Cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $636
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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 May, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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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 13 August 2026.
Thu 22/1006:00 -
2 stops37h 37m
Thu 26/1119:05 -
2 stops41h 20m
Deal found 12/8$1,330
Wed 21/1013:25 -
2 stops39h 32m
Sat 24/1017:00 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 9/8$1,331
Tue 8/916:05 -
1 stop20h 40m
Sun 13/922:30 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,337
Mon 24/815:20 -
2 stops26h 00m
Mon 7/916:31 -
2 stops26h 34m
Deal found 13/8$1,342
Mon 23/1113:20 -
1 stop20h 51m
Mon 30/1120:20 -
2 stops45h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,354
Thu 3/915:20 -
2 stops40h 52m
Sun 13/922:30 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 12/8$1,355
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 13 August 2026.
Wed 18/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 28/1121:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 8/8$1,384
Tue 8/915:20 -
2 stops26h 20m
Tue 15/916:12 -
2 stops26h 53m
Deal found 8/8$1,388
Tue 8/906:15 -
1 stop19h 20m
Tue 15/923:15 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 8/8$1,568
Mon 7/913:50 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Mon 14/923:20 -
1 stop23h 25m
Deal found 10/8$1,574
Wed 18/1115:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Sat 28/1119:50 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 11/8$1,601
Mon 24/813:50 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Mon 7/923:25 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 9/8$1,574
Mon 24/819:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Mon 7/922:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 9/8$1,574
Wed 18/1108:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Sat 28/1122:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 12/8$1,596
Thu 22/1014:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Thu 26/1123:35 -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 12/8$1,601
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 13 August 2026.
Mon 2/1115:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Mon 9/1122:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 12/8$1,492
Tue 8/919:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Sun 13/922:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 12/8$1,514
Thu 22/1014:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Sat 24/1022:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,516
Fri 20/1115:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Mon 7/1222:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 10/8$1,521
Thu 22/1014:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Thu 26/1122:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 10/8$1,522
Wed 27/115:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Sun 31/122:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 12/8$1,567
Mon 1/215:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Wed 3/319:50 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 9/8$1,568
Mon 24/813:50 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Mon 7/922:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 13/8$1,570
Wed 18/1119:55 -
Nonstop12h 10m
Sat 28/1119:50 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 12/8$1,596
Last-minute flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco. Data last updated 13 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/815:20 -
2 stops26h 00m
Mon 7/916:31 -
2 stops26h 34m
Deal found 13/8$1,342
Fri 28/813:25 -
2 stops38h 09m
Fri 11/922:30 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 9/8$1,362
Wed 2/913:25 -
2 stops25h 02m
Wed 16/913:27 -
2 stops40h 03m
Deal found 8/8$1,359
Thu 3/915:20 -
2 stops40h 52m
Sun 13/922:30 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 12/8$1,355
Tue 8/916:05 -
1 stop20h 40m
Sun 13/922:30 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,337
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 13 August 2026.
Thu 15/1007:00 -
2 stops33h 38m
Deal found 12/8$636
Wed 9/914:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 8/8$643
Wed 21/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 11/8$644
Sun 1/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 25m
Deal found 10/8$646
Wed 11/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 12/8$648
Sat 31/1008:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 10/8$655
Wed 14/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 12/8$667
Sun 25/1014:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 10/8$670
Sat 17/1015:00 -
1 stop18h 40m
Deal found 12/8$673
Tue 8/914:00 -
2 stops39h 22m
Deal found 8/8$680
Wed 4/1114:50 -
2 stops27h 28m
Deal found 10/8$684
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 13 August 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 13 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Departure
Return
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Cheapest return flight
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 18/11
08:00-12:35
1 stop25h 35m
San Francisco
Sat 28/11
21:50-13:35
1 stop18h 45m
$1,384
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 8/9
15:20-22:40
2 stops26h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 15/9
16:12-14:05
2 stops26h 53m
$1,388
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 8/9
06:15-06:35
1 stop19h 20m
San Francisco
Tue 15/9
23:15-07:10
Nonstop12h 55m
$1,568
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 7/9
13:50-06:50
Nonstop12h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 14/9
23:20-17:45
1 stop23h 25m
$1,574
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 24/8
13:50-06:50
Nonstop12h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 7/9
23:25-00:45
1 stop30h 20m
$1,574
Fastest return journey
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 24/8
19:50-12:55
Nonstop12h 05m
San Francisco
Mon 7/9
22:05-06:00
Nonstop12h 55m
$1,574
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 18/11
08:55-08:10
1 stop20h 15m
San Francisco
Sat 28/11
22:45-09:10
Nonstop13h 25m
$1,596
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 18/11
15:50-07:05
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Sat 28/11
19:50-05:45
Nonstop12h 55m
$1,601
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/10
14:50-07:05
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Thu 26/11
23:35-17:45
1 stop21h 10m
$1,601
Cheapest one-way
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 9/9
14:00-13:40
1 stop18h 40m
$643
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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?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $1,452). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,828). 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 13 August 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.
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 $1,372 and $2,041 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,326 on American Airlines (22 Oct–26 Nov).
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 13 August 2026.
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).
How often are flights from Auckland to San Francisco delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 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 Monday 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?
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 80% 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 $1,203.
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: 16h 33m.
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 Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 46m.
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 13 August 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.
They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Related info for your journey
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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 9 airlines.
How popular is this Auckland to San Francisco flight route?
The Auckland Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 1,945 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, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Auckland to San Francisco in just under 12h. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 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 Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $149. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $715 and $1,023, respectively. Alaska Airlines is priced at 90% 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 $543. Air Canada flights start at $570 while deals on United Airlines start at $617 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 (96%), United Airlines (78%), Air New Zealand( 78%).
What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $1,039. On average you can expect to pay $3,673. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,255.
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 $1,452). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,828). 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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