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Cheap flights from Wellington to San Francisco from $727

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — SFO
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$3,076

One-way from

$727

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,791
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 5/1-12/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 34m total
  • Wellington to San Francisco
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 34m total
  • Wellington to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Best flights from Wellington to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 November 2025.

Mon 5/116:20WLG - SFO
2 stops24h 49mQantas Airways
Mon 12/115:35SFO - WLG
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$3,076
Mon 5/116:20WLG - SFO
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/119:01SFO - WLG
3 stops39h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$3,244
Mon 5/114:55WLG - SFO
1 stop17h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/113:20SFO - WLG
2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$3,529
Sun 4/117:40WLG - SFO
3 stops45h 57mQantas Airways
Sun 11/115:35SFO - WLG
2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$3,536
Sun 4/119:55WLG - SFO
1 stop36h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/111:20SFO - WLG
2 stops33h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$3,613
Sun 4/117:05WLG - SFO
2 stops35h 34mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/100:43SFO - WLG
2 stops39h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$15,465
Mon 5/116:45WLG - SFO
2 stops36h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/100:43SFO - WLG
2 stops35h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$15,684

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Wellington

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San Francisco

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 5/1

16:20-20:09

2 stops24h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

15:35-15:20

2 stops26h 45m

$3,076

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 5/1

16:20-19:36

2 stops24h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

19:01-07:05

3 stops39h 04m

$3,244

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 5/1

14:55-11:05

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

13:20-08:10

2 stops21h 50m

$3,529

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 4/1

17:40-18:37

3 stops45h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

15:35-20:30

2 stops31h 55m

$3,536

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 4/1

19:55-11:05

1 stop36h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

11:20-18:10

2 stops33h 50m

$3,613

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 4/1

17:05-07:39

2 stops35h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 10/1

00:43-12:45

2 stops39h 02m

$15,465

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 5/1

16:45-07:49

2 stops36h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

00:43-09:20

2 stops35h 37m

$15,684

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 1/2

06:00-10:34

2 stops25h 34m

$727

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 9/12

14:10-19:15

2 stops26h 05m

$857

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 1/2

21:05-19:47

3 stops43h 42m

$860

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to San Francisco

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to San Francisco (average of $1,143). Flying from Wellington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,832). 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 WLG to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 22 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 22 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Wellington to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
943 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
533 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to San Francisco in 17h 10m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Wellington and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 10839 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to San Francisco round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $1,213, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to San Francisco?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to San Francisco (average of $1,143). Flying from Wellington to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,832). 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 2 airlines flying from Wellington to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 22 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,213Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,429Average$1,914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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