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$353 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

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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

Sat, Jul 26 - Thu, Jul 31
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10:55 pm - 4:15 pmSFO-CHC
22h 20m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 1:45 pmCHC-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$707Fiji Airways
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 2
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11:25 pm - 1:05 pmSFO-CHC
17h 40m1 stop
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9:40 am - 1:25 pmCHC-SFO
23h 45m2 stops
Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 18
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4:19 pm - 12:40 amSFO-CHC
36h 21m2 stops
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6:10 am - 10:39 amCHC-SFO
25h 29m2 stops
$1,019Air Canada
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Sat, Nov 22 - Mon, Dec 1
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6:05 pm - 11:05 pmSFO-CHC
32h 00m2 stops
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11:00 am - 11:05 amCHC-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$1,031Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 18
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9:15 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
22h 10m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 3:45 pmCHC-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
$1,236Qantas Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 18
Qantas Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 3:25 pmSFO-CHC
26h 25m2 stops
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4:30 pm - 3:45 pmCHC-SFO
20h 15m1 stop
$1,241Qantas Airways
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
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7:50 pm - 2:25 pmSFO-CHC
21h 35m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 11:05 amCHC-SFO
35h 55m1 stop
$1,286Air New Zealand
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Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 22
Air New Zealand Logo
7:50 pm - 11:25 amSFO-CHC
18h 35m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 11:05 amCHC-SFO
18h 05m1 stop
$1,300Air New Zealand
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
10:59 pm - 12:25 pmSFO-CHC
40h 26m2 stops
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6:00 am - 8:25 amCHC-SFO
23h 25m1 stop
$1,432United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Dec 11
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8:50 pm - 9:25 amSFO-CHC
16h 35m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 11:05 amCHC-SFO
16h 05m1 stop
$1,433United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

 
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

Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch provides a flat space for comfort on long-haul flights.


Air New Zealand offers free Wi-Fi on most 777s, Neos, and 787s for low-data activities.

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United Polaris offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding for enhanced comfort.


United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging; T-Mobile users get free streaming on equipped flights.

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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.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays 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 April, where tickets cost $1,098 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,134 and $1,956 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$353
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 37% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 49% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Christchurch 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 San Francisco to Christchurch

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch was $353 for a one-way ticket and $707 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 Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    Nadi 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, Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,383 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Fiji Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,052 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 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch. 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 San Francisco to Christchurch? 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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 200 reviews
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.5Food
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

4.0 OkayChristopher, Jun 2025NAN - SYD
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

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.

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

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

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.

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.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

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