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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 15:50 and lands at 04:03
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 08:08.

The flight takes about 12h 13m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Auckland to San Francisco takes 12h 13m, covering 16,901 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Auckland to San Francisco range from $1,513 to $2,117, with an average of $1,774 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,513 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $1,774 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,245 return via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared with $2,040 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $96–$180 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Auckland to San Francisco flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Auckland to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $853, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $113 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Auckland to San Francisco usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to San Francisco route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Auckland to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Auckland to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,620 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $2,000, a difference of $380.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Auckland and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air New Zealand

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 04m, compared to 18h 11m via Honolulu (HNL) and 19h 05m via Nadi (NAN).

San Francisco is 21 hours behind Auckland (Pacific Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Moscone Center, Golden Gate Theatre, and Union Square. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Auckland to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a checked bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.