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October 2 - October 18

Cheapest

Best

SFO - Christchurch

$1,030

$782

Round trip

October 2 - October 17

Cheapest

Best

SFO - Christchurch

$1,029

$782

Round trip

September 18 - October 11

SFO - Christchurch

$937

$849

Round trip

September 11 - October 11

SFO - Christchurch

$928

$849

Round trip

September 18 - October 9

SFO - Christchurch

$937

$849

Round trip

September 11 - October 9

SFO - Christchurch

$928

$849

Round trip

August 14 - August 30

Earliest

SFO - Christchurch

$1,050

$850

Round trip

August 14 - September 6

Earliest

SFO - Christchurch

$1,042

$850

Round trip

September 11 - September 27

SFO - Christchurch

$934

$864

Round trip

September 12 - October 4

SFO - Christchurch

$931

$864

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch connect at least once, with only 9.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch are available, you'll most often find yourself with at least two stops on your journey.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Christchurch takes about 24h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route, covering a substantial distance and often incorporating multiple stopovers to reach your destination.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $734. Other relatively inexpensive months include June, with a median fare of $1059, and November, where the median fare is $1066. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch, fares typically range from $1056–$1380, with a median of $1129. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level. Currently, only 1% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that while some deals exist, they are not widespread. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Christchurch

Regular price: $889 - $1,672

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $889 and $1672. The current lowest deal is $782 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 2 to Oct 18.

now $782

Low $889

High $1,672

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch is April, with a median price of $734. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1213. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $734

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,213

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Christchurch

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Christchurch

San Francisco (SFO) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$1,209

$1,494

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Christchurch

San Francisco (SFO) - Christchurch (CHC)

Frontier Airlines

$1,209

$1,621

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Christchurch

San Francisco (SFO) - Christchurch (CHC)

Frontier Airlines

$1,006

$1,280

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Christchurch

San Francisco (SFO) - Christchurch (CHC)

QantasLink

$1,033

$1,549

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Christchurch

San Francisco (SFO) - Christchurch (CHC)

Frontier Airlines

$1,109

$1,562

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Christchurch

San Francisco (SFO) - Christchurch (CHC)

Frontier Airlines

$1,025

$1,175

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch

16 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 18

$1,030 → $782

24%

15 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 17

$1,029 → $782

24%

16 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 30

$1,050 → $850

19%

23 nights

Aug 14 - Sep 6

$1,042 → $850

18%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch

San Francisco - Christchurch route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Christchurch are currently at $782, which is below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch, with a median price of $734.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 24h 45m long

Flights from San Francisco to Christchurch typically take 24h 45m, covering a distance of 11147 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 90.2% of deals for this long-haul route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines has offered direct flights

United Airlines has historically offered direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch appear regularly, about 0.33 times a day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good choice for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$782

Christchurch main airports to arrive at

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient arrival point for Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$782

Airports nearby Christchurch used as alternative

Timaru (TIU)

Timaru Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport, offering direct road access via State Highway 1.

📍 ~135 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1105

Dunedin (DUD)

Dunedin Airport is a significant regional hub with more frequent services to major New Zealand cities.

📍 ~300 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1021

Queenstown (ZQN)

Cheapest

Queenstown Airport is a major tourist hub with high flight frequency and international capacity.

📍 ~360 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1014

Woodbourne (BHE)

Woodbourne Airport is an accessible alternative via the main northern road corridor, useful for travelers heading north.

📍 ~260 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1044

Nelson (NSN)

Nelson Airport is one of New Zealand's busiest regional airports, offering good connectivity and reliable service.

📍 ~290 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1020

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Christchurch

77% AI deal score

$3,147

From SFO

Elite

Dec 02

Christchurch, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$3,166

$3,147

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From SFO

Elite

Aug 01

Christchurch, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

Christchurch, New Zealand

49% AI deal score

$14,009

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Christchurch

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Christchurch is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $848. Booking 7-13 days in advance saw an average price of $1171, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in an average price of $1737. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $1485.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch was considered to be $1056 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $1129. Prices typically ranged up to $1380 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Christchurch, with a median price of $734. Other relatively inexpensive months include June, with a median price of $1059, and November, with a median price of $1066. The annual median price for this route is typically $1129.

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