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$509+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Auckland Intl are usually found in March or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:15 amSFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/2011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,049
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:14 amSFO - AKL
1 stop20h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/277:35 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop36h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,106
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:35 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,122
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:00 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop20h 00mAir Canada
Sat 12/279:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,136
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:17 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops25h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/164:05 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,157
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:16 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/97:35 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:39 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,190
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:39 amSFO - AKL
2 stops53h 21mAir Canada
Sun 12/212:00 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9$1,196
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:08 amSFO - AKL
2 stops31h 32mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 12/164:05 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops39h 23mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 12/8$1,198
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:15 amSFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/192:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:30 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1311:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,213
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:15 amSFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/2311:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,215

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$889
(oojo)

One-way from

$509
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,607

Good round-trip deal

$1,022 or less

Good one-way deal

$773 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Auckland Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Auckland Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Auckland Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Auckland Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Auckland that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Auckland

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:31 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/28

11:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$1,049

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

2:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,096

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/13

1:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,097

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/18

3:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,097

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-8:35 am

2 stops25h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-5:38 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$1,115

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

9:50 am-8:35 am

2 stops25h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$1,115

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

9:50 am-8:35 am

2 stops25h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

1:35 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$1,115

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

3:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,146

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/9

1:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,147

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

8:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/9

3:55 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,172

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Auckland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Auckland flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Auckland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Auckland

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Auckland. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $417). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $898). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Auckland at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 47% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Auckland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Auckland flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Auckland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Auckland trip
Airports
SFO

For a stress-free departure, use SFO's AirTrain to navigate between terminals and reach your gate efficiently.

AKL

Upon arrival at AKL, use the SkyDrive bus for a convenient 40-minute ride to Auckland's city center.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to Auckland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you will be flying from San Francisco to Auckland Intl. Flights to Auckland Intl (AKL) from San Francisco (SFO) take 12h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from San Francisco to Auckland per day from 9 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Auckland flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to Auckland in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 20m. The distance between San Francisco and Auckland is about 6526 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Auckland is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $155 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Tahiti Nui and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $398 and $518 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Auckland for 87% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Auckland one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $313. Fiji Airways flights start at $347 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $391 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Consider SWISS (87%), United Airlines (83%) or Air New Zealand (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $520. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $612 on average, our data indicates $1,615 when flying from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Auckland?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Auckland flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $417). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in September is currently the most expensive (average of $898). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Auckland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$500Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$633Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$645Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$650Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$658Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$891Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$979Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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