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Cheapest return flight
$1,311
Typical prices: $1,440-$2,031
Fiji Airways
Sun 18/11Wed 28/11
AKL - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,485
Typical prices: $1,651-$2,188
Air New Zealand
Sun 11/11Fri 16/11
AKL - SFO • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Air New Zealand. Average duration is 12h 15m
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Cheap Flights to San Francisco

 
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Recent return flight deals to San Francisco

Wed, 18 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
08:00 - 12:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 35m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
21:50 - 13:35SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 45m1 stop Nadi
$1,311Fiji Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 18:40AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
06:44 - 09:55SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 11m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,312American Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 22:12AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 22m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
11:12 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,314American Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
14:50 - 12:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 45m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
21:50 - 00:15SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 25m1 stop Nadi
$1,323Fiji Airways
Mon, 21 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
13:20 - 21:16AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
28h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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07:00 - 09:55SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,360Qantas Airways
Mon, 21 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan
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15:50 - 21:04AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 14m1 stop Los Angeles
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23:23 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
37h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,391Qantas Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 15:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 30m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles
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22:20 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
$1,416Multiple Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
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16:05 - 13:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 30m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles
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22:20 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
$1,428Air Tahiti Nui
Sat, 19 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
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16:05 - 14:58AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 53m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
14:30 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
26h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
$1,430Air Tahiti Nui
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 20:32AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
33h 32m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
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19:25 - 00:15SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi
$1,484Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to San Francisco flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to San Francisco with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

Auckland to San Francisco is the cheapest route at $1,311 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to San Francisco?

A return flight to San Francisco costs $1,698 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Christchurch average $1,678, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $1,685.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco at $1,625 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $1,826.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco with an average price of $1,466 return.
•July ($1,915) and March ($1,790) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to San Francisco are the cheapest at $1,634 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,838.

What is a good deal for flights to San Francisco?

Flights under $1,440 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to San Francisco at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,433.

When are flights to San Francisco the cheapest?

Flights to San Francisco are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to San Francisco

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$661
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flights from Auckland to San Francisco

When to book flights to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to San Francisco, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to San Francisco is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San Francisco is around $1,440 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are direct flights to San Francisco from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to San Francisco varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Christchurch: 13h 00m
    • from Auckland: 12h 05m

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to San Francisco?

    Last-minute fares to San Francisco – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the average return fare of $1,698.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San Francisco?

    United Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to San Francisco at 7 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to San Francisco. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to San Francisco?

  • How many flights serve San Francisco?

    San Francisco receives 2 flights per day and 13 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to San Francisco with 13 weekly 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.

Your guide to booking San Francisco flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to San Francisco, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to San Francisco, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,440 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to San Francisco in February. Return fares historically average $1,466 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $204 per return. Morning flights to San Francisco average $1,634 compared to $1,838 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to San Francisco, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, United Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Virgin Atlantic includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in San Francisco, a few great places to start are Moscone Center, Golden Gate Theatre, and Union Square. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • 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 5 airlines flying 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 259 reviews
7.5Food
7.4Entertainment
8.0Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The flight was delayed and it was delayed on my trip from Seattle to San Francisco also, my luggage didn’t get to me 5 days later after my arrival.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sept 2026
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The flight was delayed and it was delayed on my trip from Seattle to San Francisco also, my luggage didn’t get to me 5 days later after my arrival.

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.

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

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.

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!

Delayed too much. 1.5 hrs in the airport and another 1 hr in the runway. Got too late in the night. There was no proper food available.

For the Singapore to CA flight, nearly 16 hours long was miserable. We sat on the tarmac for one hour to burn fuel. The flight attendant girls were mean. They would yell at people who stood up to try to stretch their legs. One time the drinks came thru and the lady judged us and made a comment about how much sugar was in apple juice when we ordered it once. She was rude and inappropriate. The entire flight was frustrating. You'd think a long haul like that the airline would try to make you comfortable. I just don't understand why the ladies were so snappy. I have never experienced rude flight attendants like that. It was the longest flight I've had to sit on before. We were not impressed. Raymond on the other hand was amazing! By far the best person working that flight!

premium economy is expensive but worth it for the comfort and food on a long flight

Even though the incoming flight was delayed by 20 minutes they managed to get us to SFO 15 minutes early.

Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

Good experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. Flight was slightly delayed due to airport construction, but they still arrived on time.

This is the worst airline I’ve ever been on in my life and I’ve been probably on 75% of them. I said 15 years ago I would never go on United again. I was an idiot. I booked a flight with them from Las Vegas to San Francisco and of course they screwed that up and cost me a day flying all over the world trying to get to Thailand. My luggage was gone for 35 hours all because they couldn’t make their route on time

The flight out of Fresno boarded 1.5 hour past scheduled and made me miss my connecting flight from SFO to SEA.

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

We were reluctant to travel with Air Canada after reading many bad reviews; however, we were more than satisfied with the experience flying from San Francisco to Montreal and back. Seats were comfortable (although on the return flight we had very little leg room) and the crew was friendly and competent. The entertainment was outstanding, with hundreds of choices, from movies to shows to comedy. Our luggage was delivered in a timely manner (a little slow in San Francisco) and we were sent tracking notices all along the way through the Air Canada app. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with Air Canada again.

Flight was late from Vancouver to San Francisco but they never announced

The first flight was delayed and we almost lost the second flight . Was a scary moment

I suppose to board the plane AC5110 to San Francisco on July 16 2026 @07:00 am and arrive San Francisco at 09:25 am. At 9:30am still in YVR I was told the plane was delayed until 11:30 am to take off. Not until 11:35am the pilot of the plane declared that due to hydraulic system problem this plane was cancelled. After waited in a long pile up for negotiating with the counter-staff, I finally got the tickets for myself and my wife Yim Mei KONG firstly to Seattle and then transferred to San Francisco on the plane AS 2014 & AS 791 with Alaska Airlines. I suppose to attend the funeral of our friend in San Francisco on July 18 and a Memorial Gathering for the Birthday of the deceased on July 16, 2026. I arrived San Francisco at 9:40 pm that day (12 hours later) and couldn't joint the Memorial Gathering. This upset me a lot. I am seeking for compensation of this failing trip. Please let me know how to and where to forward my complaint.

Horrible! Rude flight attendant, barely any service on such a long flight. I wouldn't recommend Air Canada to anyone.

not able to change flight, no customer service from KAYAK

Aircraft is designed with all 3 washrooms at the back of the plane, meaning that when there is service underway, there are no washrooms available and it gets very crowded at the back of the plane.

gave me complimentary food as the flight was not full and was attentive to my needs

Very disappointed with premier lounge. Food selection very poor, both coffee machines out of order. For the price you charge for an upgrade, the seats don’t fully recline, movie selection is old. Not very good value. Asian airlines are light years ahead at a more affordable price.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

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