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$513+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to South Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Dec 8 — Dec 151
Sun 12/8
Sun 12/15
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to South Island (zzEDG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2024.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/214:30 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,063
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 1/194:30 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/3$1,339
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/811:30 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/172:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$1,445
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/84:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/1711:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops22h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 12/2$1,562
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/510:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/1610:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$1,648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:30 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/212:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,679
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops43h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 1/218:20 amCHC - SFO
2 stops25h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,713
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/811:25 amSFO - ZQN
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/175:20 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/910:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/183:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,052
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/97:24 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops23h 51mQantas Airways
Mon 12/167:00 amZQN - SFO
2 stops25h 07mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$2,483
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/172:20 pmSFO - IVC
2 stops24h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/2510:40 amIVC - SFO
2 stops21h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$2,537
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2010:35 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/57:00 pmNSN - SFO
2 stops41h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$3,375

Find flights from San Francisco to South Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 4/29

1:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$848

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

9:47 am-7:45 am

2 stops48h 58m

Christchurch

Tue 2/11

2:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$909

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

11:30 pm-9:35 am

Nonstop14h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 3/30

5:00 pm-7:00 am

1 stop34h 00m

$934

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:05 pm-11:10 am

2 stops18h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 4/29

3:00 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

$957

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

6:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 3/17

6:10 am-12:11 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$959

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

6:50 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,023

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/20

3:05 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$1,042

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

8:15 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/11

6:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,056

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

9:45 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Nelson

Mon 3/24

4:00 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops41h 50m

$1,079

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

8:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 15m

Nelson

Mon 3/24

6:25 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$1,091

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Island?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from San Francisco to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,712). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to South Island as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated December 3, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and ANA from San Francisco to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,462 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,339 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
520 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
830 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

good service ,nice staff ,the sit space is big than normal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to South Island?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Island from San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to South Island one-way?

    $513 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with prices starting from $840 and $916, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to South Island?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Queenstown Intl or San Francisco - Blenheim, San Francisco - Christchurch is the most popular route from San Francisco to South Island.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to South Island?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to South Island is $741. On average you can expect to pay $1,203. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $848.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from San Francisco to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,712). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to South Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$727Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$972Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,225Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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