United States to New Zealand Β· 6,926 miles (11,147 km)

San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC) flights

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37,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with ANA Mileage Club

An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC) starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC): United Airlines. The two airports are 6,926 miles (11,147 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Auckland, Nadi and Brisbane and more.

How many miles SFO to CHC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines37,500$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines44,000$5.60–355.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines45,000$71.61–76.11
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines60,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines69,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines80,000$50.40
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines90,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines100,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SFO to CHC

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SFO to CHC with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SFO to CHC with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    United Airlines logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
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    Fiji Airways logo
  • Via Brisbane (BNE)United Airlines, then Air New Zealand and Qantas
    United Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
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  • Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
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  • Via Melbourne (MEL)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 1 more
    United Airlines logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Qantas logo
  • Via Adelaide (ADL)United Airlines, then Air New Zealand
    United Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Tokyo (NRT)ANA, United Airlines and 2 more, then Air New Zealand
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    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
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    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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SFO to CHC: common questions

How many miles does SFO to CHC cost?

In economy it starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (44,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (45,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to CHC?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Christchurch (CHC).

How far is San Francisco from Christchurch by plane?

San Francisco (SFO) and Christchurch (CHC) are 6,926 miles (11,147 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SFO to CHC award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between San Francisco and Christchurch?

The most direct connections are through Auckland (AKL), Nadi (NAN), Brisbane (BNE), Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Auckland.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.