Cheap flights from South Island to San Francisco

CHC — SFO
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find 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 10 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,787

One-way from

$841
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/11-28/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • South Island to San Francisco
4/12
  • 4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 45m total
  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,018). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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.

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 10 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 17.7 km from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • How popular is this South Island to San Francisco flight route?

  • How long is the flight from South Island to San Francisco?

    For as low as $2,299, Air New Zealand can have you in San Francisco from South Island in 20h 55m. 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 most popular routes 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 $10,423, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $10,407. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $2,083.

  • 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,018). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,698). 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 3 airlines flying from South Island to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Island to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,047Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,331Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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