Cheap flights from San Francisco to Christchurch from £362

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Sun, Mar 1
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£362
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Sun, Mar 1
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£362
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Wed, Mar 4
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£364
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Wed, Mar 4
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£374
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Wed, Mar 4
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£379
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Fri, Mar 6
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£678
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
San Francisco SFOChristchurch CHC
£691
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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
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£691
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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
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Fri, Mar 6 – Wed, Mar 11
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£362

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,297

Cheapest round-trip

£678

Average round-trip

£887

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).

Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), located approximately 12 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The Purple Line bus provides an affordable connection to the central city, while taxis and ride-hailing offer faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$8.50 (adult fare; Metrocard users pay less)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

$30-$55 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

$35-$80 (pre-booked; price varies by provider)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

$40-$120 (daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
  • Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
11159 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Christchurch in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
United Airlines
------1---1------
Air New Zealand
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
United Airlines
------1---1---1
Air New Zealand
---------------------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
United Airlines
------------1---1
Air New Zealand
---------------------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
United Airlines
------1---1---1
Air New Zealand
---------------------
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
February
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
15 Feb
89%
16°C12°C
22 Feb
25°C14°C
Monday
16 Feb
88%
13°C12°C
23 Feb
21°C9°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
86%
13°C12°C
24 Feb
18°C10°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
88%
18°C12°C
25 Feb
20°C13°C
Thursday
19 Feb
23°C11°C
26 Feb
79%
24°C12°C
Friday
20 Feb
89%
17°C14°C
27 Feb
78%
16°C13°C
Saturday
21 Feb
18°C14°C
28 Feb
87%
18°C14°C
The distance between San Francisco and Christchurch is 11159 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, and Hawaiian Airlines. San Francisco and Christchurch have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Christchurch?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Christchurch takes around 14 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Christchurch?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Christchurch is 11159 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Christchurch?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Air New Zealand.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Emirates, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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