$600 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Zealand

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$1,193
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,421
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,510
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$1,378
Nelson
Nelson3 stops$2,871
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$1,922
Palmerston North
Palmerston North1 stop$1,742
New Plymouth
New Plymouth2 stops$2,235
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$2,187
Napier
Napier1 stop$1,740
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$1,702
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$2,907
Gisborne
Gisborne2 stops$4,954
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$5,451
Kerikeri
Kerikeri2 stops$5,251
Whangarei
Whangarei2 stops$3,406
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$1,193
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,421
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,510
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$1,378
Nelson
Nelson3 stops$2,871
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$1,922
Palmerston North
Palmerston North1 stop$1,742
New Plymouth
New Plymouth2 stops$2,235
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$2,187
Napier
Napier1 stop$1,740
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$1,702
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$2,907
Gisborne
Gisborne2 stops$4,954
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$5,451
Kerikeri
Kerikeri2 stops$5,251
Whangarei
Whangarei2 stops$3,406

Book Cheap San Francisco to New Zealand Plane Tickets

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

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 23:15
SFO
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AKL
29h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:55
AKL
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
$1,193Fiji Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Fri, 8 May
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:45
SFO
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AKL
19h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
07:00 - 13:55
AKL
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SFO
25h 55m
1 stop
$1,200Fiji Airways
Fri, 24 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:57 - 21:15
SFO
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ZQN
32h 18m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 - 15:12
ZQN
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SFO
23h 22m
3 stops
$1,378Multiple Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 16:45
SFO
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CHC
23h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:55
CHC
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SFO
23h 15m
2 stops
$1,421Multiple Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:40
SFO
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ZQN
17h 35m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
09:00 - 12:55
ZQN
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SFO
22h 55m
2 stops
$1,635Air New Zealand
Mon, 22 Jun - Mon, 27 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 12:05
SFO
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CHC
19h 00m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
14:40 - 12:55
CHC
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SFO
17h 15m
2 stops
$1,635Air New Zealand
Sun, 10 May - Thu, 14 May
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 18:55
SFO
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PMR
25h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
20:25 - 17:45
PMR
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SFO
40h 20m
2 stops
$2,832Qantas Airways
Sun, 10 May - Thu, 14 May
Qantas Airways Logo
22:30 - 18:55
SFO
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PMR
25h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
20:25 - 17:45
PMR
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SFO
40h 20m
2 stops
$2,919Qantas Airways
Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 15:55
SFO
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PMR
57h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:05 - 09:50
PMR
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SFO
66h 45m
2 stops
$3,355Singapore Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:45 - 11:50
SFO
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WRE
53h 05m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:50
WRE
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SFO
46h 50m
2 stops
$3,406Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest San Francisco to New Zealand flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from San Francisco found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $2,680 return. The most popular route is from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $2,680.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $2,803 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,803.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $2,550 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to New Zealand, 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 New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $1,620 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,746 and $2,400 respectively.

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

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

When flying from San Francisco to New Zealand, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

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 New Zealand, 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 a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$600
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • How do I get from Auckland International Airport to the city center?

    The public bus and train offer transportation from the airport to the heart of the city. Catch the Airport Link shuttle to the train station to take the rail anywhere in Auckland. It picks up passengers outside of the international terminal. The bus also goes from the airport to Auckland. It picks up at the same spot as the Airport Link Shuttle.

  • Can I exchange currency at the New Zealand airports?

    At many of the New Zealand airports, including Auckland and Wellington Airport, you can exchange your US dollars for the NZ dollar and vice versa. The easiest way to do it is at one of the Travelex (or currency exchange) stores. At Wellington, the Travelex is by the food court, and in Auckland, you'll find this service on the ground floor by the check-in area. There are also self-service ATM machines around both airports.

  • What airport in New Zealand should I fly into?

    There are numerous beautiful islands that you can visit during your vacation to New Zealand. If you're visiting the South Island or Glacier Country, you should fly to Hokitika Airport (HKK). The North Island, home to many seaside resorts, is closest to Auckland Airport. If you're visiting the Bay of Islands, you should fly to Kerikeri Airport (KKE).

  • Where is long-term parking at the San Francisco Airport?

    You'll have the option of parking your vehicle in either the long-term parking garage or the outdoor lot. If you are driving yourself to the airport, be sure to allow for time to take the shuttle from the parking structure to the airport. Parking can be reached via Highway 101 and South Bruno Avenue.

  • Can I rent a car at the airport in New Zealand?

    Car rental agencies have offices at the largest airports in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington Airport (WLG), Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Christchurch Airport (CHC). Smaller airports, such as Hokitika, Dunedin, and Nelson Airport, also have car rental suppliers at the facilities. You'll recognize many of the car rental brands as most have subsidiaries in the United States.

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

    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 New Zealand.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from San Francisco to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • There are several airports in New Zealand. The largest of these is Auckland International Airport (AKL) on the North Island of New Zealand.
  • While you're waiting on your flight to leave San Francisco Airport (SFO), you can visit the SFO Museum where you can watch videos or look at artwork and photography.
  • The San Francisco Airport has numerous lounges where you can relax or grab a bite to eat before your departure. This includes airlines that fly to New Zealand, such as Alaska and United Airlines.
  • Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to anywhere in New Zealand will require at least one plane change. Your layover could be in the United States at Los Angeles Airport or in another country, such as Sydney, Australia or Nadi, Fiji.
  • Most travelers prefer using SFO to other airports in the area due to its accessibility. A one-way train ride to SFO should cost approximately $9.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to New Zealand? 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 615 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Mar 2026
AKL - PMR
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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.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

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