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$572+ Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SFO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,083
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$572
(Trip.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

March

Average price

$809
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/116:00 amWLG - SFO
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1810:05 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,083
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/293:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 7/810:00 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/306:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/610:03 amSFO - WLG
2 stops33h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 7/25:15 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1010:00 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,866
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 7/26:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Mon 7/79:03 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops56h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$1,879
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 7/14:45 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/910:05 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/26$2,304
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/292:35 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops66h 25mEmirates
Thu 7/105:05 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops50h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/26$2,658

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Wellington

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Depart

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Price

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

10:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 35m

$1,083

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 6/29

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

10:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,130

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 6/30

6:05 am-7:02 pm

2 stops31h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

10:03 am-2:45 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$1,305

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 7/2

5:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

10:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$1,866

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops32h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

9:03 pm-12:05 am

2 stops56h 02m

$1,879

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 7/1

4:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

10:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 35m

$2,304

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 6/29

2:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops66h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

5:05 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops50h 20m

$2,658

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 4/8

8:30 am-1:50 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$572

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 4/8

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$637

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 4/14

6:40 am-7:00 am

1 stop19h 20m

$1,232

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Wellington-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Wellington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 WLG to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Wellington to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to San Francisco round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,083, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Wellington to San Francisco are Qantas Airways ($637), Air New Zealand ($1,232), and American Airlines ($1,355).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Wellington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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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