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Cheap flights from South Island to San Francisco from $712

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
14 Jul — 21 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 9 July 2025.

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

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 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

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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 9 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

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

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 $1,078). 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?

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 9 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 9 July 2025.
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.

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

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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 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?

  • 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?

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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.

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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 $1,078). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$924Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,391Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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