SFO - CHC

$622 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 28/8. 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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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Christchurch

 
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,448
Overall average: $2,349
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/8Mon 21/9
SFO - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$4,027
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/3Tue 24/3
SFO - CHC • Direct
When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
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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 return 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 return flight deals from San Francisco to Christchurch

Sun, 30 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep
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23:25 - 22:15
SFO
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CHC
27h 50m
2 stops
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11:00 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
20h 55m
1 stop
$1,448Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 1 Aug
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17:57 - 12:05
SFO
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CHC
23h 08m
2 stops
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13:05 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
19h 50m
1 stop
$1,518Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 1 Aug
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19:40 - 12:05
SFO
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CHC
21h 25m
2 stops
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13:05 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
19h 50m
1 stop
$1,519Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 15 May
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22:35 - 07:25
SFO
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CHC
37h 50m
2 stops
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08:30 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
24h 25m
2 stops
$1,548Multiple Airlines
Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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22:35 - 21:15
SFO
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CHC
27h 40m
2 stops
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17:05 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
14h 50m
1 stop
$1,591Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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22:35 - 07:25
SFO
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CHC
37h 50m
2 stops
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09:40 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
23h 15m
2 stops
$1,618Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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22:35 - 16:45
SFO
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CHC
23h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
23h 15m
2 stops
$1,630Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sat, 1 Aug
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17:57 - 12:05
SFO
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CHC
23h 08m
2 stops
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13:05 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
19h 50m
1 stop
$1,669Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
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23:00 - 17:10
SFO
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CHC
23h 10m
2 stops
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08:00 - 06:50
CHC
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SFO
17h 50m
2 stops
$1,691Air New Zealand
Thu, 30 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
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23:00 - 17:10
SFO
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CHC
23h 10m
2 stops
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07:00 - 06:50
CHC
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SFO
18h 50m
2 stops
$1,692Air New Zealand
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.

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 $2,238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $4,406 and $3,420 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $2,213 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 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$622
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 61% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $622 for a one-way ticket and $1,448 for a return.

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

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Christchurch, also known as 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.

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

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

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

  • 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.

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