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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland from $834

SFO — AKL
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Fri 6/1122:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Sat 21/1114:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 9/10$1,654
Fri 30/1023:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Wed 4/1114:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 10/10$1,656
Fri 6/1122:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Sun 15/1114:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 12/10$1,661
Thu 31/1213:14 -
1 stop23h 41m
Fri 15/115:50 -
1 stop19h 47m
Deal found 12/10$1,663
Sun 8/1120:45 -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 16/1115:05 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 8/10$1,672
Sun 15/1111:20 -
1 stop24h 50m
Tue 1/1206:00 -
2 stops26h 18m
Deal found 8/10$1,681
Tue 1/1206:30 -
3 stops44h 45m
Fri 22/114:50 -
3 stops42h 59m
Deal found 13/10$1,683
Mon 23/1111:41 -
3 stops34h 34m
Fri 4/1214:00 -
2 stops27h 18m
Deal found 12/10$1,706
Thu 3/1218:08 -
2 stops22h 27m
Wed 16/1214:50 -
2 stops26h 18m
Deal found 12/10$1,711
Mon 16/1119:20 -
2 stops25h 40m
Thu 3/1213:20 -
1 stop21h 03m
Deal found 8/10$1,713
Wed 18/1120:45 -
1 stop24h 15m
Fri 27/1107:30 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 8/10$1,718

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Round-trip from

$1,654

One-way from

$834

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,344

Good one-way deal

$1,713 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • San Francisco to Auckland
25/1-31/12
  • 25/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 01m total
  • San Francisco to Auckland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($482 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 8/2

21:14-13:40

2 stops43h 26m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,318
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,502

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 8/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,504

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

13:20-08:55

2 stops22h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,511

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 18/1

19:05-09:55

1 stop17h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,511

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 27/12

09:47-09:55

1 stop27h 08m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,585

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,733

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 14/2

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/2

21:15-12:40

2 stops36h 25m

$1,820

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 15/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/3

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,933

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 25/12

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,961

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Auckland

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $1,679). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,140). 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 AKL?

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Auckland flights typically cost between $1,776 and $2,746 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,654 on Fiji Airways (6 Nov–21 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and United Airlines from San Francisco to Auckland 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.

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Booking a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland Intl (AKL) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Francisco to Auckland. On a typical day, there are 5 flights from San Francisco to Auckland Intl, all of which are around 12h 55m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 2 airlines when you book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Auckland flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand, Delta, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Auckland in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 25m. There are 10503 km between San Francisco and Auckland. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,612, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Auckland. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Users have found that United Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $632. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tahiti Nui and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Auckland for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Auckland consider choosing Air Canada(89%), Virgin Atlantic(89%) or United Airlines(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,480. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $1,309 on average, our data indicates $2,758 when flying from San Francisco to Auckland.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $1,679). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,140). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,612Average$2,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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