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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $565

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch departing on 9/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Fiji Airways Logo
11:10 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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CHC
17h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:05 pm - 1:40 pm
CHC
-
SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$906Fiji Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 7:25 am
SFO
-
CHC
36h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:25 pm
CHC
-
SFO
19h 15m
1 stop
$941Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31
Fiji Airways Logo
11:10 pm - 1:05 pm
SFO
-
CHC
17h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 1:40 pm
CHC
-
SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$945Fiji Airways
Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 1:10 pm
SFO
-
CHC
18h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 12:25 pm
CHC
-
SFO
37h 45m
2 stops
$947Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 10
Qantas Airways Logo
11:15 am - 3:25 pm
SFO
-
CHC
31h 10m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 3:55 pm
CHC
-
SFO
23h 25m
1 stop
$1,438Qantas Airways
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 10
Qantas Airways Logo
10:30 pm - 4:25 pm
SFO
-
CHC
21h 55m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
6:20 am - 12:35 pm
CHC
-
SFO
26h 15m
2 stops
$1,443Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 9:25 am
SFO
-
CHC
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
2:00 pm - 12:55 pm
CHC
-
SFO
17h 55m
2 stops
$1,451Air New Zealand
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 8:55 am
SFO
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CHC
15h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
8:00 am - 12:55 pm
CHC
-
SFO
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,468Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, May 2
United Airlines Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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CHC
14h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 6:15 am
CHC
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SFO
13h 00mnonstop
$1,533United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 11:20 pm
SFO
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CHC
27h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:10 am
CHC
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SFO
21h 00m
1 stop
$1,638United Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Apr 29

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Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Christchurch flight tickets
Fiji Airways
Sep 12
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
17h 55m
1 stop
CHC12:05 pmChristchurch
Apr 26
CHC1:05 pmChristchurch
19h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$906
Fiji Airways
Sep 26
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
17h 55m
1 stop
CHC1:05 pmChristchurch
Oct 18
CHC2:05 pmChristchurch
19h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$945
Fiji Airways
Nov 21
SFO9:50 pmSan Francisco
18h 20m
1 stop
CHC1:10 pmChristchurch
Dec 5
CHC2:10 pmChristchurch
19h 25m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,099

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 4/26

1:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$906

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 1/24

10:05 pm-7:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 1/31

2:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$941

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

11:10 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 10/18

2:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$945

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 12/4

10:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 12/10

7:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 45m

$947

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

11:15 am-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 2/10

1:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,438

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

10:30 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 10/14

6:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,443

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

10:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 9/14

2:00 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$1,451

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

10:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 5/2

8:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,468
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 1/24

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 1/31

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,533

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

11:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 4/29

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,638

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $428. If you don’t want to visit Christchurch in August, then you should wait until March to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,283.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Christchurch?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $1,336. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,885. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Christchurch flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Christchurch from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Christchurch for around $1,531 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Christchurch from San Francisco for as low as $1,059 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Christchurch 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 San Francisco to Christchurch flights?

You could potentially save up to 27% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Christchurch flight.

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

As of July 2026, prices for San Francisco to Christchurch flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to Christchurch (SFO to CHC) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$1,482

Fastest flight time

14h 10m

Direct flights

Mon, Thu and Sat

Airports in Christchurch

1 airport
The best flight deal from San Francisco to Christchurch found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,482
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch takes 14h 10m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Christchurch on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Christchurch. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Christchurch (CHC).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Christchurch

  • How far is San Francisco to Christchurch by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to Christchurch will travel around 6928.0 mi. Typically, this will take 14h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Christchurch Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Christchurch Airport?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Christchurch Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Christchurch Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Christchurch Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Christchurch?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Christchurch?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $778Free CancellationRating
8.0
249 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
8.0
656 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,146Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,046 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,212Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,073 reviews
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