What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?

Travellers will need to book flights to San Francisco (SFO) if they wish to fly to San Francisco. The San Francisco airport is 17.7 km from the city centre. There are 5 flights from Auckland to San Francisco per day from 9 different airlines.

Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?

San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $188, while return flights cost around $1,048.

How much is a return flight to San Francisco?

A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $1,048, however they can be found for as little as $1,048.

Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

Does San Francisco have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco are Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

How long is the flight to San Francisco?

On average, a flight from Auckland to San Francisco takes 12 hours 0 minutes. Flights to San Francisco from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to San Francisco

The most flights from Auckland to San Francisco are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco are Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Fiji Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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FAQs about flying to San Francisco

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco?
Travellers will need to book flights to San Francisco (SFO) if they wish to fly to San Francisco. The San Francisco airport is 17.7 km from the city centre. There are 5 flights from Auckland to San Francisco per day from 9 different airlines.
Can I find cheaper flights to San Francisco if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Francisco on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to San Francisco?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Francisco.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco?
San Francisco is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco. One-way flights to San Francisco typically cost $188, while return flights cost around $1,048.
How much is a return flight to San Francisco?
A return flight to San Francisco will typically cost around $1,048, however they can be found for as little as $1,048.
Where does the fastest flight to San Francisco depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to San Francisco, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).
Does San Francisco have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to San Francisco?
Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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The most flights from Auckland to San Francisco are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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