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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Francisco from $624

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 March 2026.

Mon 20/423:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/518:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,143
Fri 17/414:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 17/422:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,177
Wed 26/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 30/823:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,192
Sat 18/423:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/418:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,224
Sun 19/416:05
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/422:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,250
Mon 20/423:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/418:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,260
Wed 15/414:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/418:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,261
Mon 27/413:25
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops42h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 10/522:30
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop20h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,273
Wed 22/414:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/422:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,277
Sat 18/416:10
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/418:29
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops25h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,294
Fri 4/906:05
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops45h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 8/922:30
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,311
Sun 11/1014:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 23/1023:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,339

Find flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated 5 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,143

One-way from

$624

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,583

Good round-trip deal

$1,767 or less

Good one-way deal

$842 or less
20/4-3/5
  • 20/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 11m total
  • New Zealand to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 31/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • New Zealand to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 5 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,366

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,368

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-06:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,375

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 30/7

07:00-06:50

2 stops18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

22:05-14:20

2 stops21h 15m

$1,376

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 19/4

15:55-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

13:40-14:40

2 stops30h 00m

$1,414

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

22:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

$1,414

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 13/8

06:00-08:05

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 15/8

23:00-10:10

1 stop16h 10m

$1,420

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 17/4

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

22:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,426

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 21/4

06:00-08:10

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

22:05-09:20

1 stop16h 15m

$1,432

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 20/4

06:00-08:10

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

22:45-10:10

1 stop16h 25m

$1,432

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $1,018). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,314). 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 NZ to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 5 March 2026.

When flying from New Zealand 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 often are flights from New Zealand to San Francisco delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New Zealand and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand 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?

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 New Zealand to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 5 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
607 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,388 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,776 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New Zealand?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from New Zealand.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to San Francisco flight route?

    Within the past month, 4,604 users have taken a look at flights from New Zealand to San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to San Francisco can take about 12h 05m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,366. There are 10503 km between New Zealand and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $515 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $538 and Air Tahiti Nui from $574 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from New Zealand to San Francisco are Auckland Intl - San Francisco, Wellington - San Francisco and Christchurch - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco consider choosing SWISS(85%), United Airlines(74%) or Lufthansa(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $4,665 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $723 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,167.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $1,018). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,314). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$709Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,014Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,056Average$1,728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,248Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,313Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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