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$422+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New Zealand

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$871
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$422
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,135

Good round-trip deal

$1,168 or less

Good one-way deal

$805 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/138:58 amSFO - AKL
1 stop26h 52mDelta
Thu 5/221:00 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/24$863
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1310:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$871
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 5/56:29 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops25h 36mAir Canada
Mon 5/196:35 amAKL - SFO
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$877
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 7/2911:00 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 8/121:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/24$880
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/74:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/206:05 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$952
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 11/194:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/210:30 amCHC - SFO
2 stops21h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$974
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:35 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$996
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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
1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/3011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,040
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/1510:40 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/291:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,092
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 11/25:15 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,104
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 10/2911:25 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops21h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 11/159:05 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops36h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,124
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/1612:20 amSFO - AKL
1 stop40h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/261:25 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/24$1,130

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

8:58 am-6:50 am

1 stop26h 52m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/22

1:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop16h 10m

$863

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 25m

$871

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:29 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/19

6:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops22h 50m

$877

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

11:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/12

1:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$880

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

4:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 5/20

6:05 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 20m

$952

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

6:39 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops24h 46m

Christchurch

Tue 9/30

6:35 am-4:20 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$995

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/30

11:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,040

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

10:40 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

1:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,092

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

12:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/14

1:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,126

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

10:05 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/11

7:45 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,145

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand?

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

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

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand 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 New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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 New Zealand. 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 New Zealand?

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

  • How popular is this San Francisco to New Zealand flight route?

    The San Francisco to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 37 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $422 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $602 and Cathay Pacific from $606 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New Zealand?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to New Zealand is San Francisco - Auckland Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Christchurch or San Francisco - Queenstown Intl.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand consider choosing SWISS (91%), United Airlines (89%) or Air New Zealand (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $745. On average you can expect to pay $3,729. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $624.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 New Zealand

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$400Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$667Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$706Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$845Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$942Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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