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Find cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $446

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to San Francisco departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco (AKL-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:05 pm - 1:25 pmAKL-SFO
19h 20m1 stop
11:35 pm - 10:40 pmSFO-AKL
28h 05m1 stop
$800Fiji Airways
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 13
8:00 am - 1:25 pmAKL-SFO
24h 25m1 stop
11:35 pm - 12:45 amSFO-AKL
29h 10m1 stop
$809Fiji Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 3
1:05 pm - 1:45 pmAKL-SFO
19h 40m1 stop
11:35 pm - 7:15 pmSFO-AKL
24h 40m1 stop
$823Fiji Airways
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Tue, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 24
7:30 am - 9:25 pmAKL-SFO
32h 55m2 stops
8:25 pm - 2:00 pmSFO-AKL
22h 35m2 stops
$952Qantas Airways
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Wed, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 9
7:45 pm - 12:50 pmAKL-SFO
12h 05mnonstop
10:00 pm - 6:00 amSFO-AKL
13h 00mnonstop
$955Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 30
4:35 pm - 8:59 amAKL-SFO
36h 24m2 stops
7:00 am - 1:40 pmSFO-AKL
34h 40m2 stops
$961Air Tahiti Nui
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Sun, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 27
7:00 am - 6:50 amAKL-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
11:25 pm - 12:35 amSFO-AKL
30h 10m1 stop
$962United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
1:20 pm - 5:50 pmAKL-SFO
23h 30m1 stop
11:20 am - 2:00 pmSFO-AKL
31h 40m2 stops
$963Qantas Airways
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Sat, May 18 - Wed, Jun 12
7:45 pm - 12:50 pmAKL-SFO
12h 05mnonstop
11:25 pm - 12:35 amSFO-AKL
30h 10m1 stop
$977United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 13
7:45 pm - 11:50 amAKL-SFO
12h 05mnonstop
7:45 pm - 4:50 amSFO-AKL
13h 05mnonstop
$979Air New Zealand
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Sun, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 27

Flights from Auckland to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Auckland to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Auckland to San Francisco, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Francisco back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Auckland to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to San Francisco is November, where tickets cost $1,015 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,257 and $1,210 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Auckland to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 41 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Auckland to San Francisco were found on Fiji Airways ($800) and Qantas Airways ($952). Air Tahiti Nui proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $446.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Auckland and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Auckland to San Francisco.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Auckland to San Francisco. They are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $827. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Auckland and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Auckland and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 12h 03m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 23% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Auckland to San Francisco take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to San Francisco from Auckland is typically 12h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 6,526 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 1:50 pm and will be landing in San Francisco at 6:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to San Francisco jets off at 7:45 pm and lands at 12:50 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$446
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Auckland to San Francisco

When to book flights from Auckland to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to San Francisco

  • Which airlines have lounges available to economy travellers at San Francisco Airport?

    United Airlines and American Airlines both have lounges available at the airport, however the United Club is the only one located within the International Terminal where you will land. Providing you have flown with United Airlines, you can access the air conditioned lounge and enjoy the spacious environment, TV screens and snack food for USD$59 (NZ$86) approx.

  • What is the easiest way to get to the city centre from San Francisco Airport?

    A train link (BART) conveniently connects the airport to downtown San Francisco on the Antioch line. The BART departs from within the International Terminal and connects to multiple stations within the downtown district, including stops on Powell and Montgomery Streets. Ticket machines are located at the BART Airport Station and a one-way ticket will cost USD$8.65 (NZ$ 12.50) approx.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to San Francisco was $446 for a one-way ticket and $800 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Auckland and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Auckland to San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Auckland to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to San Francisco?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland to San Francisco on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to San Francisco, Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to San Francisco are Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,125 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Fiji Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $851 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline. Booking your flights between Auckland and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from AKL to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $560 or less one-way and $1,032 or less round-trip.
  • Simplify your travel to Auckland Airport (AKL) by ordering a car through Uber or an alternative ridesharing platform such as Zoomy. Enjoy the luxury of being picked up from your front door and dropped right in front of the terminal. The fare will be determined by your pick up location, however the standard price range for a trip from the city is NZ$ 40-45 approx.
  • If you would prefer to fly direct between Auckland and San Francisco (SFO) without any stopover, choose Air New Zealand or United Airlines. The two airlines are the only carriers that fly direct and will provide you with the fastest possible travel time.
  • Other airlines usually have stopovers at Los Angeles Airport (LAX), where you can find a unique art presence throughout the terminals. Over the years the airport has commissioned numerous arts projects to liven up the hallways, ranging from mosaic designs to origami installations. Take the time between flights to wander the airport to enjoy its unique artistic pieces.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Auckland to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Auckland Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Auckland to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 671 reviews
8.1comfort
8.4boarding
8.8crew
7.9entertainment
7.6food
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

Fiji Business Class was value for money. Would do again for a long haul flight.

My tray was broken and instead of being moved I was provided blue tape.

One hour delay. No Wi-Fi. Old aircraft. Nasty food

Was unable to check in online within 24 hours of departure

Overall, good flight and quiet cabin! Took the red eye home from Honolulu to LAX!

Couldn’t check in online. Unsure of terminal. Missed flight by minutes due to confusion and not being able to check in online pre flight.

Grumpy and rude gate attendant who was unwilling to help anyone who asked him for assistance. Too little leg room.

The food was lame for an almost 5 hour flight, but overall I had a good experience

VERY short notice (<24 hours) flight delay by 6 hours. Had to reschedule and pay more to book with another airlines.

Take off was one hour late! They were not able to supply a meal for a 6 hour flight!

Staff was friendly. It was a bit confusing with the regulations for Hawaiian on your website stating that each passenger has one carryon bag. There were people with a backpack, luggage and a shopping bag or purse they carried on the plane. It's probably because you charge for luggage, but doesn't anyone abide by the standard you set for carry on luggage? All in all the flight was pleasant.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Quit making seats narrower and narrower. The guy beside me spilled over in to my seat.

The service was non existent . Crew did very little didn’t even answer call button . Premium economy in this long haul was the worst I have ever experienced . Never again flying with them .

The crews are great.. Easy boarding. Inflight entertainment ok. Food is a disappointment.

The real big issue with this flight was that it was 3 hours delayed. Other than that, no big praises or complaints.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

All went fine. Boarding was efficient, staff was really friendly, and we were kept up to date on any changes to our itinerary. My only note for improvement is that on this particular plane, the recline in economy class was negligible. I know it's a coach seat, but I had another UA flight (SFO to BWI) and the seat was more comfortable with better recline.

Really good experience with a redeye flight from SFO to BWI. Boarding was efficient, plane was comfortable and newer than others, lots of audio and video choices, and staff was great. I appreciate United's service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/25Thu
2 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
35h 47mAKL-SFO
$446
6/17Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
36h 06mAKL-SFO
$469
6/14Fri
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-SFO
$477
5/26Sun
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-SFO
$483
5/26Sun
1 stopDelta
27h 16mAKL-SFO
$484
6/14Fri
1 stopDelta
19h 34mAKL-SFO
$485
8/31Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 50mAKL-SFO
$498
6/17Mon
1 stop
17h 30mAKL-SFO
$534
9/15Sun
3 stops
35h 03mAKL-SFO
$554
5/18Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
40h 50mAKL-SFO
$2,861

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Last minute flights from Auckland to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/21Sun
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
18h 22mAKL-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
25h 50mSFO-AKL
$1,002
4/21Sun
multi-stopDelta
25h 49mAKL-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
42h 24mSFO-AKL
$1,129
4/21Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
19h 06mAKL-SFO
5/7Tue
nonstopAir New Zealand
13h 00mSFO-AKL
$1,143
4/21Sun
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-SFO
5/7Tue
nonstopAir New Zealand
13h 00mSFO-AKL
$1,215
4/17Wed
multi-stopChina Southern
41h 50mAKL-SFO
4/20Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
44h 00mSFO-AKL
$1,382
4/21Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
41h 50mAKL-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
44h 00mSFO-AKL
$1,400
4/17Wed
multi-stop
46h 45mAKL-SFO
4/21Sun
multi-stop
28h 10mSFO-AKL
$1,452
4/17Wed
multi-stop
41h 50mAKL-SFO
4/21Sun
multi-stop
28h 10mSFO-AKL
$1,506
4/21Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
55h 45mAKL-SFO
5/6Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
44h 00mSFO-AKL
$1,512
4/21Sun
multi-stopEmirates
61h 00mAKL-SFO
5/7Tue
multi-stopEmirates
50h 00mSFO-AKL
$2,323

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Auckland - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Auckland (AKL)New Zealand

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Auckland

Cabin classes:

$2,214
$2,219
$1,284
$590