Cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $614
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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
30 Sep — 7 Oct1
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 March, booked 48 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 31 August 2026.
Sat 19/1216:05 -
2 stops19h 53m
Thu 31/1211:57 -
2 stops28h 43m
Deal found 30/8$1,501
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1 stop18h 34m
Tue 17/1114:02 -
2 stops26h 38m
Deal found 31/8$1,516
Fri 18/1214:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
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1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 30/8$1,592
Fri 25/1208:00 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sun 3/122:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 31/8$1,607
Sat 26/1208:00 -
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Sun 3/122:05 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 29/8$1,650
Fri 25/1208:00 -
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Fri 1/122:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 29/8$1,660
Sun 4/1016:35 -
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2 stops46h 37m
Deal found 26/8$1,668
Fri 25/1214:50 -
1 stop18h 35m
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1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 29/8$1,670
Sat 19/1217:30 -
1 stop16h 20m
Sun 3/122:05 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 30/8$1,673
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 31 August 2026.
Wed 18/1108:00 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 28/1116:37 -
2 stops23h 58m
Deal found 30/8$1,690
Wed 14/1019:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Wed 21/1023:20 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 30/8$1,849
Wed 18/1114:45 -
2 stops22h 29m
Sat 28/1109:56 -
2 stops25h 59m
Deal found 30/8$1,858
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2 stops26h 25m
Sun 25/1016:07 -
2 stops25h 58m
Deal found 28/8$1,869
Fri 23/1022:00 -
1 stop20h 52m
Fri 30/1013:25 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 26/8$1,746
Mon 5/1014:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Tue 20/1023:20 -
1 stop22h 25m
Deal found 29/8$1,856
Thu 22/1006:10 -
2 stops26h 25m
Sat 24/1019:57 -
2 stops25h 58m
Deal found 29/8$1,896
Thu 22/1020:15 -
2 stops47h 32m
Sat 24/1022:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 29/8$1,896
Thu 22/1007:00 -
1 stop19h 50m
Thu 26/1123:05 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 27/8$2,180
Thu 22/1014:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Thu 26/1113:50 -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 29/8$2,355
Thu 31/1214:45 -
2 stops24h 39m
Sun 31/110:00 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 27/8$2,877
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 31 August 2026.
Thu 22/1014:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Sat 24/1022:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 31/8$1,776
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Sun 25/1020:50 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 27/8$1,797
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Nonstop12h 05m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 30/8$1,842
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Tue 20/1021:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 28/8$1,846
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Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 30/8$1,847
Mon 2/1115:50 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Tue 24/1122:45 -
Nonstop13h 25m
Deal found 30/8$1,849
Mon 5/1019:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 29/8$1,851
Last-minute flights from Auckland to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco. Data last updated 31 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 31/813:50 -
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2 stops36h 50m
Deal found 26/8$1,915
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Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 28/8$2,084
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1 stop25h 40m
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1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 30/8$1,842
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2 stops36h 05m
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2 stops49h 29m
Deal found 29/8$1,805
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1 stop25h 40m
Thu 10/912:07 -
2 stops30h 13m
Deal found 30/8$1,930
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1 stop25h 40m
Sat 12/923:10 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 27/8$1,932
Wed 9/906:05 -
2 stops23h 15m
Sat 12/918:35 -
2 stops23h 45m
Deal found 30/8$1,954
Mon 14/914:00 -
2 stops26h 26m
Fri 18/923:25 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 29/8$2,045
Wed 30/919:50 -
Nonstop12h 05m
Tue 16/316:55 -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 30/8$2,106
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 31 August 2026.
Sun 31/114:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 29/8$614
Sat 30/114:50 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 29/8$619
Sat 19/1216:05 -
2 stops19h 53m
Deal found 28/8$713
Sun 31/116:05 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 29/8$737
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2 stops25h 04m
Deal found 28/8$749
Tue 2/214:50 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 29/8$756
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2 stops40h 35m
Deal found 29/8$757
Wed 25/1114:50 -
2 stops39h 50m
Deal found 30/8$776
Sat 19/1214:50 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 28/8$793
Thu 10/915:15 -
2 stops22h 08m
Deal found 28/8$794
Thu 12/1116:05 -
2 stops26h 07m
Deal found 27/8$796
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 31 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 31 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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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
16:37-13:35
2 stops23h 58m
$1,690
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 23/10
22:00-22:52
1 stop20h 52m
San Francisco
Fri 30/10
13:25-14:45
2 stops29h 20m
$1,746
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 14/10
19:50-11:55
Nonstop12h 05m
San Francisco
Wed 21/10
23:20-17:45
1 stop22h 25m
$1,849
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 5/10
14:50-07:05
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Tue 20/10
23:20-17:45
1 stop22h 25m
$1,856
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Wed 18/11
14:45-16:14
2 stops22h 29m
San Francisco
Sat 28/11
09:56-08:55
2 stops25h 59m
$1,858
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/10
06:10-12:35
2 stops26h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 25/10
16:07-14:05
2 stops25h 58m
$1,869
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/10
06:10-12:35
2 stops26h 25m
San Francisco
Sat 24/10
19:57-17:55
2 stops25h 58m
$1,896
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/10
20:15-23:47
2 stops47h 32m
San Francisco
Sat 24/10
22:45-08:10
Nonstop13h 25m
$1,896
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 22/10
07:00-06:50
1 stop19h 50m
San Francisco
Thu 26/11
23:05-17:25
1 stop21h 20m
$2,180
Fastest return journey
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
13:50-05:50
2 stops19h 00m
$2,355
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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 47 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 $1,442). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,924). 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 31 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 typical for this route at the moment.
Auckland to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,344 and $1,973 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,464 on Multiple Airlines (7 Feb–22 Feb).
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 31 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 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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?
Tuesday 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 10% 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 83% 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 $1,193.
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 38m.
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 31 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.
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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 02m 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 1,620 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?
United Airlines can get you from Auckland to San Francisco in just under 12h 05m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Auckland and San Francisco is about 10503 km. Most flights are nonstop.
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 $147. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $709 and $1,014, 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 $538. United Airlines flights start at $612 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $616 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 (92%), United Airlines (75%), Air New Zealand( 75%).
What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $772. On average you can expect to pay $3,808. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,459.
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 $1,442). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,924). 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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