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 $2,077 and $1,492 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,358 on Fiji Airways (28 Aug-11 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

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. Find deals

Question 2

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

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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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 46m. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to San Francisco flights typically cost between $2,077 and $1,492 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,358 on Fiji Airways (28 Aug-11 Sept). Find deals

Question 5

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 6

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

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Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,195.

Question 7

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

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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 8

How often are flights from Auckland to San Francisco delayed?

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About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How popular is this Auckland to San Francisco flight route?

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The Auckland Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 3,024 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?

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United Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Air Tahiti Nui can get you from Auckland to San Francisco in just under 18h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 25m. 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?

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Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $705. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $934 and $1,003, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is priced at 55% 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?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $512. Fiji Airways flights start at $535 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $573 one-way.

Question 14

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

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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?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $1,363). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,917). 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

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco

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The most flights from AKL to SFO 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).

Question 17

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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 19

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

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The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $1,033. On average you can expect to pay $4,878. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,381.

Question 20

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

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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 (85%), United Airlines (74%), Air New Zealand( 74%).

Question 21

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

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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 22

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to San Francisco?

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Of the flights from Auckland to San Francisco that have stopovers, most of them stop in Nadi.

Question 23

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to San Francisco flights?

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Flights departing from Auckland and landing in San Francisco stopover in Los Angeles least frequently.

Question 24

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

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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 25

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 5 flights from Auckland Intl to San Francisco per day from 8 airlines.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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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 28

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

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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 29

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

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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 30

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

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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 31

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

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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 32

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

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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	$1,358
One-way from	$699
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,917
Good round-trip deal	$2,195 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,102 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$705	Average$1,435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$934	Average$1,371	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,003	Average$1,380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,012	Average$1,470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,156	Average$1,659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,214	Average$1,784	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$1,224	Average$1,322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,311	Average$1,807	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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