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$731 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Auckland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,388
Typical prices: $2,343-$1,610
Fiji Airways
Sun 1/11Wed 11/11
SFO - AKL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$2,166
Typical prices: $2,474-$1,969
Air New Zealand
Wed 28/10Wed 4/11
SFO - AKL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Average duration is 13h 02m
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Most punctual • 87% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $1,604 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 00m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Auckland (SFO-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Auckland 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 return flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 13:35
SFO
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AKL
18h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:50 - 12:35
AKL
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SFO
18h 45m
1 stop
$1,388Fiji Airways
Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 13:35
SFO
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AKL
18h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:50 - 12:35
AKL
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SFO
18h 45m
1 stop
$1,391Fiji Airways
Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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23:25 - 13:45
SFO
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AKL
18h 20m
1 stop
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08:00 - 12:35
AKL
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SFO
25h 35m
1 stop
$1,395Fiji Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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22:05 - 00:15
SFO
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AKL
29h 10m
1 stop
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14:50 - 12:25
AKL
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SFO
18h 35m
1 stop
$1,462Fiji Airways
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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23:05 - 00:15
SFO
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AKL
29h 10m
1 stop
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14:50 - 12:35
AKL
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SFO
18h 45m
1 stop
$1,475Fiji Airways
Wed, 29 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug
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23:10 - 12:45
SFO
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AKL
18h 35m
1 stop
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14:00 - 13:40
AKL
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SFO
18h 40m
1 stop
$1,482Fiji Airways
Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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23:10 - 00:15
SFO
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AKL
29h 05m
1 stop
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17:00 - 13:40
AKL
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SFO
16h 40m
1 stop
$1,489Fiji Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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22:05 - 13:35
SFO
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AKL
18h 30m
1 stop
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16:05 - 15:45
AKL
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SFO
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,501Multiple Airlines
Sun, 9 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
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23:25 - 12:45
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AKL
18h 20m
1 stop
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18:20 - 17:45
AKL
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SFO
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,539Multiple Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
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23:25 - 12:45
SFO
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AKL
18h 20m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 13:40
AKL
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SFO
18h 40m
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$1,543Fiji Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Auckland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Auckland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Auckland, 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 San Francisco to Auckland is February, where tickets cost $1,571 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,689 and $2,363 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Auckland?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $2,092, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Auckland, 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 on the flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$731
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Auckland 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 San Francisco to Auckland

  • Are there any services or facilities for families traveling at the San Francisco Airport?

    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.

  • Which airline should I use if I want the quickest arrival in Auckland from San Francisco?

    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.

  • Is there a place to relax after my flight to the Auckland airport (AKL)?

    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.

  • Can I get Wi-Fi services at Auckland Airport?

    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.

  • Does SFO Airport close at night?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland was $731 for a one-way ticket and $1,388 for a return.

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

    On your way to Auckland, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Auckland Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Auckland?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Auckland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Auckland, Air New Zealand or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Auckland are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,401 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,619 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    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 San Francisco to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Auckland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from 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 from San Francisco to Auckland?

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    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 Auckland from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Auckland

  • If you want to avoid long lines when departing from San Francisco, sign up for the CLEAR program. Once you become a member, you’ll get a biometric card that gives you access to all Security lines at SFO terminals. CLEAR members can also use their fingertips and eyes as biometric forms of ID, which can help clear Security lines faster.
  • Once you get to Auckland Airport (AKL), there are several public transportation options to get you to the city, like the Auckland City Express, which operates every day from 6 am to 8 pm. The trip takes approx. 40-50min, but it might take longer during peak hours. Expect to pay around NZ$17 ($12) for a one-way trip. Tickets can be purchased online or at airport ticket kiosks.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has many facilities that passengers can enjoy while they wait for their flight. Art is on display throughout the terminals, which can be both entertaining and educational. If you're sick, you’ll find that the SFO Medical Clinic provides urgent care and travel medicine for travelers.
  • If you’re looking for hotels near the Auckland airport, consider Novotel Auckland Airport, which is around 0.3 miles from the airport; ibis budget Auckland Airport, approx. 0.7 miles from the airport; and Heartland Hotel Auckland, 1.7 miles from the airport.
  • There are several taxi companies that can take you to your hotel. Alert Taxis and Auckland Co-op Taxi Society charge around NZ$5.6 ($4) per mile, while Cheap Cabs charges approx. NZ$4.9 ($3.47) per mile.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Auckland Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland. 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 San Francisco to Auckland? 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 642 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.5Crew
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Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
ZQN - AKL
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Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

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