Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Wellington?

Flights from San Francisco to Wellington usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Wellington pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Wellington most commonly connect through: • Auckland Intl (AKL) – 92% of one-stop connections • Nadi (NAN) – 6% of one-stop connections • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Wellington?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from San Francisco to Wellington. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $2,249 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $4,062, a difference of $1,813. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Wellington?

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are St James Theatre, Waitangi Park, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Wellington?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Wellington takes 00m, covering 17,444 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Wellington?

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.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Wellington looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,903, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San Francisco to Wellington?

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 08m, compared to 18h 51m via Nadi (NAN) and 25h 57m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Wellington?

Wellington is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Wellington Airport (WLG)?

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $68 for economy cars. Top options include: • Mode • EZI • Thrifty • Europcar • Snap Rentals

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Wellington flight?

Return flights from San Francisco to Wellington range from $2,249 to $3,613, with an average of $2,732 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,249 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Wellington?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Wellington. It's 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Wellington at $1,885 return. •May ($4,280) and December ($4,195) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 127% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Wellington?

Air New Zealand ($1,977) offered the cheapest return ticket from San Francisco to Wellington in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from San Francisco to Wellington?

Auckland Intl (AKL) is the most popular stopover for the San Francisco to Wellington route. 92% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AKL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San Francisco to Wellington?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,823. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Wellington, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Auckland Intl (AKL) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Wellington stopovers at 9h 07m over the past 3 months.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Wellington?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Wellington. It's 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 48% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Wellington? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from San Francisco to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Wellington at $1,885 return.
•May ($4,280) and December ($4,195) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 127% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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How long is a flight from San Francisco to Wellington?
A direct flight from San Francisco to Wellington takes 00m, covering 17,444 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Wellington?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Wellington flight?
Return flights from San Francisco to Wellington range from $2,249 to $3,613, with an average of $2,732 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,249 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Wellington looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $2,903, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Wellington Airport (WLG)?
Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $68 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Wellington?
Flights from San Francisco to Wellington usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Wellington pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Wellington most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Wellington?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from San Francisco to Wellington. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $2,249 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $4,062, a difference of $1,813.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San Francisco to Wellington?
Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 08m, compared to 18h 51m via Nadi (NAN) and 25h 57m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Wellington?
Wellington is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Wellington?
Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are St James Theatre, Waitangi Park, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Thursday flights average $2,249, about $1,813 less than Friday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Wellington trip for August. Fares historically average $1,885 return in that month –- typically $2,395 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Wellington Airport.

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