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$1,424+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Auckland (AKL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — AKL
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/185:06 pmSBA - AKL
1 stop16h 54mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/88:15 pmAKL - SBA
1 stop22h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/29$1,424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/185:00 amSBA - AKL
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/87:40 pmAKL - SBA
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,496
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:27 pmSBA - AKL
2 stops61h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/81:45 pmAKL - SBA
3 stops47h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$3,470

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Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

5:06 pm-6:00 am

1 stop16h 54m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

8:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop22h 44m

$1,424

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

5:00 am-5:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

7:40 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,496

Santa BarbaraAuckland

SBA - AKL

SBAAKL

Santa Barbara

Tue 3/18

7:27 pm-5:00 am

2 stops61h 33m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

1:45 pm-6:29 pm

3 stops47h 44m

$3,470

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Deals found on 1/29

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara to Auckland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara to Auckland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Auckland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 SBA to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 January 30, 2025.

When flying from Santa Barbara to Auckland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 January 30, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Auckland round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Auckland round-trip from $1,424. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Auckland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from Santa Barbara 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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