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Cheap flights from South Island to San Francisco from $791

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
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 16 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,735

One-way from

$791
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/7-9/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • South Island to San Francisco
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • South Island to San Francisco

Find flight deals from South Island to San Francisco

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 July 2025.

Sat 26/713:15CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 9/822:55SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,735
Thu 25/916:40CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 29/916:37SFO - CHC
2 stops27h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,799
Fri 14/1106:10CHC - SFO
2 stops35h 24mAir Canada
Tue 18/1118:53SFO - CHC
2 stops31h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 15/7$1,829
Sat 30/808:45CHC - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/923:05SFO - CHC
1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$1,844
Tue 12/806:10CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/822:05SFO - CHC
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,861
Sat 30/806:10CHC - SFO
2 stops33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/910:15SFO - CHC
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,924
Tue 25/1106:30NSN - SFO
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop26h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$2,139
Tue 2/918:15BHE - SFO
2 stops55h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/923:05SFO - BHE
1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7$2,151
Tue 16/1208:50ZQN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1219:50SFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$2,261
Sat 30/806:45NSN - SFO
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/901:05SFO - NSN
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,733
Sat 30/806:00BHE - SFO
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/901:05SFO - BHE
2 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,800
Tue 16/1211:25ZQN - SFO
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1219:19SFO - ZQN
3 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,914

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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 16 July 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

Sat 26/7

13:15-13:45

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

22:55-12:15

1 stop18h 20m

$1,735

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 14/11

06:10-20:34

2 stops35h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

18:53-23:05

2 stops31h 12m

$1,829

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 12/8

16:40-17:45

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

16:25-15:25

2 stops28h 00m

$1,832

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 30/8

08:45-07:00

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

23:05-19:25

1 stop25h 20m

$1,844

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 12/8

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$1,861

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 30/8

06:10-20:37

2 stops33h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

10:15-00:10

2 stops42h 55m

$1,924

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 8/1

06:15-10:54

2 stops25h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

10:11-14:40

2 stops31h 29m

$2,069

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

06:30-07:05

1 stop21h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-19:35

1 stop26h 45m

$2,139

BlenheimSan Francisco

BHE - SFO

BHESFO

Blenheim

Tue 2/9

18:15-07:00

2 stops55h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

23:05-12:45

1 stop18h 40m

$2,151

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/12

08:50-06:15

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 16/12

19:50-10:40

2 stops17h 50m

$2,261

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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 $1,079). 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 16 July 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.

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 16 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, 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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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 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 $791. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Island to San Francisco for a low price.

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  • 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 $1,587. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,819.

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    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 $1,079). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$930Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,180Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,403Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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