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$543+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Island

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 December 12, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/96:39 pmSFO - CHC
3 stops25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/166:05 amCHC - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,385
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:55 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/16:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,448
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops44h 45mChina Southern
Sun 1/1810:30 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/10$1,546
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/188:30 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,550
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/248:22 amSFO - CHC
2 stops42h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/182:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,612
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/166:05 amCHC - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,616
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/118:10 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/238:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,956
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/118:10 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/241:05 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,991
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/118:10 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/2510:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,034
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/177:15 amSFO - NSN
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/165:30 pmNSN - SFO
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,243
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/1110:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop23h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/252:15 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$2,472
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1610:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/309:20 amZQN - SFO
1 stop22h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$2,500

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$933
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$543
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,090
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 12, 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 FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

10:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/1

10:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,113

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

8:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/17

3:55 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$1,245

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

8:15 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

3:55 pm-7:22 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$1,245

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/22

7:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

$1,278

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,285

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/24

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,285

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/17

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,286

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

8:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 3/5

9:50 am-1:31 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$1,325

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

8:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-6:42 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$1,325

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-6:42 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$1,325

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Island (average of $722). Flying from San Francisco to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to South Island is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 55% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United 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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,095 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
210 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to South Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to South Island in 14h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Air New Zealand, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to South Island is about 6922 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $356 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 Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with prices starting from $662 and $772, 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 $771. On average you can expect to pay $1,224. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $933.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Island (average of $722). Flying from San Francisco to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,049Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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