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$447+ 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Round-trip from

$821
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,134

Good round-trip deal

$1,095 or less

Good one-way deal

$817 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 February 20, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/123:30 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/61:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$821
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/1310:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 5/61:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$848
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/34:35 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
Tue 3/117:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops25h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$877
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 11/22:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$908
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/177:40 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/204:00 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$924
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 11/191:10 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/210:30 amCHC - SFO
2 stops21h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$973
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:05 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/72:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$985
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1312:35 amSFO - AKL
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Wed 5/149:25 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops42h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$1,007
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/217:45 amSFO - AKL
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/611:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,037
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1810:37 amSFO - AKL
2 stops31h 03mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 4/153:15 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop20h 43mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/20$1,046
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/277:50 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/311:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop27h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,073
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:00 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 6/196:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops52h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,175

Find flights from San Francisco to New Zealand within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

3:30 pm-6:00 am

1 stop19h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/6

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$821

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/6

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$848

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop21h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-12:11 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$877

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

7:40 pm-7:50 am

2 stops40h 10m

Wellington

Thu 3/20

4:00 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$924

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

12:35 am-4:15 pm

2 stops43h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/14

9:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$1,007

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

7:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/13

11:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$1,040

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

10:37 am-1:40 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/15

3:15 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$1,046

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

9:03 pm-12:45 am

2 stops56h 42m

Christchurch

Sun 6/8

6:05 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,047

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

7:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/3

11:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,073

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

10:40 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/1

1:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,085

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand

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

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 February 20, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Emirates 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

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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
1,299 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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
185 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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 35 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 $499 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $517 and Fiji Airways from $526 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 - Wellington.

  • 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 Air Canada (82%), Virgin Atlantic (82%) or United Airlines (79%) 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 $668. On average you can expect to pay $2,988. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $796.

  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$400Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$658Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$705Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$780Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$936Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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