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How to get from Christchurch to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Auckland: about 16h 35m including the connection. Other options: via Nadi, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Two tickets from $684.

Flights from Christchurch to San Francisco

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Best fares from Christchurch to San Francisco

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $481 1 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $481

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Auckland
16h 35m
two tickets, via Auckland
$684
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,932 mi (11,156 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
16h 35m
with the connection
Christchurch to Auckland flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to San Francisco flight 12h 10m
two ticketsfrom $684
Via Nadi
Fiji
17h 35m
with the connection
Christchurch to Nadi flight 4h
Connection of about 3h
Nadi to San Francisco flight 10h 35m
two ticketsfrom $877
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h 5m
with the connection
Christchurch to Brisbane flight 3h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to San Francisco flight 13h 10m
Via Sydney
Australia
20h 10m
with the connection
Christchurch to Sydney flight 3h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to San Francisco flight 13h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,070
Via Melbourne
Australia
21h 15m
with the connection
Christchurch to Melbourne flight 3h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to San Francisco flight 14h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,538

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Christchurch to San Francisco?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.
What is the fastest way to fly from Christchurch to San Francisco?
Via Auckland: 1h 25m to the connection, 12h 10m after it, about 16h 35m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Christchurch to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $684. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Christchurch and San Francisco?
Auckland (16h 35m total), Nadi (17h 35m total), Brisbane (20h 5m total), Sydney (20h 10m total) and Melbourne (21h 15m total).
How far is San Francisco from Christchurch?
6,932 mi (11,156 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.