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Cheapest return fare
$1,670
Typical prices: $1,412-$1,832
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/9Fri 23/10
CHC - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,328
United Airlines
Tue 22/12Wed 13/1
CHC - SFO • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,670 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,390 (return)
Shortest trip • 15h 28m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco

Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct
Fiji Airways Logo
13:05 - 13:40
CHC
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:10
SFO
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CHC
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,670Fiji Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 23 Oct
Fiji Airways Logo
13:05 - 13:40
CHC
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:10
SFO
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CHC
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,761Fiji Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:40 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
17h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 14:10
SFO
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CHC
21h 05m
2 stops
$2,018Air New Zealand
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
10:00 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
21h 55m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:50
SFO
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CHC
17h 45m
2 stops
$2,020Air New Zealand
Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct
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13:05 - 13:40
CHC
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:18 - 14:45
SFO
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CHC
33h 27m
2 stops
$2,025Multiple Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
20:10 - 06:50
CHC
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SFO
29h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 12:05
SFO
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CHC
19h 00m
2 stops
$2,029Air New Zealand
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
17:00 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
14h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:00
SFO
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CHC
22h 55m
2 stops
$2,031Air New Zealand
Mon, 10 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 - 06:50
CHC
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SFO
15h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 16:00
SFO
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CHC
22h 55m
2 stops
$2,038Air New Zealand
Wed, 12 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
20:10 - 06:50
CHC
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SFO
29h 40m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 08:55
SFO
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CHC
15h 50m
1 stop
$2,041Air New Zealand
Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
17:00 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
14h 55m
1 stop
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23:00 - 16:25
SFO
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CHC
22h 25m
1 stop
$2,043Air New Zealand
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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.

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?

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

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 May, where tickets cost $1,447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,025 and $1,914 respectively.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$1,034
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco was $1,034 for a one-way ticket and $1,670 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to San Francisco?

    Christchurch and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Christchurch from Christchurch and will be arriving at San Francisco.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to San Francisco are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,583 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,414 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to San Francisco

 
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
7.9Comfort
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8.5Crew
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
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Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Apr 2026
CHC - PMR
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Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

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

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

The plane was new (<6mos old) and was very well appointed. Lots of places to store things/plenty of legroom/comfortable seats/great blankets and headsets. Food was very good too. And crew were all very friendly and accommodating. Great trip!

United was excellent. We had very good experience flying the carrier. Certainly. We will opt to fly them for sure. Lufthansa is out.

The seat that I got this time is really good.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

The Manila airport was under renovation so there was no business class lounge. The double security check was disorganized and the flight attendants were grouchy.

Flight attendants on United are the worst in the business. Can’t be bothered to provide even basic levels of service and are as rude as anyone can get. This flight was not an exception to that rule.

United has been holding my money for a cancel on another ticket they wouldn’t let me fly for going on 5 months. Terrible service I wouldn’t choose to buy tickets or fly with united again. Very bad experience generally dishonorable and poor service .

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

temperature, temperature, temperature. it was hot as balls and everyone around me was complaining and constantly adjusting their vents

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