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$405+ Cheap flights from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
Apr 4 — Apr 111
Sat 4/4
Sat 4/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to San Francisco are usually found in April or May, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2026.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/112:05 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/2311:25 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:35 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 10/289:15 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$802
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/296:05 am
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops46h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 11/26:55 pm
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops32h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$803
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/248:00 am
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 8/1410:05 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop20h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$805
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/121:25 pm
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops18h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/2610:45 pm
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops21h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$806
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:35 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 4/1410:30 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$807
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/126:00 am
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops32h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 10/2811:30 am
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops31h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 10/296:00 am
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 11/210:45 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$814
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/203:45 pm
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 4/277:53 pm
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$816
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 4/226:10 am
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop21h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 4/2610:05 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop15h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$818
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Wed 10/146:10 am
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 10/288:50 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$819
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/94:35 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 10/289:15 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$820

Find flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$805
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$405
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,075

Good round-trip deal

$1,181 or less

Good one-way deal

$499 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Christchurch 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/22

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 50m

$818

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/22

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:20 pm-8:10 am

2 stops37h 50m

$836

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 4/17

4:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

10:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$843

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 4/25

1:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

6:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$848

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 3/16

8:10 pm-7:05 am

1 stop30h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

8:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 15m

$1,089

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 4/25

8:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,093

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

6:05 am-6:30 pm

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/22

11:30 am-11:55 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$1,100

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 4/14

3:45 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops26h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

10:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,160

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-6:50 am

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 20m

$1,171

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 4/20

6:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

1:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$1,257

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Christchurch-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Christchurch-San Francisco 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 Christchurch to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Christchurch to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $638). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $994). 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 CHC to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch 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 March 5, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to San Francisco. 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 Christchurch to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Christchurch to San Francisco can take about 20h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $843. Christchurch and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 6922 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Christchurch to San Francisco are Fiji Airways ($350), American Airlines ($361), and United Airlines ($386).

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

    Consider United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (85%) or SWISS (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Christchurch to San Francisco.

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

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco is generally $1,121, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $378. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $807 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $638). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $994). 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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