785 € Cheap Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco International

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Flight deals from Christchurch to San Francisco International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 797 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Francisco.785 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 785 €, select.

San Francisco.797 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 797 €, select.

San Francisco.810 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 810 €, select.

San Francisco.810 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 810 €, select.

San Francisco.824 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May, returning Thu, 27 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 7 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 824 €, select.

San Francisco.826 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 826 €, select.

San Francisco.835 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 835 €, select.

San Francisco.840 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 840 €, select.

San Francisco.956 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 956 €, select.

San Francisco.977 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 977 €, select.

San Francisco.1.065 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Thu, 3 Jun.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 20 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.065 €, select.

San Francisco.1.069 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.069 €, select.

San Francisco.1.111 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.111 €, select.

San Francisco.1.111 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.111 €, select.

San Francisco.1.115 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.115 €, select.

San Francisco.1.120 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.120 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Christchurch to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Christchurch to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Christchurch to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Christchurch to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	785 €
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	13 hrs
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand
Average flights per week	13

Finding cheap flights from Christchurch to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Christchurch to San Francisco International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to San Francisco International is 785 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco International?

13 hours is the average flight time from Christchurch to San Francisco International.

Which airlines fly direct from Christchurch to San Francisco International?

Air New Zealand, SWISS and Lufthansa fly direct from Christchurch to San Francisco International.

How many flights are there a week from Christchurch to San Francisco International?

As of August 2026, there are 13 flights per week flying from Christchurch to San Francisco International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco International?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco International is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to San Francisco International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Francisco?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International with?

Currently, Jetstar and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 12 hours 50 minutes.
San Francisco is 21 hours behind Christchurch and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
Your CHC to SFO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United has direct flights from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
United is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating CHC to SFO flights, United leads the way for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHC and SFO:
- Sydney Airport
- Auckland International Airport
- Nadi Airport

Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)

76% of flights departing from Christchurch Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Christchurch to Christchurch Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CHC? If you've booked an early flight from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you're arriving on a late Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

July is the most popular month for flights from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit San Francisco in March.
Book your flight from Christchurch Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to explore San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CHC to SFO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

San Francisco is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.