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

Within the past month, 5,889 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 17h 15m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,456. 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 $496 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $496 and Air Canada from $537 one-way.

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.

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).

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, Christchurch - San Francisco and Wellington - San Francisco.

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

On average you can expect to pay $4,679 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $683 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,354.

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(89%), United Airlines(64%) or Air New Zealand(64%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to San Francisco?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to San Francisco.

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.

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.

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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 12 December 2025.

Thu 11/1223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines

Sun 14/1220:10SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,864

Sat 13/1216:25AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways

Sat 27/1221:45SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,888

Sun 14/1216:40AKL - SFO

1 stop16h 45mFiji Airways

Sun 28/1222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,891

Fri 12/1213:20AKL - SFO

1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways

Tue 16/1207:27SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 28mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,897

Thu 11/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 14/1222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$1,910

Tue 23/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 1/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,914

Sat 13/1207:00AKL - SFO

2 stops29h 35mAir Canada

Sat 27/1207:30SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,928

Sun 14/1206:45AKL - SFO

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1211:03SFO - AKL

1 stop37h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,940

Sun 14/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 28/1219:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,945

Thu 11/1214:35AKL - SFO

2 stops22h 37mDelta

Sun 14/1210:40SFO - AKL

1 stop24h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,953

Wed 31/1207:40WLG - SFO

2 stops26h 33mAmerican Airlines

Sat 31/111:15SFO - WLG

2 stops32h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,220

Wed 31/1206:05WLG - SFO

2 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/119:50SFO - WLG

1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,835

Best flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Sun 25/114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 1/222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,399

Mon 19/113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop26h 52mBritish Airways

Sun 1/206:42SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,453

Thu 5/223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Mon 9/207:31SFO - AKL

1 stop16h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,456

Sat 24/106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops25h 34mAir Canada

Sat 31/118:00SFO - WLG

2 stops24h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,516

Thu 12/209:50CHC - SFO

2 stops44h 21mAmerican Airlines

Mon 16/206:44SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,561

Thu 5/223:30AKL - SFO

2 stops20h 33mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/207:31SFO - AKL

1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,578

Sun 25/120:55WLG - SFO

1 stop31h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/222:45SFO - WLG

1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,663

Wed 4/212:45WLG - SFO

1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/219:50SFO - WLG

1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,879

Sat 21/316:20WLG - SFO

2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 11/418:00SFO - WLG

2 stops25h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,931

Wed 4/207:40WLG - SFO

2 stops27h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/206:42SFO - WLG

2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,580

Sun 25/109:50CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,616

Sat 24/107:00AKL - SFO

2 stops24h 34mAir Canada

Sat 31/118:00SFO - AKL

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,712

Thu 29/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/219:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$1,716

Sun 25/116:05AKL - SFO

2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,649

Tue 20/113:20CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 45mAir New Zealand

Sun 25/122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,774

Sat 24/123:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/107:30SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,659

Thu 5/208:20PMR - SFO

2 stops44h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/209:40SFO - PMR

2 stops58h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$4,041

Thu 5/215:05ZQN - SFO

1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/219:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,177

Thu 12/313:25CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 26/322:45SFO - CHC

1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$1,804

Sun 25/106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:05SFO - WLG

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,687

Thu 5/207:00ZQN - SFO

2 stops37h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/207:00SFO - ZQN

2 stops36h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12$2,076

Thu 5/317:30BHE - SFO

2 stops43h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 8/321:15SFO - BHE

2 stops47h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$2,292

Sun 25/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,814

Thu 26/215:05ZQN - SFO

2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/319:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,208

Thu 26/210:45ZQN - SFO

2 stops30h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/300:50SFO - ZQN

2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,201

Mon 26/110:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$1,977

Mon 26/111:25ZQN - SFO

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:05SFO - ZQN

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$2,055

Sun 25/107:40HLZ - SFO

1 stop19h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - HLZ

1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$2,143

Thu 26/209:25NSN - SFO

2 stops43h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 2/309:40SFO - NSN

2 stops55h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/12$4,373

Thu 5/207:40HLZ - SFO

2 stops45h 10mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/209:40SFO - HLZ

2 stops50h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/12$5,067

Direct flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from New Zealand to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Thu 29/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/219:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$1,716

Sun 25/119:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,766

Mon 19/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,773

Tue 20/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 25/123:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,792

Tue 9/619:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/622:05SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/12$1,802

Sun 25/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,814

Thu 5/219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,845

Mon 19/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,848

Fri 23/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Fri 30/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,871

Sun 25/119:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,876

Tue 23/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 1/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,914

Fri 16/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 23/123:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$2,227

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 19/113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop26h 52mBritish Airways

Sun 1/206:42SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,451

Mon 19/113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop40h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/206:42SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,459

Tue 20/106:20CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/113:20SFO - CHC

2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,537

Sat 24/107:00AKL - SFO

2 stops24h 34mAir Canada

Sat 31/118:00SFO - AKL

1 stop20h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,430

Sat 24/106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops25h 34mAir Canada

Sat 31/118:00SFO - WLG

2 stops24h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,516

Sun 25/114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 1/222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$1,396

Sun 25/109:50CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:05SFO - CHC

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,616

Sun 25/120:55WLG - SFO

1 stop31h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/222:45SFO - WLG

1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,663

Sun 25/106:00WLG - SFO

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/222:05SFO - WLG

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,687

Thu 29/107:00AKL - SFO

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Thu 19/218:00SFO - AKL

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,361

Thu 29/123:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 19/218:33SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 47mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,411

Thu 29/123:30AKL - SFO

2 stops30h 41mAlaska Airlines

Thu 19/218:33SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 47mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,521

One-way flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Sun 15/308:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$659

Wed 25/314:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$695

Wed 21/114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$706

Thu 19/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 10/12$707

Sun 1/208:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$716

Fri 23/108:45CHC - SFO

2 stops32h 49mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$721

Sat 17/123:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 11/12$723

Wed 4/207:00AKL - SFO

2 stops24h 34mAir Canada

Deal found 11/12$735

Mon 2/214:00AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 34mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$737

Thu 19/323:30AKL - SFO

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$742

Sat 17/123:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/12$743

Tue 17/223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop16h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/12$749

Find flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$1,361
One-way from	$659
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,776
Good round-trip deal	$1,759 or less
Good one-way deal	$927 or less

Air Canada
29/1-19/2
4 total stops
52h 40m total
New Zealand to San Francisco

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Fiji Airways
15/3
1 total stop
25h 25m total
New Zealand to San Francisco

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,399

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

13:20-19:12

1 stop26h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

06:42-09:55

1 stop30h 13m

$1,453

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,456

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 24/1

06:00-10:34

2 stops25h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

18:00-15:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,516

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

09:50-09:11

2 stops44h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

06:44-13:15

2 stops33h 31m

$1,561

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-23:03

2 stops20h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,578

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 4/2

07:40-13:46

2 stops27h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

06:42-13:35

2 stops33h 53m

$1,580

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 25/1

09:50-12:25

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

22:05-17:35

2 stops22h 30m

$1,616

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

16:05-18:44

2 stops23h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,649

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

07:30-09:55

1 stop29h 25m

$1,659

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $1,021). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,339). 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?

When flying from New Zealand to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to San Francisco?

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

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco

The most flights from NZ0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to San Francisco delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between New Zealand and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 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?

Thursday 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 New Zealand to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,514 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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, 5,889 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 17h 15m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,456. 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 $496 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $496 and Air Canada from $537 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, Christchurch - San Francisco and Wellington - 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(89%), United Airlines(64%) or Air New Zealand(64%), 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 $4,679 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $683 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,354.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $1,021). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,339). 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 New Zealand to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$722	Average$1,487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$957	Average$1,332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,000	Average$1,392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,075	Average$1,695	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,133	Average$1,713	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$1,270	Average$1,632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,357	Average$1,900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San FranciscoExplore 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 12 December 2025.

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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 12 December 2025.