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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Auckland.
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22:45 - 14:10SFO-AKL
19h 25m1 stop
14:05 - 13:50AKL-SFO
19h 45m1 stop
$1,259Fiji Airways
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Πεμ, 20 Μαρ - Πεμ, 3 Απρ
22:45 - 23:40SFO-AKL
28h 55m1 stop
08:00 - 13:50AKL-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
$1,305Fiji Airways
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Πεμ, 20 Μαρ - Πεμ, 3 Απρ
22:45 - 14:10SFO-AKL
19h 25m1 stop
14:05 - 13:50AKL-SFO
19h 45m1 stop
$1,310Fiji Airways
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Πεμ, 20 Μαρ - Πεμ, 3 Απρ
21:45 - 12:40SFO-AKL
18h 55m1 stop
06:25 - 13:56AKL-SFO
27h 31m2 stops
$1,346
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Κυρ, 9 Μαρ - Δευ, 17 Μαρ
21:45 - 12:40SFO-AKL
17h 55m1 stop
06:25 - 15:35AKL-SFO
30h 10m2 stops
$1,347
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Κυρ, 9 Φεβ - Κυρ, 16 Φεβ
16:35 - 11:00SFO-AKL
21h 25m1 stop
07:00 - 12:11AKL-SFO
26h 11m2 stops
$1,397Air Canada
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Κυρ, 9 Φεβ - Παρ, 21 Φεβ
16:35 - 17:20SFO-AKL
27h 45m2 stops
06:25 - 15:35AKL-SFO
29h 10m2 stops
$1,402Air Canada
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Κυρ, 23 Φεβ - Τρι, 18 Μαρ
00:35 - 15:35SFO-AKL
44h 00m1 stop
21:25 - 20:30AKL-SFO
42h 05m2 stops
$1,464China Southern
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Σαβ, 12 Απρ - Κυρ, 11 Μαϊ
00:35 - 16:15SFO-AKL
43h 40m1 stop
22:10 - 20:40AKL-SFO
42h 30m2 stops
$1,526China Southern
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Σαβ, 15 Μαρ - Κυρ, 23 Μαρ
22:40 - 07:10SFO-AKL
13h 30mdirect
13:50 - 07:00AKL-SFO
12h 10mdirect
$1,922United Airlines
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Τρι, 15 Απρ - Πεμ, 8 Μαϊ

Flights from San Francisco to Auckland - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays 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 November, where tickets cost $1,846 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,096 and $2,451 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$614
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (43% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Auckland

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 $347 for a one-way ticket and $712 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Auckland flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777 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, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Auckland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Auckland are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $1,611 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,480 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,356 or less one-way and $2,157 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct 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 Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +3 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

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Top 3 airlines serving 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
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 186 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Food
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024NAN - CHC
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

Not enough room between rows and food was gross. $160 baggage charge?! Never again.

Waited for our plane from HNL so we didn't miss connection. AMAZING Service for that, then really clean plane. Nice airline attendants.

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