CHC - SFO

$441 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco departing on 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$910
Typical prices: $1,010-$1,194
American Airlines
Fri 1/16Sun 2/1
CHC - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,012
Air New Zealand
Fri 1/16Sun 2/1
CHC - SFO • Non-stop
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Air New Zealand's Economy Stretch offers 39% more legroom.
United's Priority Boarding in Zone 2 avoids gate-checking.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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There are direct flights from Christchurch to San Francisco 3 days a week: Tue, Fri, Sun.
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 11:12 pm
CHC
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SFO
34h 22m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 1:15 pm
SFO
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CHC
33h 33m2 stops
$910American Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 5:24 pm
CHC
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SFO
28h 34m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:42 am - 1:15 pm
SFO
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CHC
33h 33m2 stops
$911American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 1:31 pm
CHC
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SFO
24h 41m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 1:15 pm
SFO
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CHC
33h 31m2 stops
$914American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 3:12 pm
CHC
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SFO
26h 22m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 1:15 pm
SFO
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CHC
33h 31m2 stops
$918American Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:25 pm
CHC
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SFO
22h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 5:35 pm
SFO
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CHC
22h 30m2 stops
$962Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 24
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 7:00 am
CHC
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SFO
16h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 2:10 pm
SFO
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CHC
21h 05m2 stops
$990Air New Zealand
Mon, Apr 27 - Sun, May 24
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 7:00 am
CHC
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SFO
16h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 9:35 am
SFO
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CHC
16h 30m1 stop
$997Air New Zealand
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24
Air Canada Logo
8:45 am - 12:20 pm
CHC
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SFO
24h 35m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:20 pm - 11:05 pm
SFO
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CHC
36h 45m2 stops
$1,000Air Canada
Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 1
Air New Zealand Logo
2:15 pm - 6:15 am
CHC
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SFO
13h 00mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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CHC
14h 10mnonstop
$1,012Air New Zealand
Fri, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:25 pm
CHC
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SFO
22h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 7:35 am
SFO
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CHC
36h 30m2 stops
$1,016Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco departing in January.

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 Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Christchurch, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 April, where tickets cost $838 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,220 and $1,121 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 $552 on average.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Christchurch to San Francisco

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
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.

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.

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Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$441
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $441 for a one-way ticket and $910 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.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Christchurch to San Francisco on on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $670 or less one-way and $1,171 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Christchurch to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to San Francisco

Tuesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Christchurch

Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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