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

Within the past month, 5,781 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 39m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,438. 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 $540 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $541 and Fiji Airways from $550 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 $4,746 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $686 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,300.

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 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 23 December 2025.

Mon 29/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 2/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,796

Wed 24/1214:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Wed 7/122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/12$1,843

Tue 30/1223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop35h 41mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 2/207:31SFO - AKL

1 stop16h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,853

Thu 25/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 8/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,881

Mon 29/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 5/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,900

Wed 24/1219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 7/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/12$1,902

Fri 26/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Fri 9/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,905

Wed 24/1207:35AKL - SFO

2 stops24h 08mQantas Airways

Wed 7/116:30SFO - AKL

1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/12$1,921

Thu 25/1213:20AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 57mQantas Airways

Thu 8/119:01SFO - AKL

1 stop17h 54mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,924

Tue 30/1214:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 26/122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,947

Fri 26/1208:00AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Fri 9/122:05SFO - AKL

1 stop29h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,948

Tue 30/1214:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 9/123:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,967

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 23 December 2025.

Wed 18/214:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 22/222:05SFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,416

Sun 15/214:00AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 39mAir Canada

Sun 22/207:30SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 23/12$1,438

Mon 19/113:20AKL - SFO

1 stop21h 26mBritish Airways

Sun 1/206:42SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/12$1,457

Wed 18/215:50AKL - SFO

1 stop25h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sun 22/206:00SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,464

Thu 26/223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/318:35SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,476

Tue 24/216:05AKL - SFO

2 stops20h 24mAir Tahiti Nui

Fri 6/312:47SFO - AKL

2 stops27h 53mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 22/12$1,558

Mon 27/409:10CHC - SFO

1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 24/522:05SFO - CHC

1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/12$1,724

Wed 18/206:00WLG - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 22/219:50SFO - WLG

1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,869

Sat 28/311:05NSN - SFO

2 stops49h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 15/1120:15SFO - NSN

2 stops40h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,289

Thu 26/223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/307:55SFO - AKL

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,476

Wed 18/206:05WLG - SFO

2 stops35h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 21/200:50SFO - WLG

2 stops39h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,480

Fri 23/114:00AKL - SFO

1 stop19h 20mAir Canada

Fri 30/108:33SFO - AKL

2 stops29h 27mAir Canada

Deal found 23/12$1,526

Tue 24/216:05AKL - SFO

2 stops22h 42mAir Tahiti Nui

Thu 5/322:26SFO - AKL

2 stops42h 14mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 22/12$1,566

Mon 19/106:15AKL - SFO

2 stops25h 19mAir Canada

Sun 1/207:30SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 23/12$1,551

Thu 5/223:30AKL - SFO

2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/207:55SFO - AKL

2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,565

Fri 16/109:50CHC - SFO

2 stops28h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/206:42SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/12$1,575

Fri 16/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,750

Thu 5/206:00WLG - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/223:05SFO - WLG

2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,898

Thu 5/209:10WLG - SFO

2 stops33h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/207:00SFO - WLG

2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,580

Wed 4/213:25CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 40mAir New Zealand

Wed 11/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/12$1,781

Wed 18/212:20PMR - SFO

2 stops64h 30mSingapore Airlines

Sun 22/209:40SFO - PMR

2 stops58h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/12$4,002

Wed 18/209:50CHC - SFO

2 stops44h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sun 22/206:44SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/12$1,580

Fri 6/216:45WLG - SFO

1 stop35h 20mUnited Airlines

Fri 13/223:05SFO - WLG

2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,948

Fri 6/213:20CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 13/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,789

Thu 5/216:20WLG - SFO

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/217:20SFO - WLG

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,896

Sat 28/311:05NSN - SFO

2 stops49h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 13/1120:15SFO - NSN

2 stops50h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$2,318

Thu 12/313:20CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 26/322:45SFO - CHC

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,808

Wed 18/207:00ZQN - SFO

2 stops37h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 22/206:44SFO - ZQN

2 stops37h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,736

Fri 6/212:20PMR - SFO

2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 13/220:30SFO - PMR

2 stops38h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$2,389

Thu 5/218:25WLG - SFO

2 stops19h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 12/222:45SFO - WLG

1 stop36h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,852

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 23 December 2025.

Fri 16/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,750

Sun 15/219:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 22/219:50SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,779

Wed 22/419:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand

Fri 1/522:05SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,784

Mon 19/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,791

Fri 6/214:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 13/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,803

Tue 12/519:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand

Tue 12/522:05SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,807

Thu 15/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Thu 29/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,843

Mon 19/115:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 26/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,845

Tue 21/419:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/522:05SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,846

Fri 23/119:55AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Fri 30/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/12$1,871

Thu 23/413:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/422:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,876

Mon 20/419:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/522:05SFO - AKL

Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,895

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 29/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 2/222:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,796

Mon 29/1215:50AKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 5/122:45SFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,900

Mon 29/1214:00AKL - SFO

1 stop19h 20mAir Canada

Mon 5/107:30SFO - AKL

1 stop30h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 22/12$1,924

Tue 30/1223:30AKL - SFO

1 stop35h 41mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 2/207:31SFO - AKL

1 stop16h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,853

Fri 16/109:50CHC - SFO

2 stops34h 22mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/206:42SFO - CHC

2 stops33h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,573

Fri 16/114:15CHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/223:25SFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,750

Fri 16/106:05CHC - SFO

1 stop30h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 1/220:30SFO - CHC

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,931

Mon 19/118:50CHC - SFO

2 stops42h 05mQantas Airways

Mon 26/119:01SFO - CHC

2 stops32h 09mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,867

Mon 19/114:00CHC - SFO

2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 26/122:45SFO - CHC

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/12$1,886

Thu 22/109:10WLG - SFO

2 stops33h 27mAmerican Airlines

Wed 28/107:00SFO - WLG

2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,492

Thu 22/112:35WLG - SFO

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 28/113:25SFO - WLG

2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/12$1,886

Thu 22/112:35WLG - SFO

1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/123:25SFO - WLG

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,898

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 23 December 2025.

Sun 8/314:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/12$705

Fri 16/114:50AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$707

Wed 22/414:00AKL - SFO

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$721

Sun 25/106:10CHC - SFO

2 stops27h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 23/12$728

Thu 22/123:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/12$747

Thu 5/206:15AKL - SFO

2 stops35h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 22/12$749

Tue 13/123:30AKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 22/12$750

Thu 22/116:05AKL - SFO

2 stops20h 00mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 23/12$755

Thu 19/223:30AKL - SFO

2 stops17h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 22/12$759

Sun 15/206:10CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 21/12$762

Thu 26/223:30AKL - SFO

2 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$764

Tue 27/106:20CHC - SFO

2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$764

Find flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$1,400
One-way from	$705
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,826
Good round-trip deal	$1,879 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,061 or less

Fiji Airways
23/1-30/1
2 total stops
47h 45m total
New Zealand to San Francisco

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Fiji Airways
8/3
1 total stop
18h 35m 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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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,416

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/2

14:00-10:39

1 stop17h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

07:30-11:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,438

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

13:20-13:46

1 stop21h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

06:42-09:55

1 stop30h 13m

$1,457

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

15:50-20:42

1 stop25h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

06:00-09:10

1 stop30h 10m

$1,464

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

23:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

18:35-21:20

1 stop30h 45m

$1,476

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

23:30-06:30

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

07:55-21:20

2 stops17h 25m

$1,476

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 18/2

06:05-20:42

2 stops35h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

00:50-13:35

2 stops39h 45m

$1,480

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

08:33-11:00

2 stops29h 27m

$1,526

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

06:15-10:34

2 stops25h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

07:30-11:00

1 stop30h 30m

$1,551

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/2

16:05-15:29

2 stops20h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

12:47-13:40

2 stops27h 53m

$1,558

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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 $1,025). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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 (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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

8.0

Very Good

211 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

211 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

557 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

951 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

9,109 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

10,551 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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, 5,781 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 39m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,438. 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 $540 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $541 and Fiji Airways from $550 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(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 $4,746 for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $686 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,300.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
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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 $1,025). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). 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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Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$725	Average$1,494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$961	Average$1,343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,075	Average$1,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,080	Average$1,700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,138	Average$1,724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$1,276	Average$1,640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,363	Average$1,897	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 23 December 2025.

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