Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Christchurch and San Francisco?

Nadi (NAN) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Christchurch to San Francisco

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $686.

How often are flights from Christchurch to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between Christchurch and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 107 minutes.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Auckland (AKL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 23m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 20m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport?

Prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $851.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Christchurch to San Francisco is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,272. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,477.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Christchurch to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $1,083. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,342.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Christchurch when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $1,014 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Christchurch for as low as $810 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Christchurch to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Christchurch to San Francisco flight.

How have Christchurch to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Christchurch to San Francisco flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Christchurch to San Francisco takes 13h 00m

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How far is Christchurch to San Francisco by plane?
San Francisco is 6928.1 mi away from Christchurch. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 13h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
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Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Christchurch to San Francisco is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (78.57% of total bookings). The next most popular plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (21.43%).

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Christchurch to San Francisco

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $851.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Christchurch to San Francisco is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,272. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,477.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Christchurch to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $1,083. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,342.

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

What cabin class options are available on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Christchurch to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Christchurch to San Francisco flight.

How have Christchurch to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Christchurch to San Francisco flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Christchurch to San Francisco

How often are flights from Christchurch to San Francisco delayed?

Historically, on average around 6% of flights between Christchurch and San Francisco have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 107 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to San Francisco flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Christchurch and San Francisco?

Nadi (NAN) was the most common stop: 67% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $686.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Flights connecting via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 20m.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Christchurch to San Francisco?

Auckland (AKL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 23m.

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