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

Flights from San Francisco to New Zealand have been viewed 64 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Zealand?

There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to New Zealand in 17h 45m. Fly via Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to New Zealand is about 11478 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

While some choose either San Francisco - Christchurch or San Francisco - Queenstown Intl, San Francisco - Auckland Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to New Zealand.

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

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $1,369. On average you can expect to pay $2,030. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $1,317.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to New Zealand on time: Air Canada (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), United Airlines (82%).

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

If you book a flight to New Zealand from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco.

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 holiday 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?

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$885+ Flights from San Francisco to New Zealand

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Round-trip from	$1,466
One-way from	$885
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,105
Good round-trip deal	$2,422 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,379 or less

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3 total stops
42h 50m total
San Francisco to New Zealand

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28h 20m total
San Francisco to New Zealand

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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 17 September 2025.

Sun 23/1118:00SFO - AKL

2 stops25h 50mAir Canada

Fri 5/1214:00AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,524

Sun 16/1122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 3/1215:10AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,526

Sun 2/1118:00SFO - AKL

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Sat 8/1106:15AKL - SFO

2 stops30h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,531

Fri 5/1222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 14/1216:20AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,533

Tue 18/1116:20SFO - AKL

2 stops27h 30mAir Canada

Wed 3/1214:00AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,541

Wed 22/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways

Wed 26/1108:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,543

Mon 8/1208:39SFO - AKL

2 stops29h 21mAir Canada

Sat 27/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,544

Thu 20/1111:20SFO - AKL

2 stops33h 00mAir Canada

Wed 3/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,548

Wed 3/1218:00SFO - AKL

1 stop20h 00mAir Canada

Tue 30/1206:15AKL - SFO

2 stops30h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 16/9$1,558

Wed 12/1122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 23/1115:10AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 17/9$1,566

Mon 20/1007:10SFO - AKL

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:50AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,569

Fri 17/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1013:15AKL - SFO

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,573

Best flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 19/1118:00SFO - CHC

2 stops26h 10mAir Canada

Tue 2/1210:30CHC - SFO

2 stops26h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 17/9$1,623

Thu 5/319:55SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 25mAlaska Airlines

Thu 19/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,765

Fri 14/1106:00SFO - WLG

3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1116:00WLG - SFO

1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,800

Thu 4/1222:45SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 11/1210:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$1,847

Mon 23/211:05SFO - AKL

1 stop24h 30mDelta

Mon 9/313:35AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 26mDelta

Deal found 17/9$1,862

Fri 23/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,921

Sun 16/1120:15SFO - WLG

1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways

Sat 22/1116:20WLG - SFO

2 stops26h 08mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,943

Tue 17/218:04SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 06mFiji Airways

Wed 25/209:00CHC - SFO

2 stops24h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 17/9$2,147

Tue 4/1109:40SFO - BHE

2 stops61h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sat 8/1114:35BHE - SFO

2 stops62h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9$3,258

Sat 7/211:20SFO - CHC

2 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Tue 17/206:10CHC - SFO

2 stops30h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,767

Thu 6/1112:35SFO - AKL

1 stop23h 00mDelta

Wed 19/1114:35AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mDelta

Deal found 17/9$1,862

Tue 14/1019:00SFO - WLG

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1006:05WLG - SFO

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,869

Tue 24/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 14/314:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,921

Tue 25/1122:45SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/1216:05ZQN - SFO

2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,929

Tue 21/1016:35SFO - WLG

2 stops26h 10mAir Canada

Fri 21/1106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops27h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 17/9$1,795

Mon 23/210:10SFO - AKL

2 stops25h 25mDelta

Wed 11/313:35AKL - SFO

1 stop16h 28mDelta

Deal found 17/9$1,871

Sun 16/1122:05SFO - WLG

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1116:45WLG - SFO

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,916

Tue 11/1120:15SFO - ZQN

1 stop27h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1115:30ZQN - SFO

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$2,118

Sun 15/222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops24h 50mFiji Airways

Thu 19/214:20CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 54mFiji Airways

Deal found 17/9$2,157

Thu 16/1023:10SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/1115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,008

Mon 16/213:00SFO - AKL

1 stop22h 35mDelta

Wed 25/214:35AKL - SFO

2 stops22h 54mDelta

Deal found 17/9$1,871

Wed 11/211:03SFO - CHC

2 stops30h 22mAir Canada

Wed 18/206:10CHC - SFO

2 stops29h 29mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,892

Tue 25/1118:00SFO - ZQN

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/1209:20ZQN - SFO

2 stops22h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,929

Sun 16/1120:15SFO - WLG

1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 21/1116:00WLG - SFO

1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,127

Mon 3/1122:45SFO - NPL

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1111:50NPL - SFO

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$2,260

Sun 15/222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops43h 35mFiji Airways

Sat 21/209:50CHC - SFO

2 stops47h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 17/9$2,306

Tue 24/219:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 31/319:40AKL - SFO

1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,122

Mon 10/1109:51SFO - AKL

2 stops25h 44mDelta

Sat 22/1114:35AKL - SFO

1 stop24h 19mDelta

Deal found 16/9$1,953

Wed 29/1018:00SFO - WLG

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,001

Wed 18/222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops36h 30mFiji Airways

Sat 21/209:50CHC - SFO

2 stops47h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 17/9$2,306

Direct flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to New Zealand based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Mon 8/1222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 27/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,586

Mon 1/1222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 15/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,636

Thu 4/1219:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 18/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,641

Sun 30/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/9$1,670

Thu 27/1119:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 26/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,675

Mon 24/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$1,692

Mon 24/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 7/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,720

Thu 6/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,732

Tue 25/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,748

Sun 23/1119:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,780

Sun 23/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,800

Mon 1/1222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 14/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,822

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 14/1015:50SFO - AKL

2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways

Tue 21/1016:05AKL - SFO

1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,678

Wed 15/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 22/1015:10AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,558

Fri 17/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1013:15AKL - SFO

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,573

Fri 17/1023:25SFO - WLG

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1021:05WLG - SFO

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,713

Mon 20/1007:10SFO - AKL

2 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Sun 2/1105:15AKL - SFO

2 stops27h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,548

Mon 20/1007:10SFO - AKL

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1006:50AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,569

Tue 21/1013:36SFO - WLG

2 stops29h 09mAir Canada

Fri 21/1106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops25h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,678

Wed 22/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways

Wed 26/1108:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,543

Wed 22/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1119:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,630

Wed 29/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Sun 9/1108:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 17/9$1,640

Fri 31/1018:53SFO - AKL

2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1107:00AKL - SFO

2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,623

Fri 31/1018:53SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1108:45CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,760

One-way flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to New Zealand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Fri 17/1023:25SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$885

Mon 3/1118:56SFO - AKL

2 stops21h 44mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$902

Thu 6/1109:12SFO - AKL

2 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$910

Mon 8/1219:00SFO - AKL

2 stops21h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$920

Mon 1/1222:02SFO - AKL

2 stops42h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$930

Tue 4/1118:00SFO - AKL

2 stops22h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$935

Fri 14/1122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$949

Tue 25/1111:08SFO - AKL

2 stops29h 32mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 15/9$955

Fri 14/1116:05SFO - AKL

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$959

Wed 12/1122:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,051

Fri 14/1122:05SFO - CHC

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,052

Fri 14/1122:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,071

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

18:00-17:10

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 2/12

10:30-15:35

2 stops26h 05m

$1,623

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

19:55-21:20

1 stop28h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

23:30-20:35

1 stop17h 05m

$1,765

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

11:20-14:25

2 stops30h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

06:10-15:35

2 stops30h 25m

$1,767

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

16:35-14:45

2 stops26h 10m

Wellington

Fri 21/11

06:00-12:20

2 stops27h 20m

$1,795

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

06:00-18:35

3 stops39h 35m

Wellington

Tue 25/11

16:00-15:55

1 stop20h 55m

$1,800

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

22:45-13:30

1 stop17h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/12

10:25-07:05

2 stops17h 40m

$1,847

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

11:05-08:35

1 stop24h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

13:35-12:01

1 stop18h 26m

$1,862

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

12:35-08:35

1 stop23h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-11:30

1 stop17h 55m

$1,862

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

19:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

Wellington

Tue 21/10

06:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

$1,869

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

10:10-08:35

2 stops25h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

13:35-10:03

1 stop16h 28m

$1,871

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?
If you book a flight to New Zealand from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco.
How popular is this San Francisco to New Zealand flight route?
Flights from San Francisco to New Zealand have been viewed 64 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Zealand?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to New Zealand in 17h 45m. Fly via Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to New Zealand is about 11478 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New Zealand?
While some choose either San Francisco - Christchurch or San Francisco - Queenstown Intl, San Francisco - Auckland Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to New Zealand.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Zealand?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to New Zealand on time: Air Canada (83%), Virgin Atlantic (83%), United Airlines (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?
The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $1,369. On average you can expect to pay $2,030. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $1,317.
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 holiday 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 New Zealand

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,799	Average$2,488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,875	Average$2,422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $885

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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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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 17 September 2025.