri 22/820:25ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/823:25SFO - ZQN

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$1,948

Thu 7/810:35ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand

Thu 14/823:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops40h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/7$2,117

Thu 21/813:15BHE - SFO

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/823:00SFO - BHE

2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$2,127

Tue 25/1107:35NSN - SFO

2 stops20h 30mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN

1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$2,137

Thu 21/807:30BHE - SFO

2 stops18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 28/823:05SFO - BHE

1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$2,232

Tue 8/716:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops25h 12mQantas Airways

Mon 11/816:25SFO - ZQN

2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$2,324

Thu 21/810:35ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 28/823:05SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7$2,580

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 9 July 2025.

Tue 30/906:10CHC - SFO

1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 13/1023:35SFO - CHC

2 stops37h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,511

Mon 29/908:30CHC - SFO

2 stops34h 46mAmerican Airlines

Tue 14/1019:00SFO - CHC

2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/7$1,518

Wed 1/1007:20CHC - SFO

2 stops28h 41mQantas Airways

Sat 11/1013:00SFO - CHC

2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/7$1,523

Sun 23/1116:00CHC - SFO

1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1119:50SFO - CHC

2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/7$1,563

Thu 21/806:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/823:00SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,570

Tue 25/1109:40NSN - SFO

2 stops18h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1122:45SFO - NSN

2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/7$1,685

Thu 21/813:15BHE - SFO

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/823:00SFO - BHE

2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$2,127

Thu 21/807:30BHE - SFO

2 stops18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 28/823:05SFO - BHE

1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$2,232

Thu 21/810:35ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 28/823:05SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7$2,580

Last-minute flights from South Island to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to San Francisco. Data last updated 9 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 8/716:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops25h 12mQantas Airways

Mon 11/816:25SFO - ZQN

2 stops28h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$2,324

Mon 4/806:00CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 56mQantas Airways

Sun 31/822:00SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,858

Mon 4/812:00CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 31/822:05SFO - CHC

1 stop25h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$1,868

Thu 7/810:35ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand

Thu 14/823:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops40h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/7$2,117

Mon 18/806:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/922:05SFO - CHC

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,515

Mon 18/809:40CHC - SFO

2 stops30h 11mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/910:15SFO - CHC

2 stops42h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/7$1,521

Mon 18/806:05CHC - SFO

2 stops31h 38mAir Canada

Wed 3/908:40SFO - CHC

3 stops43h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 6/7$4,245

Thu 21/806:10CHC - SFO

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/823:00SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$1,570

Thu 21/813:15BHE - SFO

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/823:00SFO - BHE

2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$2,127

Thu 21/807:30BHE - SFO

2 stops18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 28/823:05SFO - BHE

1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$2,232

Thu 21/810:35ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 28/823:05SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/7$2,580

Fri 22/820:25ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/823:25SFO - ZQN

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$1,948

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 9 July 2025.

Fri 5/1209:50CHC - SFO

2 stops26h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 5/7$712

Fri 5/1214:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/7$779

Sun 14/913:05CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/7$811

Sun 7/1206:15CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/7$822

Sun 14/909:40CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/7$824

Sun 14/908:45NSN - SFO

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7$904

Mon 21/711:00CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/7$912

Tue 16/916:40CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/7$965

Fri 22/807:00ZQN - SFO

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$997

Sun 14/919:00NSN - SFO

1 stop36h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/7$1,035

Tue 16/908:45NSN - SFO

2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/7$1,072

Fri 22/820:25ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/7$1,075

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

Tue 30/9

06:10-08:15

1 stop22h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 13/10

23:35-08:55

2 stops37h 20m

$1,511

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 29/9

08:30-23:16

2 stops34h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

19:00-23:59

2 stops32h 59m

$1,518

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 1/10

07:20-16:01

2 stops28h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

13:00-14:45

2 stops29h 45m

$1,523

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

16:00-11:05

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

19:50-13:25

2 stops20h 35m

$1,563

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 21/8

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-12:05

1 stop18h 05m

$1,570

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/8

20:25-07:00

1 stop29h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 29/8

23:25-19:40

2 stops25h 15m

$1,948

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/8

10:35-07:00

1 stop15h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

23:05-10:40

2 stops40h 35m

$2,117

BlenheimSan Francisco

BHE - SFO

BHESFO

Blenheim

Thu 21/8

13:15-13:25

2 stops43h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-20:15

2 stops50h 15m

$2,127

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

07:35-07:05

2 stops20h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-12:30

2 stops19h 40m

$2,137

BlenheimSan Francisco

BHE - SFO

BHESFO

Blenheim

Thu 21/8

07:30-07:00

2 stops18h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:05-12:45

1 stop18h 40m

$2,232

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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

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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 $1,078). 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

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

8.0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

United Airlines

7.4

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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.
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 $712. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Fiji 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 Blenheim - 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 $2,422, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,420. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,758.
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 $1,078). 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$924	Average$1,257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,173	Average$1,739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,302	Average$1,800	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,391	Average$1,930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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