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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from $430

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 10/10. 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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10:05 pm - 7:25 am
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CHC
36h 20m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 12:35 pm
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$931Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 28
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9:50 pm - 10:20 pm
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CHC
27h 30m
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6:15 am - 12:25 pm
CHC
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SFO
27h 10m
2 stops
$1,025Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 20
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4:55 pm - 1:10 pm
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CHC
23h 15m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 12:25 pm
CHC
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SFO
19h 15m
1 stop
$1,043Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Sun, Jan 31
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11:25 pm - 1:10 pm
SFO
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CHC
17h 45m
1 stop
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2:10 pm - 5:24 pm
CHC
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SFO
24h 14m
2 stops
$1,057Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7
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10:05 pm - 5:35 pm
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CHC
22h 30m
2 stops
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9:40 am - 12:25 pm
CHC
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SFO
23h 45m
2 stops
$1,069Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15
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11:05 pm - 6:10 pm
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CHC
23h 05m
2 stops
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6:50 pm - 12:35 pm
CHC
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SFO
38h 45m
2 stops
$1,070Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10
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11:25 pm - 1:10 pm
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CHC
17h 45m
1 stop
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2:10 pm - 9:18 pm
CHC
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SFO
28h 08m
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$1,074Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 12
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10:05 pm - 8:50 pm
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CHC
25h 45m
2 stops
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6:15 am - 12:25 pm
CHC
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SFO
27h 10m
2 stops
$1,081Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15
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11:25 pm - 1:10 pm
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CHC
17h 45m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 1:55 pm
CHC
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SFO
28h 35m
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$1,091Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 11
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11:25 pm - 1:10 pm
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CHC
17h 45m
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2:10 pm - 9:18 pm
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SFO
28h 08m
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$1,098Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 9

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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Christchurch flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Jun 24
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
17h 20m
1 stop
CHC10:25 amChristchurch
Jul 24
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
23h 38m
2 stops
SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco
$1,616
Air New Zealand
Jun 24
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
17h 45m
2 stops
CHC10:50 amChristchurch
Jul 24
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
23h 38m
2 stops
SFO6:38 pmSan Francisco
$1,662
Air New Zealand
Jun 24
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
23h 20m
1 stop
CHC4:25 pmChristchurch
Jul 24
CHC5:00 pmChristchurch
14h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,853

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Christchurch flight tickets
American Airlines
Jul 26
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
30h 50m
1 stop
CHC12:20 amChristchurch
Jul 31
CHC6:00 amChristchurch
30h 45m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,298
American Airlines
Aug 3
SFO8:11 pmSan Francisco
24h 14m
2 stops
CHC3:25 pmChristchurch
Aug 7
CHC6:00 amChristchurch
30h 45m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,303

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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 June 12, 2026.
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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

10:05 pm-7:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 11/28

2:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$931

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

9:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 11/20

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,025

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

4:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 1/31

2:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,043
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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 11/7

2:10 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$1,057

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/8

10:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 11/15

9:40 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,069

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

11:05 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 11/10

6:50 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,070

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 11/12

2:10 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,074

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 11/6

10:05 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 11/15

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,081

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 11/11

6:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,091

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:25 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 11/9

2:10 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,098

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Christchurch?

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 $981. 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 $1,296.

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 Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,995. 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 $1,537 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 $960 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 44% 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 June 2026, prices for San Francisco to Christchurch flights are approximately 57% cheaper 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

Fastest flight time

14h 10m

Direct flights

Mon and Sat

Airports in Christchurch

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Christchurch takes 14h 10m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Christchurch on Monday 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Christchurch

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Free Cancellation
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $567Free CancellationRating
8.1
243 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
8.0
645 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,146Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,813 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,270Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,046 reviews
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