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Find cheap flights from California to Christchurch from $762

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Christchurch departing on 4/9. 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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August

High season

December

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$762
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Flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

FAQs for booking flights from California to Christchurch

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Christchurch.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to California with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Find which airlines fly direct from California to Christchurch, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

California to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to California

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +26 more

ANA, Air Canada, +27 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

ANA, Air Canada, +26 more

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Book cheap flights from California to Christchurch

Recent return flight deals

19/10Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
17h 20mLAX-CHC
2/11Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 30mCHC-LAX
$1,266
26/10Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
17h 40mSFO-CHC
2/11Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 00mCHC-SFO
$1,281
24/10Thu
1 stop
17h 40mSFO-CHC
30/10Wed
2 stops
36h 55mCHC-SFO
$1,304
20/10Sun
1 stop
17h 20mLAX-CHC
1/11Fri
2 stops
23h 10mCHC-LAX
$1,387
25/9Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
18h 25mLAX-CHC
7/10Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
20h 20mCHC-LAX
$1,597
26/9Thu
1 stopAir New Zealand
18h 15mSFO-CHC
2/10Wed
1 stopAir New Zealand
32h 55mCHC-SFO
$1,598
26/10Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
24h 56mSFO-CHC
4/11Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 50mCHC-SFO
$1,778
20/6Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
22h 00mLAX-CHC
2/7Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
31h 05mCHC-LAX
$1,780
3/7Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
29h 10mLAX-CHC
6/8Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
27h 15mCHC-LAX
$1,781
26/10Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 46mSFO-CHC
3/11Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
25h 30mCHC-SFO
$1,861

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Recent one-way flight deals

4/9Wed
3 stops
53h 40mSFO-CHC
$762
10/9Tue
3 stops
52h 55mSFO-CHC
$763
7/9Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
17h 40mSFO-CHC
$930
7/9Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
17h 20mLAX-CHC
$930
5/9Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
20h 20mLAX-CHC
$1,425
20/5Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
44h 55mLAX-CHC
$1,427
16/10Wed
1 stopQantas Airways
29h 10mLAX-CHC
$1,560
16/9Mon
2 stopsAir Canada
35h 10mSFO-CHC
$1,623
6/9Fri
1 stopQantas Airways
20h 40mLAX-CHC
$1,662
16/10Wed
3 stopsAir Canada
44h 00mLAX-CHC
$2,912

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Last minute flights from California to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

12/5Sun
multi-stop
43h 35mSFO-CHC
20/5Mon
multi-stop
14h 50mCHC-SFO
$3,438
12/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
42h 55mLAX-CHC
20/5Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 00mCHC-LAX
$3,503
12/5Sun
multi-stop
43h 35mSFO-CHC
20/5Mon
multi-stop
43h 20mCHC-SFO
$3,626
12/5Sun
multi-stop
43h 20mLAX-CHC
20/5Mon
multi-stop
34h 50mCHC-LAX
$3,983

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Flights to Christchurch

Destination:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Christchurch - California

Cabin classes:

$6,952