Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Christchurch generally make it to San Francisco in 13h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,922 miles. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Christchurch and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Christchurch and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 00m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco was $404 for a one-way ticket and $740 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Yes <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 Tuesdays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 Tuesdays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 2:15 pm and will be landing in San Francisco at 6:15 am.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to San Francisco jets off at 2:15 pm and lands at 6:15 am.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

How often are flights from Christchurch to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Christchurch and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 123 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Lufthansa have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Christchurch to San Francisco were found on Air Canada ($745) and Qantas Airways ($754).

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Christchurch to San Francisco were found on Air Canada ($745) and Qantas Airways ($754).

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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

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 Tuesdays.

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

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.

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

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 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Christchurch to San Francisco were found on Air Canada ($745) and Qantas Airways ($754).

How often are flights from Christchurch to San Francisco delayed?

Weekly flights between Christchurch and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 5% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 123 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Based on our data, Lufthansa have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and San Francisco?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco take?

Nonstop flights from Christchurch generally make it to San Francisco in 13h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,922 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 2:15 pm and will be landing in San Francisco at 6:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to San Francisco jets off at 2:15 pm and lands at 6:15 am.

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How many flights are there between Christchurch and San Francisco per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Christchurch and lands in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 13h 00m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 3 flights.

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 $404 for a one-way ticket and $740 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?

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.

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