Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Francisco from $694

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

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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 31 December 2025.

Fri 23/114:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Fri 30/122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,422
Thu 12/223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 19/218:33SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,444
Fri 13/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Fri 20/211:20SFO - CHC
2 stops40h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 30/12$1,448
Sat 31/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/307:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,474
Thu 19/223:30AKL - SFO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/218:33SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,491
Fri 13/214:40CHC - SFO
2 stops17h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/219:50SFO - CHC
1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/12$1,750
Tue 17/206:05WLG - SFO
2 stops49h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 21/223:35SFO - WLG
2 stops60h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,817
Thu 12/206:00WLG - SFO
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/219:50SFO - WLG
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,930
Fri 22/515:25ZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 25/518:00SFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/12$2,232
Fri 27/214:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 15/323:05SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/12$1,427
Sat 7/206:15AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 24mAir Canada
Sat 21/218:00SFO - AKL
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 29/12$1,455
Tue 3/223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/307:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,474
Fri 13/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/211:20SFO - CHC
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,521
Sat 31/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/307:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,474
Sat 14/216:00CHC - SFO
1 stop36h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/219:50SFO - CHC
2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$1,750
Tue 3/223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/307:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,474
Wed 18/309:50CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/522:35SFO - CHC
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,635
Tue 17/213:15WLG - SFO
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/219:50SFO - WLG
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,930
Thu 29/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/307:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,474
Sun 31/506:05WLG - SFO
1 stop30h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/610:12SFO - WLG
2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,973
Wed 18/312:15CHC - SFO
2 stops19h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/522:05SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$1,797
Fri 22/506:40NSN - SFO
2 stops45h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 25/511:00SFO - NSN
2 stops54h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/12$4,042
Sat 31/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/307:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,474
Fri 16/114:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/222:45SFO - CHC
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$1,819
Thu 4/606:00WLG - SFO
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/622:05SFO - WLG
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12$2,003
Wed 3/606:00WLG - SFO
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/722:05SFO - WLG
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12$2,005
Fri 13/213:30BHE - SFO
2 stops23h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 17/220:30SFO - BHE
2 stops38h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/12$2,445
Sat 14/217:05HLZ - SFO
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/219:50SFO - HLZ
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$2,161
Fri 22/515:05ZQN - SFO
1 stop34h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 25/522:05SFO - ZQN
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/12$2,232
Sat 14/211:25HLZ - SFO
3 stops24h 34mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/219:50SFO - HLZ
2 stops22h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$2,272

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 31 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,422

One-way from

$694

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,840

Good round-trip deal

$1,904 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,137 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • New Zealand to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • New Zealand to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to San Francisco.

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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 31 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

22:05-00:15

1 stop29h 10m

$1,422

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

23:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,427

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

23:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

18:33-21:20

1 stop29h 47m

$1,444

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 13/2

08:45-12:20

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 20/2

11:20-00:40

2 stops40h 20m

$1,448

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

06:15-10:39

2 stops25h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

18:00-00:30

2 stops33h 30m

$1,455

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,474

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,474

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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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 $1,028). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 31 December 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand 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 December 2025.

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

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 December 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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

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  • 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?

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

    A quick flight from New Zealand to San Francisco can take about 16h 30m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,444. 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 $541 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $542 and Fiji Airways from $552 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to 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(57%) or Air New Zealand(57%), 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 $4,810 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $1,033 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,422.

  • 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 $1,028). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$727Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$964Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,083Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,280Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,367Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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