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$569+ 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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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 44 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday 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 October 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/77:50 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops21h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/232:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/28$1,012
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2810:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/56:45 amCHC - SFO
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$1,065
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:53 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/58:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,079
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/710:59 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops36h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/236:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops34h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,158
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/2310:45 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/132:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,207
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/2310:45 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/148:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,212
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 12/2811:25 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/132:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$1,251

Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$920
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$569
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,480

Good round-trip deal

$1,418 or less

Good one-way deal

$772 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

11:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,125

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,135

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,137

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop36h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,137

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

5:00 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,141

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

7:18 am-11:25 am

2 stops31h 07m

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,141

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:25 am-10:25 am

2 stops30h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,141

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

9:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,151

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,152

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

10:05 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$580

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Deals found on 10/29

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 October.
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

*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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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 44 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 $732). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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 October 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
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
520 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Christchurch can take about 29h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,125. San Francisco and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 6922 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($709), United Airlines ($1,075), and Air New Zealand ($1,097) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Christchurch. Fiji Airways is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $1,596, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $772. The most popular route (San Francisco - Christchurch), is priced around $937.

  • 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 $732). Flying from San Francisco to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,097Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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