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$327+ 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to San Francisco are usually found in January or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$654
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$327
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$926

Good one-way deal

$568 or less
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 10/136:05 amCHC - SFO
2 stops29h 23mAir Canada
Mon 10/276:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/18$654
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/146:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops25h 29mAir Canada
Tue 11/186:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$703
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:40 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 9/210:10 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/18$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/256:00 amCHC - SFO
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/294:37 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops27h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$713
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/96:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/149:00 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop30h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$721
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/256:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops28h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/14:25 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$724

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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 10/13

6:05 am-3:28 pm

2 stops29h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:00 pm-12:35 am

2 stops34h 35m

$654

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 11/14

6:10 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$703

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 9/9

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

9:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$711

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 9/25

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

4:37 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$711

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

4:37 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$713

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-10:23 am

2 stops23h 23m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

9:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 59m

$721

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 11/14

4:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$726

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 11/8

6:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$327

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 12/1

9:00 pm-10:39 am

2 stops34h 39m

$342

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 10/1

6:35 am-10:28 am

2 stops23h 53m

$354

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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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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 85 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Christchurch to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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 August 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Christchurch to San Francisco 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 popular is this Christchurch to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 2 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to San Francisco.

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

    A quick flight from Christchurch to San Francisco can take about 20h 05m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $711. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $940. Air New Zealand is priced at 8% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco is generally $771, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $529. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $654 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Christchurch to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 airline flying from Christchurch to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
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Air New ZealandCheapest$940Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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