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Cheap flights from South Island to San Francisco from $750

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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from South Island to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between South Island and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 144,783 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from South Island to San Francisco. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 7/1017:00CHC - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/1023:45SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$1,825
Sun 10/1115:25NSN - SFO
1 stop36h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/1119:50SFO - NSN
2 stops19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,041
Tue 1/1014:15ZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/1023:10SFO - ZQN
1 stop24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$2,833

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from South Island to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between South Island and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 144,783 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qantas Airways flights departing from South Island and landing in San Francisco. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 7/1006:25CHC - SFO
2 stops32h 59mQantas Airways
Tue 29/1021:15SFO - CHC
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,768
Tue 1/1016:25ZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 5/1018:11SFO - ZQN
2 stops29h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$2,200
Sun 10/1110:20NSN - SFO
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 24/1119:11SFO - NSN
3 stops40h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$2,283

Cheap South Island to San Francisco flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Island to San Francisco specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 144,783 searches. Prices were last updated on 15 September 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Island to San Francisco in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 7/1006:25CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 53mQantas Airways
Tue 29/1011:48SFO - CHC
2 stops30h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,768
Mon 7/1017:00CHC - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/1023:45SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$1,825
Sun 6/1006:35CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/1018:39SFO - CHC
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$3,186
Sun 6/1013:00CHC - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1000:35SFO - CHC
2 stops37h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$3,452

South Island to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Island and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 144,783 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Island to San Francisco in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 19/1106:05CHC - SFO
2 stops35h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 22/1106:40SFO - CHC
2 stops34h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,724
Mon 7/1017:00CHC - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/1023:45SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$1,825
Sun 10/1115:25NSN - SFO
1 stop36h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 24/1119:50SFO - NSN
2 stops19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$2,041
Tue 1/1016:25ZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 5/1018:11SFO - ZQN
2 stops29h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$2,200
Sun 10/1110:20NSN - SFO
2 stops26h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 24/1119:11SFO - NSN
3 stops40h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$2,283
Tue 12/1106:40NSN - SFO
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1107:05SFO - NSN
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,559
Tue 1/1014:15ZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/1023:10SFO - ZQN
1 stop24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$2,833
Sun 6/1006:35CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/1018:39SFO - CHC
3 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$3,186
Sun 6/1013:00CHC - SFO
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/1000:35SFO - CHC
2 stops37h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9$3,452

One-way flights to San Francisco from South Island

Search for one-way flight options from South Island to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 144,783 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2024.
Users travelling one-way from South Island to San Francisco can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from South Island to San Francisco should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 14/106:15CHC - SFO
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$750
Mon 7/1006:05CHC - SFO
2 stops33h 19mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$893
Tue 14/117:00CHC - SFO
1 stop35h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$906
Wed 25/1206:10CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9$908
Sat 7/1216:50ZQN - SFO
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$911
Mon 7/1017:00CHC - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$940
Fri 6/1207:00ZQN - SFO
2 stops29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,008
Fri 7/209:50ZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$1,018
Fri 27/1209:40CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,159

Find flights from South Island to San Francisco within your budget

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 144,783 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2024.

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$1,650 - $3,798

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ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 24/2

2 stops27h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

2 stops38h 10m

$1,650

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 5/3

2 stops37h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

1 stop18h 35m

$1,697

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 7/10

2 stops32h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 29/10

1 stop22h 10m

$1,768

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 24/2

1 stop21h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/3

2 stops52h 10m

$1,785

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 7/10

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 29/10

1 stop19h 40m

$1,825

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 10/11

1 stop36h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 24/11

2 stops19h 55m

$2,041

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 1/3

2 stops66h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 13/3

2 stops44h 45m

$2,148

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 5/3

2 stops51h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 20/3

3 stops49h 45m

$3,723

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Fri 8/11

2 stops33h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 27/11

2 stops40h 20m

$3,798

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 14/9

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Island to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to San Francisco?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,135). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 15 September 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from South Island to San Francisco at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Island to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Island to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 15 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Island to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 September 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from South Island to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.2
Very Good
544 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice unfortunately food sucks especially when you require a vegetarian with dairy and get a vegan meal- they need improvement in that area.

8.2
Very Good
544 reviews
8.2
Very Good
544 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice unfortunately food sucks especially when you require a vegetarian with dairy and get a vegan meal- they need improvement in that area.

8.1
Very Good
3,620 reviews
8.2
Very Good
544 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice unfortunately food sucks especially when you require a vegetarian with dairy and get a vegan meal- they need improvement in that area.

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.2
Very Good
544 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice unfortunately food sucks especially when you require a vegetarian with dairy and get a vegan meal- they need improvement in that area.

8.1
Very Good
206 reviews
8.2
Very Good
544 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice unfortunately food sucks especially when you require a vegetarian with dairy and get a vegan meal- they need improvement in that area.

7.6
Good
849 reviews
8.2
Very Good
544 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Nice unfortunately food sucks especially when you require a vegetarian with dairy and get a vegan meal- they need improvement in that area.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from South Island to San Francisco for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Island to San Francisco for under $1,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $1,650, but on average you can expect to pay $2,330.

  • 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 Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $893. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Air Canada, 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 $2,177, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,403. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,406.

  • What does CHC to SFO mean?

    CHC and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CHC to SFO refers to a flight route from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN), Invercargill Airport (IVC), Blenheim Airport (BHE).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Island to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Island to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Island to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Island to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Island to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Island to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Island to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The South Island to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 15/9.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to San Francisco?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to San Francisco (average of $1,135). Flying from South Island to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,531). 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 5 airlines flying from South Island to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 144,783 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,059Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,061Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,275Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,368Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,385Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to San Francisco from South Island today and book when prices fit your budget.

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