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San Francisco.$1,289 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,289, select.
San Francisco.$1,353 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 27 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,353, select.
San Francisco.$1,361 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,361, select.
San Francisco.$1,364 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,364, select.
San Francisco.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jan, returning Thu, 12 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Feb, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, select.
San Francisco.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Thu, 25 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, select.
San Francisco.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, select.
San Francisco.$1,393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,393, 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 June.
May
from $1,410
Jun
from $1,361
Jul
from $1,393
Aug
from $1,364
Sep
from $1,399
Oct
from $1,393
Nov
from $1,399
Dec
from $1,393
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Direct flights from Christchurch to San Francisco International

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$1,289
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time13 hrs
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week13

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Christchurch to San Francisco International is $1,289. 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.
13 hours is the average flight time from Christchurch to San Francisco International.
Air New Zealand, SWISS and Lufthansa fly direct from Christchurch to San Francisco International.
As of May 2025, there are 13 flights per week flying from Christchurch to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco International is usually May 2025.
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 Thursday, 31 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours.
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.
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.
Currently, Fiji Airways and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

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

  • The average time for a direct flight from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 13 hours 10 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is 20 hours behind Christchurch.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CHC to SFO flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • United Airlines has direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Francisco — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CHC to SFO flights. A dependable 94.44% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CHC and SFO:

    • Auckland Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

    • Nadi International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Currently, $582 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,289. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from CHC to SFO by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CHC to SFO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

  • 74.2% of flights taking off from Christchurch International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • To reach Christchurch International Airport from central Christchurch, it takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Have an early flight from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CHC:

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

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

  • From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Before locking in your flight from Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CHC to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are among the biggest draws.

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