CHC - SFO

$373 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 11/23. 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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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

Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 20
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6:10 am - 11:20 amCHC-SFO
26h 10m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 12:40 amSFO-CHC
39h 20m2 stops
$722Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
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3:55 pm - 10:41 pmCHC-SFO
27h 46m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 11:55 pmSFO-CHC
32h 55m2 stops
$726American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 20
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4:35 pm - 3:55 pmCHC-SFO
20h 20m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-CHC
19h 25m1 stop
$735American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 20
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4:35 pm - 3:55 pmCHC-SFO
20h 20m1 stop
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6:09 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
25h 16m2 stops
$737Qantas Airways
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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3:55 pm - 8:14 pmCHC-SFO
25h 19m2 stops
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12:10 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
30h 15m2 stops
$744Qantas Airways
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
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4:35 pm - 3:55 pmCHC-SFO
20h 20m1 stop
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8:15 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
22h 10m1 stop
$761Qantas Airways
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Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 20
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5:00 pm - 6:05 amCHC-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
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11:25 pm - 9:35 amSFO-CHC
14h 10mnonstop
$812United Airlines
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Sun, Mar 8 - Fri, Mar 20
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1:15 pm - 5:15 amCHC-SFO
13h 00mnonstop
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11:25 pm - 9:35 amSFO-CHC
14h 10mnonstop
$814United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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4:00 pm - 11:05 amCHC-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 8:05 amSFO-CHC
21h 40m2 stops
$997Air New Zealand
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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4:30 pm - 11:05 amCHC-SFO
15h 35m1 stop
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7:50 pm - 8:55 pmSFO-CHC
28h 05m1 stop
$1,003Air New Zealand
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Air New Zealand's Economy Stretch offers 39% more legroom.
United's Priority Boarding in Zone 2 avoids gate-checking.
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $726 (round-trip)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
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April
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$722
Overall average: $1,053
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Sun 3/8Fri 3/20
CHC - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$814
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Sun 3/8Fri 3/20
CHC - SFO • Non-stop
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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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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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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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 April, where tickets cost $868 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,121 and $1,098 respectively.

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, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$373
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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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 $373 for a one-way ticket and $722 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and San Francisco.

  • 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 $539 or less one-way.

Reviews of the top airline flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 506 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

4.0 OkayRebecca, Sep 2025SFO - AKL
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Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

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