How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?

For as low as $1,599, Alaska Airlines can have you in Sacramento from New Zealand in 17h 32m. The distance from New Zealand to Sacramento is about 10635 km. Find deals

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. Find deals

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Consider Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Sacramento.

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.

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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 6 December 2025.

Thu 29/123:30AKL - SMF

1 stop17h 32mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/207:00SMF - AKL

1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,599

Thu 29/113:20AKL - SMF

2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/216:23SMF - AKL

2 stops44h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/12$2,097

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
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Thu 29/123:30AKL - SMF

1 stop17h 32mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/207:00SMF - AKL

1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,599

Thu 29/115:50AKL - SMF

2 stops45h 14mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/216:35SMF - AKL

2 stops24h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,101

One-way flights from New Zealand to Sacramento
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Tue 7/423:30AKL - SMF

1 stop18h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/12$877

Tue 7/413:25AKL - SMF

2 stops27h 41mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/12$1,109

Wed 8/420:15AKL - SMF

1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/12$1,149

Tue 7/406:10AKL - SMF

3 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,165

Wed 8/414:10AKL - SMF

3 stops49h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,513

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Round-trip from	$1,599
One-way from	$877
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,786

Alaska Airlines
29/1-2/2
2 total stops
34h 52m total
New Zealand to Sacramento

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7/4
1 total stop
18h 00m total
New Zealand to Sacramento

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

23:30-20:02

1 stop17h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,599

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

13:20-22:40

2 stops30h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

16:23-09:55

2 stops44h 32m

$2,097

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

23:30-22:30

1 stop18h 00m

$877

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

06:10-11:36

2 stops24h 26m

$1,109

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

13:25-22:06

2 stops27h 41m

$1,109

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

13:25-22:06

2 stops27h 41m

$1,113

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

20:15-20:50

1 stop19h 35m

$1,149

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

06:10-15:06

3 stops27h 56m

$1,165

AucklandSacramento

AKL - SMF

AKLSMF

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

14:10-20:50

3 stops49h 40m

$2,513

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sacramento (average of $1,026). Flying from New Zealand to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,346). 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 NZ to SMF?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Sacramento in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Sacramento?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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

551 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

948 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,071 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,510 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

551 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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 $1,599, Alaska Airlines can have you in Sacramento from New Zealand in 17h 32m. The distance from New Zealand to Sacramento is about 10635 km.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Sacramento (average of $1,026). Flying from New Zealand to Sacramento in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,346). 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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Air Canada	Cheapest$1,318	Average$2,049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,358	Average$1,905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,575	Average$2,280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,612	Average$2,068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

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