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Cheap Flights from New Zealand to San Francisco

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Sun, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:30 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 9:55 amSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 11m1 stop Los Angeles
$824American Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 22
American Airlines Logo
1:20 pm - 6:30 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:44 am - 9:55 amSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 11m1 stop Los Angeles
$825American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Nov 15
Fiji Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 1:40 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 40m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 1:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 30m1 stop Nadi
$852Fiji Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Fiji Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 1:40 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 40m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 12:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 20m1 stop Nadi
$852Fiji Airways
Thu, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 25
Qantas Airways Logo
1:20 pm - 6:30 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
6:44 am - 9:55 amSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 11m1 stop Los Angeles
$867Qantas Airways
Wed, Jan 20 - Thu, Feb 25
Qantas Airways Logo
1:20 pm - 1:15 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
Qantas Airways Logo
6:44 am - 9:55 amSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 11m1 stop Los Angeles
$867Qantas Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
Air New Zealand Logo
1:50 pm - 6:50 amAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 00mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 6:00 amSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
12h 55mnonstop
$1,222Air New Zealand
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Air New Zealand Logo
1:50 pm - 7:05 amAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 15mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 6:00 amSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
12h 55mnonstop
$1,223Air New Zealand
Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 11:05 amAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 5:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$1,293United Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Wed, Mar 3
United Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 8:10 amAKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 15m1 stop Melbourne
United Airlines Logo
11:35 pm - 5:45 pmSFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 10m1 stop Melbourne
$1,293United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Francisco

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Wellington, at $824 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $824 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,284. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,616 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest month for flights to San Francisco is May, where tickets cost $842 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,105 and $1,010 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $453.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,299 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,560.

What is a good deal for flights to San Francisco?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco, 25% of our users found tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Auckland $1,120 round-trip.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$420
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington to San Francisco

FAQs - booking San Francisco flights

  • Is there a train to the city from San Francisco Airport?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transport (BART) links San Francisco Airport to the downtown district as well as Oakland. To reach the BART Airport Station, take the escalator up to the Departures Level and you will see signs to the BART entrance. A number of stations are located along Market Street which is San Francisco’s main thoroughfare, and can be reached with a one-way ticket that costs USD$8.65 (≈NZ$ 12.50).

  • How much will an Uber cost from San Francisco Airport to Levi’s Stadium?

    If you are planning on attending a San Francisco 49ers game or have another event in mind, you can get an Uber there for USD$50 (≈NZ$ 73).

  • Can I have a shower when I land at San Francisco Airport?

    Head to the Freshen Up store inside the International Terminal where you can enjoy a hot shower and wash away the stress of travel. A shower package can be purchased for US$25 (≈NZ$ 36.50) and includes soap, shampoo, shower shoes, a towel and access to hairdryers.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to San Francisco was found on the route from Wellington, at $824 return. The most popular connection is from Auckland to San Francisco and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $824 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    You’ll need to travel 11 miles to reach the San Francisco city center from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    San Francisco is served by San Francisco Airport, also commonly referred to as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl. The airport code is SFO.

  • How much is a flight to San Francisco?

    On average, a flight to San Francisco costs $1,007. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $538 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to San Francisco.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Francisco

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Auckland $1,453, from Christchurch $1,648
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco flight deals.
  • If you are travelling to Silicon Valley, flying to San Francisco Airport (SFO) has cheaper and more frequent flights from New Zealand than San Jose Airport (SJC). The distance from San Francisco Airport is approximately 44 km and can be driven in as little as 30 min.
  • San Francisco Airport can also be a good choice for international travellers journeying to Oakland, a city located directly across the San Francisco Bay. San Francisco Airport offers considerably cheaper flights than those to Oakland Airport (OAK), and you can travel between the cities by train in just 20 min.
  • There are no duty-free shops available within the arrivals area of San Francisco Airport. This means that you should do your shopping either as you leave New Zealand, or in transit if you have a layover before reaching San Francisco.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from New Zealand to San Francisco

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 254 reviews
8.0Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

10.0 ExcellentNick, Mar 2026
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Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

I never went and I’ve tried calling to cancel the flight see if I can postpone for another date but every time they’ll transfer me to another personal.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

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

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

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

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

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

The plane was new (<6mos old) and was very well appointed. Lots of places to store things/plenty of legroom/comfortable seats/great blankets and headsets. Food was very good too. And crew were all very friendly and accommodating. Great trip!

The pre-order only approach for fresh food is really challenging

the seat has a problem. the back had a hole.

The entire experience convinced my wife, Cathy, and me that traveling Polaris on United is the only way we’ll fly in the future. From check-in and baggage drop to the end of the 12-hour flight, the customer service was exceptional, with numerous staff members exemplifying the very best in care. On board, Andre, our primary crew chief, was sincerely friendly, a consummate professional, and, along with Freddy, one of his team members, truly among the best of the best. The captain even came through the cabin to chat with passengers—a wonderful personal touch, especially on such a long journey.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

We boarded the plane and were about to take off when we were notified that the tires had to be checked. Upon inspection, they were found to need replacement, so the entire plane had to be deboarded. After we exited the plane, United staff forced us to stay in the gate area by posting "Do Not Exit" signs on the doors connecting the gate area to the terminal. Many of us had already rebooked our flights and had no checked bags, but they told us we could not leave. This seemed inappropriate to hold people under false pretenses. When the agent told us we could leave, I asked them to please take down the "Do Not Exit" signs, as they were misleading. The agent refused, and I told them that it didn't feel right to hold people like that.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

United was excellent. We had very good experience flying the carrier. Certainly. We will opt to fly them for sure. Lufthansa is out.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

temperature, temperature, temperature. it was hot as balls and everyone around me was complaining and constantly adjusting their vents

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