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$423+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL)

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SFO — AKL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Auckland Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 20 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL). 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 April 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$870
(oojo)

One-way from

$523
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,236

Good round-trip deal

$1,189 or less

Good one-way deal

$793 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Auckland Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Auckland Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Auckland Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Auckland Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 11/238:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$850
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/66:29 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:35 amAKL - SFO
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$889
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 10/297:13 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops26h 07mAir Canada
Wed 11/57:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops24h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 8/511:05 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/281:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$920
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/278:55 amSFO - AKL
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Mon 11/32:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/16$938
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:50 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/27:55 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,003
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/25:49 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops24h 56mQantas Airways
Mon 6/96:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops23h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,025
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:00 amSFO - AKL
2 stops19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/3011:30 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,046
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:25 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops26h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Thu 5/293:20 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops19h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 4/15$1,066

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Auckland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

10:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/22

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$870

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

6:29 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/27

6:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops22h 50m

$889

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

11:05 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/28

1:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$920

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

4:35 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/16

6:35 am-10:28 am

2 stops22h 53m

$948

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

10:05 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/12

7:45 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,018

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

5:49 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops23h 45m

$1,025

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

2:25 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

3:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$1,066

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

12:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/1

1:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$1,127

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

10:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$423

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

11:12 am-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 53m

$526

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Auckland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Auckland flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Auckland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Auckland flights

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SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup with the SFO2Go program during busy times.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Auckland

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Auckland. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Auckland at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Auckland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Auckland flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Auckland

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Auckland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to AKL are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Auckland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Auckland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you will be flying from San Francisco to Auckland Intl. Flights to Auckland Intl (AKL) from San Francisco (SFO) take 12h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from San Francisco to Auckland per day from 9 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Auckland flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Auckland is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $870 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $921 and $948 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Auckland for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $523. Air Tahiti Nui flights start at $569 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $674 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Consider Air Canada (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or United Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $752. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $719 on average our data indicates $3,370 when flying from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Auckland?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Los Angeles?

    The majority of Los Angeles visitors spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $39 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Auckland flights?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland 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 Auckland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Auckland. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$400Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$667Average$937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$704Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$939Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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