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$496+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Island

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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,121
(oojo)

One-way from

$550
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,592
From San Francisco to South Island
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 11/164:19 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 21mAir Canada
Tue 11/256:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$811
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 11/256:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:30 amCHC - SFO
2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$833
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:59 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops40h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/278:20 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,118
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2110:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops27h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 10/41:50 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops43h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:45 amZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,163
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:53 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops46h 22mAir Canada
Tue 12/210:35 amZQN - SFO
2 stops23h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$1,167
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/168:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 11/254:35 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,280
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 11/2510:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/32:00 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,296
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 11/2510:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/211:25 amZQN - SFO
2 stops44h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,380
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/511:25 pmSFO - DUD
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/179:25 amDUD - SFO
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,405
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2410:11 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops36h 29mQantas Airways
Tue 12/23:30 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,451
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 11/1510:45 pmSFO - IVC
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/221:10 pmIVC - SFO
2 stops18h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,466

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Island 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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

4:19 pm-12:40 am

2 stops35h 21m

Christchurch

Tue 11/25

6:10 am-12:36 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$811

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 12/3

10:30 am-10:39 am

2 stops21h 09m

$833

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

11:59 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops40h 06m

Christchurch

Tue 1/27

8:20 am-10:54 am

2 stops23h 34m

$1,118

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

10:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 10/4

1:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,152

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 11/25

4:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,280

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

10:45 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 05m

$1,296

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

8:04 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops52h 51m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 9/20

6:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$1,379

San FranciscoDunedin

SFO - DUD

SFODUD

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:25 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Dunedin

Fri 10/17

9:25 am-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,405

San FranciscoInvercargill

SFO - IVC

SFOIVC

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

10:45 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Invercargill

Sat 11/22

1:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 55m

$1,466

San FranciscoInvercargill

SFO - IVC

SFOIVC

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

1:05 am-12:10 pm

2 stops64h 05m

Invercargill

Sat 9/20

4:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

$1,520

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/29

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to South Island

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from San Francisco to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 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 South Island as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines, and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,Jul 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,Jul 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,Jul 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,Jul 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,Jul 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,Jul 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to South Island. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to South Island?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Island from San Francisco.

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

    $661 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $862 and $868, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to South Island?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Queenstown Intl or San Francisco - Dunedin, San Francisco - Christchurch is the most popular route from San Francisco to South Island.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Island?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to South Island is $940. On average you can expect to pay $1,433. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $821.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from San Francisco to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to South Island. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,053Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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