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$312+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Francisco (SFO)

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AKL — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$665
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One-way from

$312
(Flightnetwork)

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$898

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Good one-way deal

$391 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
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This Bravofly 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/104:05 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 6/2910:00 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$664
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/53:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1211:45 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$665
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 3/56:25 amAKL - SFO
2 stops28h 31mAir Canada
Wed 3/122:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop23h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$670
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/103:50 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 6/246:57 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops24h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$684
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/243:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop29h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/103:55 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$686
This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/227:30 amAKL - SFO
2 stops23h 24mBritish Airways
Sat 3/296:00 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$688
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/243:40 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 3/99:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$688
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:00 amCHC - SFO
2 stops26h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/28:29 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$689
This Fiji Airways 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/141:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 8/2811:00 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$691
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:00 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop15h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/810:55 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$696
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/13:40 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/146:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$779
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:10 amCHC - SFO
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2711:20 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops40h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$807

Find flights from New Zealand to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to San Francisco 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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New Zealand

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/5

3:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

11:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

$665

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/5

6:25 am-1:56 pm

2 stops28h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

2:45 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 15m

$670

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 6/10

3:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

6:57 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$684

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/22

7:30 am-10:54 am

2 stops23h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$688

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-4:58 pm

2 stops30h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

5:58 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops26h 27m

$688

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-1:29 pm

2 stops26h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

8:29 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 11m

$689

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 8/14

1:15 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

11:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$691

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/17

6:10 am-10:32 am

2 stops23h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

5:53 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$693

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 3/4

1:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

10:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$696

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 8/18

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

11:05 pm-10:25 am

1 stop16h 20m

$807

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

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 NZ to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco. 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 NZ0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and ANA from New Zealand to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,200 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
3,276 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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 New Zealand to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from New Zealand?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New Zealand. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    The New Zealand to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 12 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 New Zealand to San Francisco one-way?

    $312 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Fiji Airways, with prices starting from $328 and $330, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Auckland Intl - San Francisco, Wellington - San Francisco or Christchurch - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to San Francisco.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco consider choosing SWISS (92%), United Airlines (80%) or Air New Zealand (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco is generally $1,408, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $377. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $637 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 3 airlines flying from New Zealand to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to San Francisco. 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
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$639Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$817Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$885Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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