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Cheap Flights from New Zealand to San Francisco

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Zealand 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Thu, Dec 24 - Fri, Jan 1
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
4:05 pm - 3:33 pm
AKL
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SFO
20h 28m
2 stops
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
6:50 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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AKL
21h 50m
2 stops
$946Air Tahiti Nui
Sat, Dec 12 - Fri, Jan 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 12:50 pm
WLG
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SFO
16h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 10:05 am
SFO
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WLG
39h 00m
2 stops
$954Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Oct 23
Fiji Airways Logo
1:05 pm - 1:40 pm
CHC
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 1:10 pm
SFO
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CHC
17h 45m
1 stop
$959Fiji Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 11
Fiji Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 1:40 pm
AKL
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SFO
18h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 11:15 pm
SFO
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AKL
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,004Fiji Airways
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 20
Air New Zealand Logo
8:55 am - 6:50 am
WLG
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SFO
16h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:00 pm - 11:20 am
SFO
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WLG
17h 20m
1 stop
$1,172Air New Zealand
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Air New Zealand Logo
12:45 pm - 12:55 pm
WLG
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SFO
19h 10m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 8:40 am
SFO
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WLG
15h 35m
1 stop
$1,174Air New Zealand
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
Qantas Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 5:45 pm
ZQN
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SFO
21h 20m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:31 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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ZQN
26h 29m
2 stops
$1,345Qantas Airways
Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27
Qantas Airways Logo
3:25 pm - 4:45 pm
ZQN
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SFO
21h 20m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:04 pm - 2:35 pm
SFO
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ZQN
26h 31m
2 stops
$1,416Qantas Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 7:50 am
HLZ
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SFO
45h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:50 am
SFO
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HLZ
50h 10m
2 stops
$2,500Singapore Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 7:50 am
HLZ
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SFO
45h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 8:50 am
SFO
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HLZ
50h 10m
2 stops
$2,510Singapore 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 day to fly to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,281. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,628 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights 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 to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost $77 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $661 and $649 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $247.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Francisco depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $1,301 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 $1,519.

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 $1,152 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$416
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Auckland 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.

  • 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 $996. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $467 and departed from Christchurch 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 Christchurch $603, from Auckland $1,468
  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight to San Francisco

Information on the airport you'll fly into in San Francisco