How long is the flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?

For as low as $1,387, American Airlines can have you in Sacramento from New Zealand in 26h 12m. 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). Find deals

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Sacramento?

Find a great deal and save up to 51% by booking at least 17 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from New Zealand to Sacramento within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,423.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Sacramento from New Zealand average $1,649. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,649, as users have found deals to Sacramento from as low as $997. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sacramento from New Zealand. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 12%.

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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Round-trip from	$1,387
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,700

American Airlines
10/3-11/3
2 total stops
47h 39m total
New Zealand to Sacramento

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Tue 10/315:50AKL - SMF

1 stop26h 12mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/314:43SMF - AKL

1 stop21h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,387

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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

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,936 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 $1,387, American Airlines can have you in Sacramento from New Zealand in 26h 12m. 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Sacramento

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Air Canada	Cheapest$1,278	Average$1,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,413	Average$2,004	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,495	Average$2,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,635	Average$2,192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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