Question 1

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 14h 10m, covering a distance of 17,929 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch was $988 for a one-way ticket and $1,598 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Christchurch, also known as Christchurch. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 23:25 and will be landing in Christchurch at 10:35.

Question 5

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch jets off at 23:25 and lands at 10:35.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch is April, where tickets cost $2,101 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,777 and $2,721 respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch is April, where tickets cost $2,101 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,777 and $2,721 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 15

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 16

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Christchurch were found on Air Canada ($1,598) and Air New Zealand ($1,660).

Question 17

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Christchurch were found on Air Canada ($1,598) and Air New Zealand ($1,660).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $2,146, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $2,146, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch is April, where tickets cost $2,101 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,777 and $2,721 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $2,146, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Christchurch, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Christchurch?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Christchurch were found on Air Canada ($1,598) and Air New Zealand ($1,660).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Christchurch?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch take?

The average direct flight takes 14h 10m, covering a distance of 17,929 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 23:25 and will be landing in Christchurch at 10:35.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch jets off at 23:25 and lands at 10:35.

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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 $988 for a one-way ticket and $1,598 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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