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

• Earliest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 08:59
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 12:24.

The flight takes about 13h 09m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland takes 13h 09m, 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 San Francisco to Auckland range from $1,789 to $2,789, with an average of $2,257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,789 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $2,257 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,798 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $2,500 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $90–$177 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Auckland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,190, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• EZI
• Mode
• Europcar

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

Night 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 San Francisco to Auckland route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

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

• Nadi (NAN) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from San Francisco to Auckland. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $2,153 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $2,470, a difference of $317.

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

• United Airlines
• Air New Zealand

Flying via Nadi (NAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 19h 01m, compared to 19h 04m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 19h 33m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sky Tower, Sparks Arena, and Skycity Auckland. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Auckland 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

If you’re traveling with your family from San Francisco, especially kids, a few facilities that’ll please you include restaurants with special children’s menus, which you’ll find in different terminals. If you have an infant and you need accessories like diapers, formula, medicine, or earplugs for children, there are several terminals with shops that sell these items.

You can find a nonstop flight by United Airlines. Or, you can take a flight with just one layover. Both Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways have a one-stop flight with a layover in Los Angeles and Nadi, respectively.

There are several restaurants, cafés, and bars where you can relax while you eat or drink. You will find eateries serving fast food like pizza and burgers, as well as restaurants serving Mexican food and bars that offer craft beer and wine.

With a Wi-Fi-enabled device, you can use Wi-Fi at Auckland Airport (AKL) for free for up to about 2h or 1GB of data. You will need to register to access the internet by providing your email address. If you want to use the airport internet for more than 2h, you can pay a fee of around NZ$14.95 ($10.50)/hour for 6h or 4GB of data.

The airport is open 24h a day; however, from 10 pm to 6 am, only passengers with tickets are permitted to remain at the airport. That means that if your family members drop you off between those hours, they won’t be allowed inside. A few restaurants operate 24h a day, so look for these if you want to eat while you wait for your flight.