$838 Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area departing on 26/8. 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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Cheap Flights from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$1,918
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$12,295
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$1,918
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$12,295

Book Cheap Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area

Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
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19:15 - 13:55
WLG
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SFO
37h 40m
2 stops
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10:15 - 15:10
SFO
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WLG
33h 55m
2 stops
$1,918Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
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20:05 - 13:55
WLG
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SFO
36h 50m
2 stops
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15:02 - 15:10
SFO
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WLG
29h 08m
3 stops
$1,933Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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12:45 - 17:03
WLG
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SFO
23h 18m
3 stops
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16:45 - 15:20
SFO
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WLG
27h 35m
3 stops
$1,940Multiple Airlines
Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 6 May
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21:10 - 13:55
WLG
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SFO
35h 45m
2 stops
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22:35 - 17:10
SFO
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WLG
23h 35m
2 stops
$2,010Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul
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07:40 - 13:40
WLG
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SFO
25h 00m
2 stops
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23:25 - 17:10
SFO
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WLG
22h 45m
2 stops
$2,015Multiple Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 06:50
WLG
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SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
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22:05 - 08:40
SFO
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WLG
15h 35m
1 stop
$2,040Air New Zealand
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
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19:50 - 06:50
WLG
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SFO
30h 00m
1 stop
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13:55 - 08:40
SFO
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WLG
23h 45m
2 stops
$2,080Air New Zealand
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun
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09:55 - 06:50
WLG
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SFO
15h 55m
1 stop
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23:00 - 14:20
SFO
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WLG
20h 20m
1 stop
$2,083Air New Zealand
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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07:45 - 12:55
WLG
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SFO
24h 10m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 08:40
SFO
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WLG
15h 35m
1 stop
$2,100Air New Zealand
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
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17:00 - 12:03
WLG
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SJC
38h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:10 - 08:10
SJC
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WLG
24h 00m
2 stops
$12,295United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area flights

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

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area?

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 $468, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$831
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Wellington to San Francisco

FAQs - booking San Francisco Bay Area flights

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area with an airline and back with another airline.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Wellington to San Francisco Bay Area? 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 632 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

6.0 GoodCraig, Apr 2026
AKL - MEL
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Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

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

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

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

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.

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 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.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

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.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

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.

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