How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?

For as low as $1,771, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from New Zealand in 23h 49m. The distance from New Zealand to Sacramento is about 10635 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 91.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 91.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to SMF?

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from New Zealand?

Located just 15.2 km from the city centre, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from New Zealand.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$900+ Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Sacramento

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 September 2026.

Thu 29/1019:55 -

1 stop23h 49m

Mon 2/1117:43 -

1 stop18h 27m

Deal found 24/9$1,771

Thu 29/1006:00 -

2 stops37h 20m

Mon 2/1119:23 -

2 stops25h 32m

Deal found 21/9$1,894

Thu 29/1006:00 -

2 stops25h 19m

Mon 2/1119:23 -

2 stops25h 32m

Deal found 24/9$1,931

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

Round-trip from	$1,771
One-way from	$900
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,636

United Airlines
29/10-2/11
2 total stops
42h 16m total
New Zealand to Sacramento

Search Deals

United Airlines
24/11-31/12
2 total stops
35h 49m total
New Zealand to Sacramento

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($373 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/11

19:55-09:36

1 stop34h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$900

Fastest return journey

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/11

14:45-10:21

1 stop16h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$900

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/11

08:55-23:44

2 stops35h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$900

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/11

20:55-10:15

3 stops34h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,144

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/11

14:50-23:54

3 stops30h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,386

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

19:55-23:44

1 stop23h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/11

17:43-09:10

1 stop18h 27m

$1,771

AucklandSacramento

AKL Auckland Intl - SMF Sacramento Intl

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/10

06:00-11:19

2 stops25h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/11

19:23-17:55

2 stops25h 32m

$1,776

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/9

Sorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Sacramento

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

AKL-SMF

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Sacramento

NZ0-SMF

AKL-SMF

No data available for this route at this time. Please check back soon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Sacramento 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

669 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from New Zealand?
Located just 15.2 km from the city centre, Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Sacramento from New Zealand.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?
For as low as $1,771, United Airlines can have you in Sacramento from New Zealand in 23h 49m. The distance from New Zealand to Sacramento is about 10635 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to California

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for New Zealand to Sacramento

Auckland to Los Angeles flights

Auckland to San Francisco flights

Auckland to Ontario flights

Christchurch to Los Angeles flights

Wellington to San Francisco flights

Wellington to Los Angeles flights

Christchurch to San Francisco flights

Queenstown to Los Angeles flights

Auckland to Burbank flights

Auckland to Las Vegas flights

Queenstown to San Francisco flights

Auckland to Santa Ana flights

Wellington to Santa Ana flights

Auckland to Sacramento flights

Christchurch to San Diego flights

Auckland to Long Beach flights

Top airline flying from New Zealand to Sacramento

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,961	Average$2,067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Deals for New Zealand to Sacramento flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New Zealand to Sacramento?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Sacramento from New Zealand.

Can Cheapflights find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from New Zealand to Sacramento from $900

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to SacramentoExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 September 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 September 2026.

Best flights from New Zealand to SacramentoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to SacramentoDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento. Data last updated 25 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento. Data last updated 25 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from New Zealand to SacramentoSearch for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Sacramento

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

Cheapflights Insights

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from New Zealand to Sacramento 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from New Zealand?

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Zealand to Sacramento

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Sacramento by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to California

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in California.

Search flights from New Zealand to Sacramento by cabin class

Find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

New Zealand and Sacramento flights

Browse other New Zealand and Sacramento flight options. Last updated on 25 September 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top airline flying from New Zealand to Sacramento

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Can Cheapflights find flights from New Zealand to Sacramento with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from New Zealand to Sacramento become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 September 2026.

Best flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Sacramento. Data last updated 25 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Sacramento. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 September 2026.