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$549+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC)

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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Christchurch are usually found in April or February, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 30, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:55 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/53:45 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,853
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:10 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/57:10 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops47h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$2,258
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:25 amSFO - CHC
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:05 amCHC - SFO
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$2,443
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 1/41:45 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/28$2,518
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:25 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/47:45 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops32h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/28$2,547

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$910
(oojo)

One-way from

$549
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,082

Good round-trip deal

$1,333 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Christchurch 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

9:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$917

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

10:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 6/7

9:40 am-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$917

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

10:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

2:00 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$959

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops22h 39m

$1,011

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

6:01 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Christchurch

Sat 5/30

6:10 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,175

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

10:05 pm-8:25 am

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 2/28

11:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,205

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

8:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 3/10

4:35 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,223

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

10:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

6:05 am-4:55 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,232

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

6:33 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops52h 22m

Christchurch

Thu 2/19

6:10 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 29m

$1,281

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

5:57 pm-10:25 am

2 stops21h 28m

Christchurch

Sat 8/1

5:00 pm-7:56 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$1,307

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Deals found on 12/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $722). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,320). 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 SFO to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Christchurch as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated December 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Christchurch to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
212 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
212 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
212 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
562 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
212 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,124 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
212 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you will be flying from San Francisco to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from San Francisco (SFO) take 14h 10m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from San Francisco to Christchurch per day from 3 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch round-trip?

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($703), Air New Zealand ($1,052), and United Airlines ($1,098) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Christchurch. Fiji Airways is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $351 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $772 and Air New Zealand from $789 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Christchurch on time: United Airlines (100%), Air New Zealand (100%), SWISS (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $1,415, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,222. The most popular route (San Francisco - Christchurch), is priced around $903.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch 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 San Francisco to Christchurch?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch (average of $722). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,320). 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 San Francisco to Christchurch

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Christchurch. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,055Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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