Cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $596
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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
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 36 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday
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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 1 February 2026.
Fri 13/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,139
Fri 6/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,187
Fri 5/607:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 12/622:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1$1,189
Wed 17/614:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 27/622:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,200
Fri 28/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,212
Wed 26/807:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,285
Mon 2/206:15
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,310
Fri 6/207:00
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 39m
Air Canada
Sat 7/218:50
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/1$1,401
Tue 17/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 10m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 24/318:36
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 44m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,425
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 1 February 2026.
Fri 13/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,139
Tue 17/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 10m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 24/318:36
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 44m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,431
Thu 19/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops42h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 22/215:59
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop20h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,453
Tue 17/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/317:43
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops34h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,474
Fri 5/607:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 12/622:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1$1,189
Wed 17/614:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 27/622:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,200
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 1 February 2026.
Tue 17/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/322:45
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,727
Tue 24/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 7/422:05
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$1,816
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 22/219:50
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,843
Fri 6/315:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 13/322:45
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$1,855
Fri 5/619:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/622:05
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$1,883
Fri 13/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 27/320:50
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$1,948
Wed 1/419:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/422:05
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$2,459
Mon 30/319:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 05m
Air New Zealand
Fri 10/422:05
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$22,952
Mon 30/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/422:05
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$25,607
Last-minute flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco. Data last updated 1 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 2/206:15
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$1,310
Mon 2/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop29h 17m
British Airways
Sun 15/206:20
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,444
Mon 2/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop21h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 15/206:20
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,458
Thu 5/223:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/207:31
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop16h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 29/1$1,468
Fri 6/214:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Air Canada
Sat 7/218:00
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop20h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/1$1,401
Thu 19/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops42h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 22/215:59
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop20h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,453
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 1 February 2026.
Fri 29/507:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$596
Fri 13/208:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1$599
Fri 20/214:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2$609
Fri 27/214:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$623
Wed 18/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1$629
Tue 17/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 10m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 31/1$724
Tue 17/308:00
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops33h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$726
Thu 9/423:30
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$734
Tue 3/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops17h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/1$741
Sat 28/214:50
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$749
Sat 28/223:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/1$750
Thu 19/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2$754
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 1 February 2026.
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 1 February 2026.
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Route
Departure
Return
Price
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 13/3
14:50-13:25
1 stop18h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 27/3
23:05-13:40
1 stop18h 35m
$1,139
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 5/6
07:00-13:55
1 stop25h 55m
San Francisco
Fri 12/6
22:35-23:15
1 stop29h 40m
$1,189
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 17/6
14:00-13:25
1 stop18h 25m
San Francisco
Sat 27/6
22:35-23:15
1 stop29h 40m
$1,200
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 17/3
23:30-19:40
1 stop16h 10m
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
18:36-21:20
1 stop30h 44m
$1,431
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 19/2
13:20-10:50
2 stops42h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 22/2
15:59-09:10
1 stop20h 11m
$1,453
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 17/3
23:30-19:40
1 stop16h 10m
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
17:43-00:15
2 stops34h 32m
$1,474
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 5/6
07:00-13:55
1 stop25h 55m
$596
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 29/5
07:00-13:55
1 stop25h 55m
$596
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 13/2
08:00-12:25
1 stop25h 25m
$599
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 20/2
14:50-12:25
1 stop18h 35m
$599
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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 30 January 2026.
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 36 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $975). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,292). 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 1 February 2026.
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.
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 1 February 2026.
The most flights from AKL to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 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 14% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 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?
Tuesday 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 4% 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 61% 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.
Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,382.
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 14m.
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 20m.
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 1 February 2026.
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 8 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 5,175 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?
Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Auckland to San Francisco in just under 16h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 26h 20m. 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 $697. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $923 and $1,027, 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $518. United Airlines flights start at $519 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $531 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 (87%), United Airlines (57%), Air New Zealand( 57%).
What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $707. On average you can expect to pay $4,640. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,136.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $975). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,292). 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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