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Find cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $771

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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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13:05 - 13:25AKL-SFO
19h 20m1 stop
23:35 - 16:10SFO-AKL
21h 35m1 stop
$1,116Fiji Airways
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Thu, 12 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
14:30 - 13:25AKL-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
23:35 - 11:40SFO-AKL
17h 05m1 stop
$1,124Fiji Airways
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
13:50 - 06:50AKL-SFO
12h 00mdirect
22:00 - 06:00SFO-AKL
13h 00mdirect
$1,658Lufthansa
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Mon, 6 May - Sun, 19 May
07:00 - 06:50AKL-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
23:20 - 00:35SFO-AKL
30h 15m1 stop
$1,660Air New Zealand
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Mon, 6 May - Sun, 19 May
16:05 - 17:50AKL-SFO
20h 45m1 stop
22:15 - 22:55SFO-AKL
29h 40m1 stop
$1,665Qantas Airways
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
16:05 - 17:50AKL-SFO
20h 45m1 stop
18:50 - 14:00SFO-AKL
24h 10m2 stops
$1,673Qantas Airways
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Sat, 25 May - Sat, 1 Jun
13:50 - 06:55AKL-SFO
12h 05mdirect
18:30 - 15:05SFO-AKL
25h 35m2 stops
$1,732United Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
07:00 - 06:50AKL-SFO
18h 50m1 stop
11:15 - 17:40SFO-AKL
35h 25m2 stops
$1,762United Airlines
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Sun, 4 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug
19:45 - 12:50AKL-SFO
12h 05mdirect
22:00 - 06:00SFO-AKL
13h 00mdirect
$1,776Air New Zealand
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
06:35 - 18:43AKL-SFO
31h 08m2 stops
19:45 - 15:00SFO-AKL
24h 15m2 stops
$1,791Air Canada
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Sun, 4 Aug - Mon, 12 Aug

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.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Auckland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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 $1,705 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,112 and $2,033 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.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Air Tahiti Nui ($771) and Qantas Airways ($811). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Fiji Airways ($1,116) and Lufthansa ($1,658).

Which airlines fly direct 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 direct 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 $1,388. 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 19:00 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?

Direct flights cover the 16,901 km separating Auckland and San Francisco in about 12h 00m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 13:50 and will be landing in San Francisco at 06:50.

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 19:45 and lands at 12:50.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$771
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
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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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 $459 for a one-way ticket and $664 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Auckland you will be using Auckland Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as 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 direct 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 Tahiti Nui or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to San Francisco are Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $1,473 and an overall rating of 8.5, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,858 and an overall rating of 8.2.

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • 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 Auckland to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,020 or less one-way and $1,944 or less round-trip.
  • Simplify your travel to Auckland Airport (AKL) by ordering a car through Uber or an alternative ridesharing platform such as Zoomy. Enjoy the luxury of being picked up from your front door and dropped right in front of the terminal. The fare will be determined by your pick up location, however the standard price range for a trip from the city is NZ$ 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 direct from Auckland Intl to San Francisco?

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

Direct 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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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, +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 5 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 647 reviews
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
7.9entertainment
7.7food
8.8crew
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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.

It was great with the exception of a rude desk member on the way back. And a terrible sandwich on the way back.

One of the best flights Ive had in a long time

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.

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

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.

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

Short flight. Needed a smart phone to watch any movie.

They actually held the plane for a few minutes and had someone at the escalators from Qantas checking to see if we were almost at the gate and radioed ahead to tell them that we were on our way. We called down to the person and gave her our names, coming as fast as we could.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

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.

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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.
30/5Thu
2 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
18h 13mAKL-SFO
$771
2/6Sun
2 stopsAir Tahiti Nui
34h 54mAKL-SFO
$791
14/5Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
30h 50mAKL-SFO
$811
26/5Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
33h 01mAKL-SFO
$818
8/5Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
23h 46mAKL-SFO
$830
21/10Mon
directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-SFO
$887
30/5Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
29h 20mAKL-SFO
$890
9/9Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 55mAKL-SFO
$894
31/8Sat
directUnited Airlines
12h 05mAKL-SFO
$926
31/5Fri
directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-SFO
$990

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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.
29/4Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
33h 01mAKL-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
28h 18mSFO-AKL
$1,816
29/4Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
53h 20mAKL-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 50mSFO-AKL
$1,954
29/4Mon
multi-stop
45h 20mAKL-SFO
2/5Thu
multi-stop
39h 40mSFO-AKL
$2,110
29/4Mon
direct
12h 00mAKL-SFO
2/5Thu
multi-stop
39h 40mSFO-AKL
$2,198
29/4Mon
direct
12h 00mAKL-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stop
29h 05mSFO-AKL
$2,213
29/4Mon
multi-stop
45h 20mAKL-SFO
2/5Thu
multi-stop
40h 00mSFO-AKL
$2,273
29/4Mon
directAir New Zealand
12h 00mAKL-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
34h 35mSFO-AKL
$2,303
29/4Mon
directAir New Zealand
12h 00mAKL-SFO
3/5Fri
directAir New Zealand
13h 00mSFO-AKL
$2,703
29/4Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
56h 10mAKL-SFO
2/5Thu
multi-stopChina Southern
51h 20mSFO-AKL
$3,740
29/4Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
49h 50mAKL-SFO
3/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
31h 55mSFO-AKL
$4,671

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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:

$3,943
$3,834
$1,638