Auckland

$422+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
May 27 — Jun 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Auckland Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 April 27, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Fri 5/810:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/172:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/26$847
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 5/1710:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 6/72:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$848
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 10/2811:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/42:50 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/22$849
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 9/2711:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/95:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/22$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2210:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/58:00 am
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/25$871
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 11/152:50 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$872
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 5/2410:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/312:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/26$880
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2010:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 12/68:00 am
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/25$899
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 11/2010:05 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 12/48:00 am
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/25$903
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 9/2711:25 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 10/73:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$904
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 11/49:50 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/182:50 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$905

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 April 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$847
(oojo)

One-way from

$422
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,231

Good round-trip deal

$1,407 or less

Good one-way deal

$822 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 ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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 April 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

6:56 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 49m

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/19

8:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 55m

$1,233

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

10:35 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/27

2:50 pm-4:58 pm

2 stops22h 08m

$1,235
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

11:00 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

1:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,397

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

9:05 am-12:10 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/6

3:35 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$1,487

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

10:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-7:21 pm

2 stops32h 21m

$1,510

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 10/24

1:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/7

2:35 pm-9:59 am

1 stop16h 24m

$1,528

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

6:08 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops24h 57m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/27

1:25 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops24h 56m

$1,557

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

11:00 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/29

8:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop21h 47m

$1,636

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

10:45 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/28

1:50 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop12h 00m

$1,695

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:45 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/16

7:50 pm-12:55 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,825

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Deals found on 4/23

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should look to book at least 45 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $938). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,599). 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 April 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Auckland as you normally would.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on AKL

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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 April 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas 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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 5 flights from San Francisco to Auckland per day from 8 airlines.

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

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and Qantas Airways fly from San Francisco to Auckland in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 55m. 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $72 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $163 and $518 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Auckland for 94% 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 Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $340. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $439 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $475 one-way.

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

    Consider SWISS (82%), United Airlines (76%) or Air New Zealand (76%) 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 $750. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Auckland Intl) can be booked for $847 on average, our data indicates $1,307 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of $938). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,599). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland

Discover the top 8 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 April 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$537Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$587Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$641Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$970Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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