Cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $564
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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.
Tue 2/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1218:39SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,709
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1212:10SFO - AKL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,798
Sat 27/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop35h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/119:55SFO - AKL
2 stops52h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,842
Tue 2/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,857
Wed 3/1214:35AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 37mDelta
Tue 9/1209:59SFO - AKL
2 stops25h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/12$1,866
Wed 10/1213:20AKL - SFO
1 stop21h 14mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1215:26SFO - AKL
2 stops26h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,868
Thu 11/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1220:10SFO - AKL
1 stop28h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,873
Tue 2/1216:05AKL - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 9/1218:00SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,908
Thu 11/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,918
Best flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Thu 15/123:30AKL - SFO
2 stops30h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 22/107:00SFO - AKL
2 stops41h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,334
Thu 5/223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/207:31SFO - AKL
1 stop16h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,411
Mon 9/314:50AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/323:05SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,456
Thu 15/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 28/107:00SFO - AKL
2 stops17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,482
Thu 26/323:30AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 14/419:55SFO - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,486
Mon 11/514:00AKL - SFO
2 stops21h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/523:25SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,562
Tue 3/323:30AKL - SFO
2 stops32h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 24/319:55SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,487
Fri 23/114:50AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,562
Sat 28/323:30AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 45mAlaska Airlines
Mon 13/407:10SFO - AKL
2 stops19h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,543
Sat 28/323:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 14/419:55SFO - AKL
1 stop30h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,562
Direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from Auckland to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Mon 11/519:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 31/522:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$1,774
Thu 15/115:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/122:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$1,796
Mon 2/319:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/320:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,814
Tue 3/319:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/320:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,817
Mon 27/413:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/522:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$1,819
Mon 9/319:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/322:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$1,831
Thu 15/115:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mLufthansa
Wed 28/122:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12$1,840
Thu 5/219:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/219:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,854
Thu 15/115:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/122:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,856
Fri 16/115:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$1,885
Fri 13/319:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/320:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/11$1,889
Last-minute flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco. Data last updated 3 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1212:10SFO - AKL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,798
Wed 10/1213:20AKL - SFO
1 stop21h 14mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1215:26SFO - AKL
2 stops26h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/12$1,868
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$2,105
Thu 11/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1220:10SFO - AKL
1 stop28h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,873
Thu 11/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,918
Thu 11/1213:20AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 59mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1214:24SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,922
Thu 11/1209:20AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,953
Thu 11/1214:35AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 37mDelta
Sun 14/1209:59SFO - AKL
2 stops25h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/12$1,967
One-way flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Thu 22/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/11$564
Fri 13/214:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/12$618
Fri 30/114:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/11$621
Thu 22/123:30AKL - SFO
2 stops40h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/11$634
Sun 18/114:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/12$707
Sat 31/106:15AKL - SFO
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$712
Sat 17/123:30AKL - SFO
2 stops29h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/11$728
Sat 17/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$731
Find flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
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Auckland
Fly to
San Francisco
Route
Departure
Return
Price
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 15/1
23:30-09:11
2 stops30h 41m
San Francisco
Thu 22/1
07:00-21:20
2 stops41h 20m
$1,334
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 5/2
23:30-19:45
1 stop17h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 9/2
07:31-21:20
1 stop16h 49m
$1,411
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 9/3
14:50-20:30
2 stops25h 40m
San Francisco
Sun 22/3
23:05-13:35
1 stop18h 30m
$1,456
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 15/1
23:30-19:45
1 stop17h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 28/1
07:00-21:20
2 stops17h 20m
$1,482
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 26/3
23:30-05:15
1 stop25h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 14/4
19:55-21:20
1 stop30h 25m
$1,486
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/3
23:30-10:37
2 stops32h 07m
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
19:55-21:20
1 stop29h 25m
$1,487
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Sat 28/3
23:30-05:15
1 stop25h 45m
San Francisco
Mon 13/4
07:10-21:20
2 stops19h 10m
$1,543
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 11/5
14:00-16:58
2 stops21h 58m
San Francisco
Sun 31/5
23:25-12:40
1 stop18h 15m
$1,562
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 23/1
14:50-16:36
2 stops22h 46m
San Francisco
Fri 30/1
22:05-00:15
1 stop29h 10m
$1,562
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Sat 28/3
23:30-20:35
1 stop17h 05m
San Francisco
Tue 14/4
19:55-21:20
1 stop30h 25m
$1,562
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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $1,019). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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 AKL to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco. 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 3 December 2025.
The most flights from AKL to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Auckland to San Francisco delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 203 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Auckland to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,495.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 17m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 45m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 3 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Auckland to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?
If you book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you will be flying from Auckland Intl to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Auckland Intl (AKL) take 12h 00m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Auckland Intl to San Francisco per day from 7 airlines.
How popular is this Auckland to San Francisco flight route?
The Auckland Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 5,953 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can get you from Auckland to San Francisco in just under 17h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 26m. The distance between Auckland and San Francisco is about 10503 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $732. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $971 and $1,049, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to San Francisco one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $503. Air Canada flights start at $545 while deals on United Airlines start at $546 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (89%), United Airlines (64%), Air New Zealand( 64%).
What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $692. On average you can expect to pay $4,717. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,189.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco 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 Auckland to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $1,019). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,348). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco
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