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$380 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to San Francisco

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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to San Francisco.
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Fiji Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 1:25 pmAKL-SFO
18h 15m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-AKL
19h 05m1 stop
$767Fiji Airways
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Fiji Airways Logo
8:00 am - 1:25 pmAKL-SFO
24h 25m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-AKL
19h 05m1 stop
$780Fiji Airways
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Sun, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 3
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7:45 pm - 12:50 pmAKL-SFO
12h 05mnonstop
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10:35 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-AKL
19h 05m1 stop
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
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6:00 am - 10:33 amAKL-SFO
23h 33m2 stops
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10:35 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-AKL
19h 05m1 stop
Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Sep 3
Air New Zealand Logo
7:45 pm - 12:50 pmAKL-SFO
12h 05mnonstop
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10:05 pm - 6:00 amSFO-AKL
12h 55mnonstop
$1,057Air New Zealand
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Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 17
Air New Zealand Logo
1:50 pm - 7:00 amAKL-SFO
12h 10mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 6:00 amSFO-AKL
12h 55mnonstop
$1,063Air New Zealand
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Mon, May 12 - Sun, May 25
Qantas Airways Logo
4:05 pm - 5:45 pmAKL-SFO
20h 40m1 stop
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11:15 am - 1:45 pmSFO-AKL
31h 30m2 stops
$1,078Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 14
Qantas Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 9:00 pmAKL-SFO
24h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:10 am - 1:45 pmSFO-AKL
33h 35m2 stops
$1,083Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 7:00 amAKL-SFO
12h 10mnonstop
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11:20 pm - 12:35 amSFO-AKL
30h 15m1 stop
$1,105United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 7:00 amAKL-SFO
12h 10mnonstop
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11:05 pm - 7:10 amSFO-AKL
13h 05mnonstop
$1,112United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 9 - Sat, Aug 9
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Expert advice for your flight from Auckland to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air New Zealand

Economy Stretch offers 39% more legroom and quick disembarkation for added comfort.


Free Wi-Fi on most 777s, Neos, and 787s for low-data activities.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access for enhanced comfort.


Priority Boarding in Zone 2 helps avoid gate-checking your carry-on.

Airports
AKL

For international departures, AKL offers an Express Lane for business class and premium economy passengers, speeding up security and passport control.

Read more about AKLby Robert Schrader
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to popular areas like the Mission and Embarcadero. The station is in the International Terminal.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to San Francisco flights

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 round-trip flights from Auckland to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to San Francisco, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is 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 round-trip 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 February, where tickets cost $810 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,099 and $1,096 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Auckland to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,452 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$380
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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.

Flights from Auckland to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Auckland to San Francisco 
DanaFlew with Air New ZealandAKL-SFOJan 2025
If you have special meal preferences or needs, even when you prearrange, don't expect to receive them.
nirisFlew with Air New ZealandAKL-SFOAug 2024
Very nice airport and lots of stores to look around while waiting for boarding.
SidFlew with United AirlinesAKL-SFOJan 2024
wear layers as our flight over was freezing and return flight back was back sweat hot

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 $380 for a one-way ticket and $767 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 787 Dreamliner 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?

    There are nonstop flights from Auckland to San Francisco on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to San Francisco are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $822 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,130 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $537 or less one-way and $1,200 or less round-trip.
  • Simplify your travel to Auckland Airport (AKL) by ordering a car through Uber or an alternative ridesharing platform such as Zoomy. Enjoy the luxury of being picked up from your front door and dropped right in front of the terminal. The fare will be determined by your pick up location, however the standard price range for a trip from the city is NZ$ 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland to San Francisco?

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

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Direct 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, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Friday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, SWISS, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Sunday

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

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Top 3 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.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 190 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025NAN - SFO
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In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

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