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Cheap flights from South Island to San Francisco from $1,598

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,662

One-way from

$1,598
7/6-14/6
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • South Island to San Francisco
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 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 24 April 2025.

Thu 5/609:40CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/622:55SFO - CHC
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,705
Mon 4/808:05CHC - SFO
1 stop23h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/822:05SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$1,772
Thu 25/916:40CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 29/919:42SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,815
Fri 13/606:10CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/622:05SFO - CHC
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,914
Sun 8/619:00NSN - SFO
1 stop36h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/622:05SFO - NSN
2 stops18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$2,016
Mon 4/816:40CHC - SFO
2 stops46h 50mChina Airlines
Sun 10/801:05SFO - CHC
2 stops51h 54mChina Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,381
Sun 8/611:50NSN - SFO
3 stops51h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/601:05SFO - NSN
3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,649
Tue 17/606:05CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 30mAir Canada
Tue 17/616:50SFO - CHC
3 stops59h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$3,571

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

South Island

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 5/6

09:40-13:50

2 stops23h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

22:55-17:35

2 stops23h 40m

$1,705

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

08:05-12:50

1 stop23h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

22:05-11:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,772

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 25/9

16:40-17:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 29/9

19:42-16:25

2 stops24h 43m

$1,815

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 13/6

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$1,914

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 8/6

19:00-12:50

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

22:05-11:25

2 stops18h 20m

$2,016

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

16:40-20:30

2 stops46h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 10/8

01:05-23:59

2 stops51h 54m

$2,381

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 8/6

11:50-19:55

3 stops51h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

01:05-21:45

3 stops49h 40m

$2,649

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 17/6

06:05-10:35

2 stops23h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

16:50-23:05

3 stops59h 15m

$3,571

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/5

16:05-12:50

2 stops39h 45m

$1,598

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/5

16:50-15:35

3 stops41h 45m

$2,185

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Deals found on 24/4

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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 $1,086). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated 24 April 2025.

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to San Francisco?

    Consider United Airlines (74%), Air New Zealand (74%) or SWISS (74%) 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 $1,632, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $908. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,662.

  • 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 $1,086). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,309Average$1,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,314Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,349Average$1,957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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