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Cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $602

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 15 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,213

One-way from

$602

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,572

Good round-trip deal

$1,842 or less

Good one-way deal

$813 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 55m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to San Francisco.

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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 15 February 2025.

Tue 25/207:30AKL - SFO
1 stop29h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 6/320:15SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,213
Fri 21/206:25AKL - SFO
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Tue 25/208:41SFO - AKL
2 stops53h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 12/2$1,262
Sat 22/215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 27/223:05SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,283
Tue 6/519:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/522:45SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,357
Thu 20/216:05AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 25/216:22SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 18mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 12/2$1,369
Tue 6/519:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 22/523:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$1,380
Thu 27/314:05AKL - SFO
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Sat 3/522:45SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,818
Wed 19/214:50AKL - SFO
2 stops18h 54mDelta
Thu 27/218:30SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/2$1,830
Tue 6/519:30AKL - SFO
2 stops43h 25mChina Airlines
Wed 21/501:05SFO - AKL
2 stops45h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,840
Tue 22/406:00AKL - SFO
2 stops24h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 23/411:32SFO - AKL
2 stops31h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/2$2,010
Mon 24/214:55AKL - SFO
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 25/222:55SFO - AKL
1 stop41h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$2,091
Sun 23/222:10AKL - SFO
2 stops42h 30mChina Southern
Mon 17/300:35SFO - AKL
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 13/2$2,092

Find flights from Auckland to San Francisco within your budget

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Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/2

07:30-15:45

1 stop29h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

20:15-14:55

1 stop21h 40m

$1,213

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/3

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,264

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

19:45-12:50

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

22:45-13:10

1 stop19h 25m

$1,357

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/3

19:55-12:05

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

16:35-16:50

2 stops29h 15m

$1,360

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

19:45-12:50

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

23:05-07:10

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,380

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

19:30-19:55

2 stops43h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

01:05-18:00

2 stops45h 55m

$1,791

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/3

14:05-13:50

1 stop19h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

22:45-22:45

1 stop29h 00m

$1,818

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/3

13:50-10:14

1 stop16h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 27/4

19:16-06:50

2 stops64h 34m

$1,830

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

06:00-11:02

2 stops24h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 23/4

11:32-14:05

2 stops31h 33m

$2,010

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/2

14:55-21:15

1 stop27h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

22:55-13:25

1 stop41h 30m

$2,091

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

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 77 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 $775). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,086). 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 15 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 February 2025.

The most flights from AKL to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 15 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines from Auckland to San Francisco to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food