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Only Economy class is available on flights from Wellington to San Francisco.

A direct flight from Wellington to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 17,444 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 Wellington to San Francisco range from $1,612 to $2,306, with an average of $1,876 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,612 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,984 to $10,298. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $965, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $112 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

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

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Wellington to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,559 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,328, a difference of $768.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 55m, compared to 19h 09m via Nadi (NAN) and 25h 08m via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Moscone Center, Golden Gate Theatre, and Union Square. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.