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$539 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco

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Cheap Flight Deals from Christchurch to San Francisco (CHC-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Christchurch to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to San Francisco.
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United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:15 amCHC-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-CHC
42h 55m1 stop
$973United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Air New Zealand Logo
9:00 pm - 12:50 pmCHC-SFO
34h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:25 am - 8:05 amSFO-CHC
28h 40m2 stops
$976Air New Zealand
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 8:10 amCHC-SFO
35h 40m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 11:25 amSFO-CHC
18h 20m1 stop
$1,006United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 23
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 10:45 amCHC-SFO
23h 45m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
7:55 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
24h 30m2 stops
$1,046Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 23
Qantas Airways Logo
4:40 pm - 5:45 pmCHC-SFO
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
33h 10m2 stops
$1,056Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 24
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 am - 10:45 amCHC-SFO
23h 45m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
33h 10m2 stops
$1,062Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 24
Qantas Airways Logo
8:30 am - 7:02 pmCHC-SFO
29h 32m3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
4:18 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
28h 07m2 stops
$1,086Qantas Airways
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Mon, Jun 16 - Mon, Jun 23
Qantas Airways Logo
4:40 pm - 5:45 pmCHC-SFO
20h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
22h 25m1 stop
$1,089Qantas Airways
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
Air New Zealand Logo
8:45 am - 7:00 amCHC-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-CHC
19h 20m1 stop
$1,533Air New Zealand
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Sat, May 31 - Sun, Jun 8
China Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:55 pmCHC-SFO
46h 15m2 stops
China Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 11:59 pmSFO-CHC
51h 54m2 stops
$1,737China Airlines
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Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Jun 22
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Expert advice for your flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Air New Zealand

Economy Stretch seats offer 39% more legroom and quicker disembarkation.


Free Wi-Fi on most 777s and 787s for low-data activities.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for long-haul comfort.


Priority Boarding in Zone 2 helps avoid gate-checking carry-ons.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Christchurch to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Christchurch to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Christchurch, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco is January, where tickets cost $843 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,095 and $1,087 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Christchurch to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,086 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$539
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

When to book flights from Christchurch to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco was $539 for a one-way ticket and $973 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Christchurch and San Francisco?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco, Air New Zealand or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,218 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,152 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. Booking your flights between Christchurch and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $722 or less one-way.

Top 3 airlines serving from Christchurch to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 190 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025NAN - SFO
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

I needed to make changes to my flights. When I called customer service, they assisted me with care professionalism.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

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