Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,644 and $2,138 in January. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,539 on Fiji Airways (10 Jan–31 Jan).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

Question 2

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday 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.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,207.

Question 5

How often are flights from Auckland to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 8

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 43m.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,644 and $2,138 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,539 on Fiji Airways (10 Jan–31 Jan).

Question 10

How popular is this Auckland to San Francisco flight route?

Accepted Answer

The Auckland Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 2,344 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Auckland to San Francisco in just under 24h 02m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 31m. 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $262. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $717 and $1,021, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 83% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to San Francisco one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $562. Air Canada flights start at $572 while deals on United Airlines start at $619 one-way.

Question 14

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $1,368). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,929). 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.

Question 16

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $743. On average you can expect to pay $3,097. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,278.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 (92%), United Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand( 78%).

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 21

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SFO?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 4 flights from Auckland Intl to San Francisco per day from 9 airlines.

Question 23

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco.

Question 25

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Auckland to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to San Francisco with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Auckland to San Francisco with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to San Francisco become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Auckland to San Francisco flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,539
One-way from	$824
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,929
Good round-trip deal	$1,775 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,123 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$262	Average$1,481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$717	Average$1,461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,021	Average$1,421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,030	Average$1,496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,121	Average$1,441	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,214	Average$1,620	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,219	Average$1,829	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$1,246	Average$1,470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,330	Average$1,849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

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 87 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SFO?

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

How often are flights from Auckland to San Francisco delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday 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 9% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,207.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San Francisco?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 43m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

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