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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 Rs233,021. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Francisco.Rs110,255 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,255, select.
      San Francisco.Rs110,443 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 3 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,443, select.
      San Francisco.Rs114,649 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs114,649, select.
      San Francisco.Rs114,811 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs114,811, select.
      San Francisco.Rs115,200 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs115,200, select.
      San Francisco.Rs121,232 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,232, select.
      San Francisco.Rs128,764 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Christchurch on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs128,764, select.
      San Francisco.Rs129,288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs129,288, select.
      San Francisco.Rs130,425 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs130,425, select.
      San Francisco.Rs134,032 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Christchurch on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,032, select.
      San Francisco.Rs135,220 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,220, select.
      San Francisco.Rs140,553 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs140,553, select.
      San Francisco.Rs179,037 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Christchurch on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs179,037, select.
      San Francisco.Rs181,265 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Christchurch on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs181,265, select.
      San Francisco.Rs186,200 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs186,200, select.
      San Francisco.Rs189,794 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Christchurch on Mon, 26 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs189,794, 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 March.
      Aug
      from Rs186,200
      Sep
      from Rs130,425
      Oct
      from Rs135,220
      Nov
      from Rs121,232
      Dec
      from Rs129,288
      Jan
      from Rs114,811
      Feb
      from Rs140,553
      Mar
      from Rs110,255
      Apr
      from Rs115,200
      May
      from Rs110,443
      Jun
      from Rs114,649
      Jul
      from Rs189,794

      Direct flights from Christchurch to San Francisco International

      Air New Zealand
      Lufthansa
      SWISS
      United

      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.

      San Francisco International

      18km from central San Francisco
      ClosestCheapest
      from Rs110,436
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      Oakland Metropolitan Oak

      19km from central San Francisco
      from Rs155,419
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      Concord

      40km from central San Francisco
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      San Jose International

      63km from central San Francisco
      from Rs150,650
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      San Jose Reid-Hillview

      72km from central San Francisco
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      Santa Rosa

      88km from central San Francisco
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      Christchurch to San Francisco: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs110,255
      Cheapest month to flyMarch
      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 Rs226,288. 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 August 2026, 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 April.
      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 Saturday, 10 April 2027.
      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 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)

      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 and 24ºC.

      • January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. 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.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Christchurch to San Francisco

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.