How popular is this San Francisco to New Zealand flight route?

The San Francisco to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Zealand?

Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to New Zealand in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $313 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $347 and Qantas Airways from $391 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New Zealand?

The most popular route from San Francisco to New Zealand is San Francisco - Auckland Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Christchurch or San Francisco - Queenstown Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $769. On average you can expect to pay $1,669. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $613.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Zealand?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand consider choosing SWISS (87%), United Airlines (85%) or Air New Zealand (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to New Zealand?

Consider Air New Zealand, United Airlines or Fiji Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to New Zealand.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Zealand from San Francisco.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Wed 12/2410:55 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop41h 30mCathay Pacific

Mon 1/262:55 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/21

$1,042

Wed 12/249:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific

Fri 1/232:20 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/22

$1,181

Tue 12/3011:25 amSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific

Tue 1/272:55 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/20

$1,192

Tue 12/239:45 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop42h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 1/302:55 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/20

$1,242

Tue 12/307:09 amSFO - AKL

2 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/276:15 amAKL - SFO

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$1,283

Wed 12/317:20 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,349

Wed 12/315:53 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/168:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,353

Wed 12/249:30 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/267:35 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop21h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,378

Wed 12/2410:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Wed 12/318:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/23

$1,406

Wed 12/315:53 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/1510:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,421

Sat 12/279:45 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Wed 1/148:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/23

$1,432

Sat 12/279:30 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/64:35 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,664

Best flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Fri 2/2010:05 pmSFO - ZQN

2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/105:30 pmZQN - SFO

2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$992

Mon 2/27:31 amSFO - AKL

1 stop16h 49mAlaska Airlines

Thu 2/511:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,049

Tue 3/310:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/182:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,096

Tue 3/245:40 amSFO - AKL

2 stops29h 55mDelta

Mon 4/61:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$1,115

Fri 3/279:30 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 4/71:25 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop23h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/21

$1,148

Sun 2/86:50 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops23h 30mAir Canada

Sun 3/16:00 amWLG - SFO

2 stops25h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 12/23

$1,222

Wed 3/188:50 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/204:05 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/21

$1,280

Wed 2/410:05 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/117:40 amWLG - SFO

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$1,016

Tue 2/2410:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/92:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,096

Thu 3/265:40 amSFO - AKL

2 stops29h 55mDelta

Thu 4/22:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$1,115

Fri 2/1310:05 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/219:05 pmWLG - SFO

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,039

Wed 3/2510:03 amSFO - AKL

1 stop26h 07mQantas Airways

Tue 4/78:20 amAKL - SFO

1 stop28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/21

$1,153

Sun 2/1510:05 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/219:05 pmWLG - SFO

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,039

Thu 3/1910:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/282:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,146

Sat 3/284:03 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop19h 47mDelta

Mon 4/61:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop21h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$1,161

Sun 3/1510:45 pmSFO - WLG

1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/305:00 pmWLG - SFO

1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/22

$1,333

Sun 3/154:25 pmSFO - ZQN

2 stops25h 05mAir Canada

Thu 3/195:30 pmZQN - SFO

2 stops47h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 12/20

$1,354

Fri 2/138:30 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 2/281:45 pmCHC - SFO

2 stops25h 57mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/21

$1,232

Thu 4/26:01 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops31h 19mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1111:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,049

Thu 2/510:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/123:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,196

Tue 3/37:50 pmSFO - NPL

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/2411:50 amNPL - SFO

1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/22

$1,335

Sun 2/158:30 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 3/34:35 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/22

$1,242

Mon 2/169:40 amSFO - NPL

2 stops35h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 2/188:30 pmNPL - SFO

2 stops56h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$3,007

Tue 3/1010:35 amSFO - WLG

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/241:55 pmWLG - SFO

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,057

Tue 1/2710:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/43:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,196

Mon 3/168:50 pmSFO - DUD

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/2411:20 amDUD - SFO

2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/22

$1,356

Wed 3/411:25 pmSFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 3/171:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,235

Mon 2/166:34 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops32h 16mQantas Airways

Fri 2/274:00 pmWLG - SFO

1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/22

$1,393

Sat 5/1610:45 pmSFO - ZQN

2 stops22h 20mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/272:35 pmZQN - SFO

2 stops17h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/22

$1,402

Tue 3/310:35 amSFO - NPL

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/249:40 amNPL - SFO

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,165

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/2110:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Wed 1/282:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/22

$889

Wed 1/217:00 amSFO - AKL

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/282:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$976

Mon 1/266:00 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Wed 2/46:15 amAKL - SFO

2 stops25h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 12/22

$962

Wed 1/2810:05 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/159:50 amCHC - SFO

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$912

Wed 1/2810:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/102:50 pmAKL - SFO

2 stops24h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$1,005

Fri 1/3012:17 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops39h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/88:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$899

Fri 1/3010:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 10mFiji Airways

Sun 2/228:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/21

$938

Fri 1/307:00 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/42:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$988

Fri 1/3010:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1911:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$999

Fri 1/3011:20 amSFO - AKL

1 stop26h 40mAir Canada

Tue 2/102:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop19h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/23

$1,001

Sat 1/314:03 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/2811:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$1,002

Sat 1/314:03 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/1411:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$1,003

One-way flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to New Zealand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Sun 2/2210:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/23

$502

Fri 5/110:35 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/23

$503

Sat 3/288:09 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$506

Fri 2/278:43 amSFO - AKL

2 stops32h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$510

Fri 3/138:09 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops46h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$511

Thu 2/196:53 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops46h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$513

Mon 4/139:35 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$516

Sat 1/314:03 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop20h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$517

Wed 4/19:35 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$518

Wed 4/291:45 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$519

Mon 2/910:48 amSFO - AKL

2 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$525

Thu 3/56:53 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops46h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$527

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San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:05 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$992

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

10:05 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Wellington

Wed 2/11

7:40 am-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,016

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

10:05 pm-7:05 am

2 stops36h 00m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,039

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,039

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:31 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/5

11:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,049

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

6:01 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 19m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/11

11:30 pm-5:25 am

1 stop24h 55m

$1,049

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:35 am-8:10 am

2 stops25h 35m

Wellington

Tue 3/24

1:55 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$1,057

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

2:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,096

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/9

2:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,096

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

5:40 am-7:35 am

2 stops29h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/6

1:00 pm-10:01 am

1 stop16h 01m

$1,115

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $388). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 NZ?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from San Francisco to New Zealand delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between San Francisco and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to New Zealand flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to New Zealand flights?

Over the last year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to New Zealand 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.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

556 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

949 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,103 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,551 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

211 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?
Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Zealand from San Francisco.
How popular is this San Francisco to New Zealand flight route?
The San Francisco to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 14 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to New Zealand?
Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from San Francisco to New Zealand in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $313 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $347 and Qantas Airways from $391 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New Zealand?
The most popular route from San Francisco to New Zealand is San Francisco - Auckland Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Christchurch or San Francisco - Queenstown Intl.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Zealand?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand consider choosing SWISS (87%), United Airlines (85%) or Air New Zealand (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?
The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $769. On average you can expect to pay $1,669. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $613.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $388). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 New Zealand

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$155	Average$1,215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$500	Average$1,163	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$518	Average$922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$633	Average$848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$645	Average$1,158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$651	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$654	Average$1,129	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$893	Average$1,411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$982	Average$1,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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