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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $571

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,180

One-way from

$604

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,119

Good round-trip deal

$2,144 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,373 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/10-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 30 June 2025.

Wed 29/1023:25SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 9/1115:10AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/6$1,180
Wed 5/1122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1107:35AKL - SFO
2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,300
Tue 30/918:53SFO - WLG
2 stops25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1016:45WLG - SFO
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,578
Wed 19/1118:00SFO - CHC
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Tue 2/1210:30CHC - SFO
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6$1,627
Mon 3/1119:13SFO - WLG
2 stops31h 52mAir Canada
Tue 18/1106:00WLG - SFO
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6$1,634
Sun 21/922:35SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1008:30CHC - SFO
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,659
Wed 27/823:25SFO - ZQN
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/913:00ZQN - SFO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$1,844
Thu 14/822:55SFO - CHC
2 stops23h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 21/817:50CHC - SFO
2 stops38h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/6$1,889
Thu 14/822:55SFO - DUD
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/819:25DUD - SFO
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,976
Wed 27/823:25SFO - WLG
2 stops22h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 11/921:10WLG - SFO
2 stops35h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/6$2,075
Mon 8/922:05SFO - WLG
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/908:20WLG - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$2,116
Thu 23/1023:10SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 3/1119:15CHC - SFO
1 stop32h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$2,178

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

23:25-13:40

1 stop18h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/11

15:10-12:25

1 stop18h 15m

$1,180

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

22:55-12:15

1 stop18h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 24/8

13:05-13:25

1 stop19h 20m

$1,190

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

22:05-13:40

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/11

07:35-10:39

2 stops24h 04m

$1,300

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-12:05

1 stop18h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 28/10

21:00-07:05

1 stop30h 05m

$1,348

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

22:55-20:35

2 stops26h 40m

Wellington

Sun 17/8

06:00-08:10

1 stop21h 10m

$1,540

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

18:00-23:05

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 2/12

10:30-12:36

2 stops23h 06m

$1,627

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Mon 3/11

18:00-00:05

2 stops33h 05m

Wellington

Tue 18/11

06:00-10:39

2 stops25h 39m

$1,634

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

23:25-12:10

2 stops40h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/11

10:45-13:25

2 stops22h 40m

$1,734

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

19:54-15:10

2 stops24h 16m

Wellington

Sat 6/9

21:10-13:50

2 stops35h 40m

$1,963

San FranciscoDunedin

SFO - DUD

SFODUD

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

22:55-08:50

2 stops38h 55m

Dunedin

Thu 21/8

19:25-13:25

2 stops37h 00m

$1,976

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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 $110). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 30 June 2025.

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 30 June 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 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

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 30 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Singapore Airlines, andAlaska 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.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.
8.4
Very Good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - HND

The flight with ANA was fantastic. Huge plane but was boarded swiftly and efficiently with a lot of crew members engaged to expedite the process. The onboard crew was polite and considerate and constantly doing things to serve passengers. The plane was new and in great working order-- definitely more spacious than the Alaska plane we took from SLC. Food was solid, not great. Lots of movie options.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

  • 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 $604 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $1,290 and Air New Zealand from $1,510 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: Air Canada (74%), Virgin Atlantic (74%), United Airlines (72%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $1,364. On average you can expect to pay $1,980. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $1,180.

  • 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.

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    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.

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    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 $110). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,092Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,634Average$2,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,781Average$2,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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