Cheap Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco from $378

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Francisco (CHC-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $378 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CHC to SFO on Wed, Feb 4), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $756 departing on Mon, Feb 9 and returning on Mon, Feb 16.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Christchurch to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 13 hours to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO).

• When is the best time to book flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Christchurch to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Christchurch to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: -/M/-/-/T/-/S -- NZ9851 (14:34) United Airlines: -/M/-/-/T/-/S -- UA731 (14:34)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 4, with one-way flights priced at just $378.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Christchurch (CHC) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco is November, when demand for travel is lower.

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

  After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco on January 20, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $377.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Christchurch?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (CHC-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Christchurch and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Christchurch is 20h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Christchurch to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.