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

Within the past month, 6,299 users have taken a look at flights from New Zealand to San Francisco. Find deals

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

A quick flight from New Zealand to San Francisco can take about 25h 45m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,455. There are 10503 km between New Zealand and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 $712 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $739 and Alaska Airlines from $754 one-way. Find deals

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 Queenstown Intl - San Francisco.

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

On average you can expect to pay $5,204 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $715 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,196.

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(100%), United Airlines(81%) or Air New Zealand(81%), 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 1 November 2025.

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1218:00SFO - AKL

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,317

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1216:19SFO - AKL

2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,462

Thu 27/1123:30AKL - SFO

2 stops16h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 10/1207:24SFO - AKL

2 stops16h 56mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,488

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1218:00SFO - AKL

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,514

Sun 9/1114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Wed 3/1222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,519

Sun 2/1114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 16/1122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,582

Wed 3/1214:50AKL - SFO

2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,612

Tue 9/1223:30AKL - SFO

2 stops40h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 19/107:00SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,614

Fri 28/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1207:30SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,629

Thu 27/1113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/1207:27SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,633

Tue 4/1116:05AKL - SFO

2 stops18h 24mAir Tahiti Nui

Tue 18/1118:00SFO - AKL

2 stops22h 40mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 1/11$1,638

Thu 27/1113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/1212:10SFO - AKL

1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,652

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 1 November 2025.

Tue 10/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 45mAlaska Airlines

Wed 11/307:35SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,455

Tue 10/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 11/307:35SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,462

Fri 30/116:45WLG - SFO

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/222:05SFO - WLG

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/11$1,786

Tue 10/306:05WLG - SFO

1 stop30h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sat 14/312:20SFO - WLG

2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,804

Fri 30/116:45WLG - SFO

1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/219:50SFO - WLG

1 stop26h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/11$1,818

Fri 14/1116:35CHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CHC

1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 31/10$1,935

Tue 10/309:55WLG - SFO

2 stops22h 25mAir Canada

Sat 14/318:52SFO - WLG

2 stops22h 18mAir Canada

Deal found 31/10$2,419

Thu 5/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines

Fri 20/307:35SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,474

Thu 19/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 22/319:55SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 29/10$1,490

Tue 3/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 18/307:35SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,474

Sat 7/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 45mAlaska Airlines

Mon 16/307:35SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,474

Fri 14/1115:55CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines

Tue 18/1118:00SFO - CHC

2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,862

Tue 10/308:45WLG - SFO

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/320:50SFO - WLG

1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/10$1,884

Thu 8/113:45CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 22/115:35SFO - CHC

2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/11$1,975

Thu 8/113:45CHC - SFO

2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/115:35SFO - CHC

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,984

Tue 3/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines

Thu 19/319:55SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,493

Fri 13/307:00ZQN - SFO

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Tue 17/321:15SFO - ZQN

1 stop27h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,968

Tue 3/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop26h 45mAlaska Airlines

Mon 16/307:15SFO - AKL

2 stops18h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,493

Sun 14/1216:00WLG - SFO

1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 21/1220:15SFO - WLG

1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/10$2,087

Tue 11/1108:20PMR - SFO

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Sat 15/1122:45SFO - PMR

1 stop37h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/10$2,104

Sat 7/323:30AKL - SFO

2 stops39h 15mAlaska Airlines

Thu 19/319:55SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,559

Tue 16/1210:25CHC - SFO

2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 23/1219:50SFO - CHC

2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/11$2,132

Sun 14/1215:30ZQN - SFO

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 21/1220:15SFO - ZQN

1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/10$2,258

Thu 5/323:30AKL - SFO

1 stop26h 45mAlaska Airlines

Thu 19/307:10SFO - AKL

2 stops42h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,559

Fri 13/310:25ZQN - SFO

1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 17/322:45SFO - ZQN

1 stop24h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/10$2,153

Tue 16/1209:00CHC - SFO

3 stops32h 29mQantas Airways

Tue 23/1211:20SFO - CHC

2 stops30h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 1/11$2,516

Thu 27/1108:50ZQN - SFO

2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 15/1219:50SFO - ZQN

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/10$2,310

Fri 14/1107:45NSN - SFO

1 stop24h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 18/1122:45SFO - NSN

2 stops18h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/10$2,445

Thu 8/110:25CHC - SFO

2 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand

Thu 22/119:50SFO - CHC

1 stop24h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/11$2,723

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 1 November 2025.

Thu 19/319:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 22/322:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/10$1,844

Tue 10/319:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 11/322:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/10$1,855

Tue 18/1115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/10$1,862

Mon 2/319:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 22/322:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,865

Fri 6/315:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 16/322:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,895

Fri 23/119:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Fri 30/119:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 1/11$1,897

Thu 27/1115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 11/1222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 31/10$1,923

Fri 6/315:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 21/320:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,924

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco. Data last updated 1 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 2/1114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 16/1122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,582

Tue 4/1116:05AKL - SFO

2 stops18h 24mAir Tahiti Nui

Tue 18/1118:00SFO - AKL

2 stops22h 40mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 1/11$1,638

Sun 9/1114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Wed 3/1222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$1,519

Mon 10/1116:35AKL - SFO

2 stops24h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/1115:30SFO - AKL

2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/11$1,662

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1218:00SFO - AKL

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,317

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1216:19SFO - AKL

2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,462

Thu 27/1123:30AKL - SFO

2 stops16h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 10/1207:24SFO - AKL

2 stops16h 56mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,488

Thu 27/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1218:00SFO - AKL

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,514

Thu 27/1113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines

Thu 11/1207:27SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 31/10$1,633

Thu 27/1113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/1212:10SFO - AKL

1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,652

Thu 27/1113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines

Thu 4/1207:27SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 28mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,664

Fri 28/1108:05AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/1207:30SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10$1,629

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 1 November 2025.

Fri 13/214:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 1/11$618

Fri 5/1208:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$623

Fri 17/414:00AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$625

Sun 8/208:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$627

Wed 29/414:00AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 31/10$653

Sun 22/308:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/10$658

Sun 25/106:15CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/10$707

Wed 21/114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 1/11$712

Sun 18/114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 30/10$714

Sun 8/216:05AKL - SFO

2 stops20h 00mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 30/10$721

Thu 26/316:05AKL - SFO

2 stops22h 49mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 29/10$739

Sun 7/1214:10CHC - SFO

1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 1/11$751

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$1,317
One-way from	$618
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,535
Good round-trip deal	$1,816 or less
Good one-way deal	$993 or less

27/11-4/12
4 total stops
55h 45m total
New Zealand to San Francisco

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Fiji Airways
13/2
1 total stop
18h 35m total
New Zealand to San Francisco

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($195 potential increase over avg. return price).

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

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

07:35-21:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,455

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

07:35-21:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,462

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:30-19:35

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

07:35-21:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

23:30-19:35

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

07:35-21:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

23:30-04:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

07:35-21:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

19:55-21:20

1 stop29h 25m

$1,490

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

23:30-19:35

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

19:55-21:20

1 stop29h 25m

$1,493

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

07:15-21:20

2 stops18h 05m

$1,493

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

23:30-17:45

2 stops39h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

19:55-21:20

1 stop29h 25m

$1,559

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

07:10-21:20

2 stops42h 10m

$1,559

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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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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 $1,018). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,357). 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. Monday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

8.0

Very Good

208 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

8.0

Very Good

208 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

208 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

520 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

208 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

926 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

208 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

8,992 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

208 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

10,386 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

208 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, 6,299 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 25h 45m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,455. 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 $712 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $739 and Alaska Airlines from $754 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 Queenstown Intl - 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(100%), United Airlines(81%) or Air New Zealand(81%), 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 $5,204 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $715 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,196.
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 $1,018). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,357). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$733	Average$1,525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,015	Average$1,406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,052	Average$1,350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,091	Average$1,717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,150	Average$1,791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$1,289	Average$1,636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,374	Average$1,934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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