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 Fiji 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 5h 05m. 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 $745. On average you can expect to pay $1,323. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $673.

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.

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

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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 January 1, 2026.

Wed 12/317:20 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 1/1311:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,245

Tue 12/306:00 amSFO - AKL

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/1311:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$1,262

Mon 12/297:20 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines

Thu 1/811:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$1,350

Wed 12/317:20 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/133:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,379

Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/127:35 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop20h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$1,411

Wed 12/3110:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 1/112:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/29

$1,449

Wed 12/3110:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 1/92:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/29

$1,467

Mon 12/297:20 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/113:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$1,474

Wed 12/317:50 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand

Fri 1/97:00 pmWLG - SFO

1 stop37h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/30

$1,879

Mon 12/2910:55 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/53:45 pmCHC - SFO

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$1,900

Mon 12/297:50 pmSFO - ZQN

2 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/58:25 pmZQN - SFO

2 stops39h 47mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/28

$2,176

Mon 12/294:10 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/57:10 pmCHC - SFO

2 stops47h 34mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/29

$2,258

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Sun 3/811:05 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/159:00 amCHC - SFO

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$917

Fri 3/67:00 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines

Tue 4/1411:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop15h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,050

Tue 3/310:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/182:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,097

Sun 3/811:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 4/107:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/30

$1,103

Tue 3/171:25 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops22h 10mDelta

Mon 4/131:00 pmAKL - SFO

2 stops18h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$1,103

Fri 3/611:42 amSFO - ROT

2 stops28h 03mAir New Zealand

Sun 4/124:30 pmROT - SFO

2 stops18h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/31

$1,276

Mon 3/162:33 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops29h 12mQantas Airways

Tue 3/246:05 amCHC - SFO

1 stop30h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/30

$1,321

Wed 5/1311:00 amSFO - TRG

2 stops59h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 5/177:10 amTRG - SFO

2 stops45h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,816

Fri 1/3010:05 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/199:05 pmWLG - SFO

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$973

Thu 3/266:28 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 07mDelta

Thu 4/91:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop21h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$1,112

Tue 3/310:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/132:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,147

Tue 3/316:36 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop30h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1811:30 pmAKL - SFO

2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$1,066

Thu 3/261:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop22h 30mDelta

Mon 4/61:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$1,112

Tue 3/310:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/162:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,147

Tue 3/108:50 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/243:55 pmWLG - SFO

1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/31

$1,281

Sun 2/1510:05 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/219:05 pmWLG - SFO

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,081

Sun 3/156:45 amSFO - CHC

2 stops36h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 3/256:05 amCHC - SFO

2 stops35h 08mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/30

$1,335

Sun 3/87:09 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops40h 26mDelta

Mon 4/131:00 pmAKL - SFO

2 stops22h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$1,116

Thu 3/510:45 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/152:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,147

Sun 2/810:05 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/19:55 amWLG - SFO

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,095

Mon 3/308:55 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop38h 55mDelta

Thu 4/161:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$1,119

Sun 4/1910:30 pmSFO - ZQN

1 stop27h 45mQantas Airways

Sun 4/264:25 pmZQN - SFO

2 stops26h 24mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/28

$1,357

Sat 3/77:50 pmSFO - ROT

1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/154:30 pmROT - SFO

1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/31

$1,363

Fri 5/110:35 pmSFO - WLG

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1010:05 amWLG - SFO

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,095

Fri 5/110:05 pmSFO - WLG

1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 5/109:25 pmWLG - SFO

1 stop28h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/31

$1,365

Tue 3/179:30 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 3/274:35 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/30

$1,374

Fri 3/2011:25 pmSFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/271:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$1,336

Tue 3/179:30 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 3/294:35 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/30

$1,374

Mon 5/1111:00 amSFO - ROT

2 stops51h 30mSingapore Airlines

Fri 5/154:30 pmROT - SFO

2 stops59h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,866

Sat 3/712:47 pmSFO - ROT

2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/154:30 pmROT - SFO

2 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$1,162

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand. Data last updated January 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/1910:50 amSFO - AKL

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/308:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$966

Wed 1/2110:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 10mFiji Airways

Sun 1/252:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/30

$910

Fri 1/2310:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 1/302:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/31

$894

Sun 1/2510:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Wed 2/42:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/30

$933

Mon 1/2610:48 amSFO - AKL

2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/194:05 pmAKL - SFO

2 stops26h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$951

Tue 1/276:50 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops25h 30mAir Canada

Thu 2/56:15 amAKL - SFO

2 stops25h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 12/29

$961

Tue 1/276:00 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Wed 2/47:00 amAKL - SFO

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/31

$962

Tue 1/276:50 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops25h 30mAir Canada

Tue 2/32:00 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop17h 39mAir Canada

Deal found 12/30

$963

Wed 1/2810:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 2/82:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/30

$859

Wed 1/2810:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 10mFiji Airways

Wed 2/42:50 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/30

$913

Wed 1/2810:05 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/159:00 amCHC - SFO

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$917

Fri 1/3010:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1911:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$931

One-way flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
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Tue 1/277:30 amSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$477

Tue 2/107:30 amSFO - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$478

Fri 2/276:53 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$481

Sun 2/86:39 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$488

Sat 3/78:09 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops45h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$490

Fri 2/206:53 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$499

Mon 2/236:53 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops46h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$502

Sun 2/2210:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/31

$503

Fri 2/2710:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/30

$504

Sun 2/229:28 amSFO - AKL

2 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$506

Thu 2/56:39 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$513

Fri 3/138:09 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops45h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$514

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

9:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$917

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

10:05 pm-7:05 am

2 stops36h 00m

Wellington

Thu 2/19

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$973

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

7:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/14

11:30 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop15h 53m

$1,050

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

6:36 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop30h 44m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/18

11:30 pm-8:00 am

2 stops27h 30m

$1,066

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

$1,081

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

10:05 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

9:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,095

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

10:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Wellington

Sun 5/10

10:05 am-1:50 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$1,095

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

Sun 3/8

11:05 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,103

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

1:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/13

1:00 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$1,103

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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?

When flying from San Francisco to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand

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

212 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

212 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

212 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

563 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

212 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

960 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

212 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

9,125 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

212 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

10,571 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

212 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 Fiji 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 5h 05m. 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 $745. On average you can expect to pay $1,323. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $673.
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$137	Average$1,089	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%
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$646	Average$1,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$651	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
United Airlines	Cheapest$893	Average$1,415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$981	Average$1,454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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