Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $985

SFO — AKL
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand

Thu 3/1206:30 -
2 stops30h 25m
Thu 17/1207:30 -
2 stops34h 56m
Deal found 27/10$1,741
Wed 25/1115:07 -
2 stops25h 58m
Wed 2/1206:00 -
2 stops26h 18m
Deal found 29/10$1,743
Sat 28/1119:21 -
2 stops40h 34m
Wed 9/1214:45 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 26/10$1,744
Mon 23/1111:41 -
2 stops28h 44m
Mon 7/1214:50 -
3 stops31h 00m
Deal found 26/10$1,746
Thu 26/1111:20 -
3 stops29h 15m
Thu 3/1214:50 -
3 stops30h 58m
Deal found 29/10$1,748
Tue 8/1206:38 -
1 stop29h 32m
Mon 21/1215:50 -
1 stop17h 32m
Deal found 28/10$1,750
Sun 6/1220:45 -
1 stop20h 20m
Sun 20/1217:30 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 28/10$1,755
Tue 8/1221:31 -
2 stops49h 59m
Thu 17/1207:30 -
3 stops30h 14m
Deal found 25/10$1,762
Sat 12/1206:30 -
3 stops34h 05m
Sat 19/1214:50 -
3 stops30h 45m
Deal found 28/10$1,764
Sun 6/1215:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Tue 23/215:50 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 29/10$1,766
Sun 6/1211:12 -
1 stop24h 58m
Wed 24/215:50 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 29/10$1,769
Sun 6/1220:45 -
1 stop21h 40m
Tue 22/1206:00 -
2 stops24h 54m
Deal found 27/10$1,945

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Round-trip from

$1,453

One-way from

$985

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,450
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
3/2-31/12
  • 3/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 01m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($454 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 8/2

12:54-14:55

2 stops29h 01m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$994

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

15:38-00:25

2 stops35h 47m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,453

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,485
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,497

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 21/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,497

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 22/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,497

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO San Francisco - AKL Auckland Intl

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 7/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,497

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 29/11

20:45-15:25

1 stop21h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,533

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,599

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO San Francisco - CHC Christchurch

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,609

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $1,961). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,183). 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.

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 129 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 morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday 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 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.

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

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 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?

  • 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 12h 55m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Delta, or United Airlines 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 $629 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $906 and United Airlines from $1,323 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (88%), United Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (86%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $1,961). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,183). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,605Average$2,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,616Average$2,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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