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$484 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch departing on 9/8. 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 San Francisco to Christchurch, 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 San Francisco to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$778
Typical prices: $917-$1,230
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/28Sun 9/6
SFO - CHC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$2,082
United Airlines
Fri 12/25Tue 1/5
SFO - CHC • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $778 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,274 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 00m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch (SFO-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Christchurch 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 San Francisco to Christchurch

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6
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11:25 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
17h 40m
1 stop
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1:05 pm - 1:40 pm
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19h 35m
1 stop
$778Fiji Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 17
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10:35 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
18h 30m
1 stop
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5:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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14h 55m
1 stop
$864Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
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11:10 pm - 7:35 am
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CHC
36h 25m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 1:35 pm
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19h 25m
1 stop
$885Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:25 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
17h 40m
1 stop
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8:40 pm - 12:55 pm
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SFO
35h 15m
2 stops
$889Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6
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11:25 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
17h 40m
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9:40 am - 1:40 pm
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23h 00m
2 stops
$891Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:25 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
17h 40m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 12:55 pm
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36h 45m
1 stop
$893Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 19
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10:35 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
18h 30m
1 stop
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5:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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14h 55m
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$916Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 26
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10:35 pm - 1:05 pm
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18h 30m
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3:45 pm - 8:01 am
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36h 16m
2 stops
$922Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 18
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11:25 pm - 12:05 pm
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CHC
17h 40m
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5:00 pm - 12:55 pm
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14h 55m
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$933Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 21
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10:35 pm - 12:05 pm
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18h 30m
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4:05 pm - 12:55 pm
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15h 50m
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$934Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Christchurch on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, 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 San Francisco to Christchurch is August, where tickets cost $981 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,080 and $1,785 respectively.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,571 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, 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 San Francisco to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

 
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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$484
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 32% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch was $388 for a one-way ticket and $778 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Christchurch.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Christchurch from San Francisco?

    Auckland is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Christchurch.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $850 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,686 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Francisco to Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and CHC 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 San Francisco to Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Christchurch

 
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 245 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
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Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

8.0 ExcellentStarlet, May 2026
SFO - NAN
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Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

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.

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

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

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

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Wider seats would be nice. Love the wine selection. Crew is superb. Need more movie / TV selections.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

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.

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.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

After flying Quantas (Prem Econ - SYD-SFO) which was Spectacular, we boarded AA flight SFO/PHL.. Prem Econ was NOT available on this flight so we were stuck in Econ - even though we paid $2600 EACH/ONE WAY for this ticket. I even had to BUY extra legroom seats - this AT LEAST should have been included on the AA flight. There were no screens in seatbacks, forcing passengers to use phones for entertainment. No water bottles were provided - only cups of water. The Quantas flight was FAR superior to the AA flight - even though we purchased Prem Econ for the FULL trip....

Short transfer time in Sydney and ground staff were excellent in assisting in clearing through a chaotic transfer security checking.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

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