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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $737

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 June 2026.

Sat 21/1121:50
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sat 5/1214:10
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,529
Sat 28/1121:50
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/1214:10
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,560
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 27/914:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,562
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/1206:45
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,581
Sun 15/1122:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1114:10
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,596
Wed 4/1121:50
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1117:10
WLG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,610
Sun 18/1023:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1019:55
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,618
Sun 1/1122:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1119:55
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,620
Fri 25/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1014:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,629
Sat 28/1121:50
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/1216:05
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$1,630
Sat 8/822:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/813:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,639
Wed 18/1121:50
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1113:15
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,646

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,529

One-way from

$737

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,388
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
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Departure

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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

23:25-18:35

2 stops23h 10m

Wellington

Tue 27/10

21:05-13:25

2 stops36h 20m

$1,923

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

08:20-16:10

3 stops35h 50m

Wellington

Sat 31/10

17:10-13:35

1 stop16h 25m

$1,992

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

13:39-00:45

2 stops38h 06m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

06:00-10:28

2 stops25h 28m

$1,994

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

22:30-14:10

1 stop20h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/7

06:10-13:08

2 stops25h 58m

$2,067

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

21:30-14:05

1 stop20h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

06:50-15:00

2 stops29h 10m

$2,067

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

23:25-21:15

2 stops26h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/8

10:50-12:55

1 stop21h 05m

$2,069

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

21:50-17:10

2 stops22h 20m

Wellington

Sat 28/11

19:45-12:25

3 stops37h 40m

$2,088

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

22:05-14:00

2 stops20h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/9

09:05-12:55

2 stops22h 50m

$2,095

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 17/11

15:30-17:50

2 stops29h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/12

13:20-13:16

1 stop20h 56m

$2,163

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 21/11

23:59-09:25

1 stop36h 26m

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/12

08:20-15:45

1 stop28h 25m

$2,177

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

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $130). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $4,022). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 13 June 2026.

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).

How often are flights from San Francisco to New Zealand delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New Zealand flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New Zealand flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand, you should look to book at least 45 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 13 June 2026.
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
645 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,816 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 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 17.7 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 47 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 20h 40m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to New Zealand is about 10503 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $612 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $873 and United Airlines from $1,166 one-way.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Christchurch or San Francisco - Wellington, 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: SWISS (80%), United Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand (78%).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $130). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $4,022). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,558Average$2,661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,768Average$2,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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