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$499+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to New Zealand

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
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 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/3011:25 amSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/272:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/14$1,097
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/159:08 amSFO - AKL
1 stop22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/319:30 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,220
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/3110:05 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 1/148:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1311:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/289:30 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,277
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Mon 12/298:22 amSFO - AKL
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:35 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/162:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/272:00 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,285
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Wed 12/249:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop42h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/232:20 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop46h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/13$1,395

Find flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$882
(CheapTickets.ch)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,608

Good round-trip deal

$1,109 or less

Good one-way deal

$835 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 New Zealand
One-way flight from San Francisco to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($106 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 New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Zealand.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

11:25 pm-7:10 am

2 stops36h 45m

Wellington

Sat 4/18

6:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$1,008

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

10:05 pm-7:05 am

2 stops36h 00m

Wellington

Fri 2/20

7:40 am-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,017

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

11:25 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Wellington

Sat 4/18

9:10 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,022

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,061

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

4:30 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops28h 45m

Wellington

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-10:34 am

2 stops25h 34m

$1,087

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

$1,097

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

5:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$1,105

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

6:50 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Wellington

Tue 5/5

7:50 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,159

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

5:20 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 3/22

9:50 am-1:25 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,180

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/15

2:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,197

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

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?

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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?

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Qantas Airways 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 8h 45m. 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?

  • 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 (83%) or Air New Zealand (83%) 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 $743. On average you can expect to pay $1,733. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $579.

  • 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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$500Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$633Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$645Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$650Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$650Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$981Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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