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Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 31 August 2026.

Thu 22/1014:50 -

Nonstop12h 15m

Sat 24/1022:45 -

Nonstop13h 25m

Deal found 28/8$1,787

Thu 22/1014:50 -

Nonstop12h 15m

Sun 25/1020:50 -

Nonstop12h 55m

Deal found 27/8$1,797

Mon 5/1019:50 -

Nonstop12h 05m

Wed 21/1021:05 -

Nonstop12h 55m

Deal found 30/8$1,842

Mon 5/1019:50 -

Nonstop12h 05m

Tue 20/1021:05 -

Nonstop12h 55m

Deal found 28/8$1,846

Mon 5/1019:50 -

Nonstop12h 05m

Wed 21/1021:05 -

Nonstop12h 55m

Deal found 30/8$1,847

Mon 5/1019:50 -

Nonstop12h 05m

Wed 21/1021:05 -

Nonstop12h 55m

Deal found 29/8$1,851

Fri 9/1019:50 -

Nonstop12h 05m

Sun 25/1020:50 -

Nonstop12h 55m

Deal found 28/8$1,856

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AKL-SFO

Estimated return price

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/10

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 25/10

22:45-08:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,854

Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/10

19:50-11:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 21/10

21:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,854

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,875

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,878

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,880

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,880

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 24/10

22:45-08:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,890

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

19:50-11:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

21:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$2,137

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/10

19:50-11:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

20:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$2,174

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/2

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 15/3

22:45-08:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$2,184

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/8

Showing 1-10 of 19 resultsSorted by cheapest first

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

7.1

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

FAQ about direct flights to San Francisco

Which airlines fly direct to San Francisco?
At the moment, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines offer direct flights to San Francisco. Air New Zealand is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to San Francisco.
How long is a direct flight to San Francisco?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to San Francisco to last approximately 12h 00m on average. The quickest direct flight to San Francisco at this time departs from Auckland (12h 00m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (12h 00m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to San Francisco?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to San Francisco, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit San Francisco, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to San Francisco?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to San Francisco is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to San Francisco typically costs around $1,252.

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