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$359+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$880
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$359
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,101

Good round-trip deal

$1,200 or less

Good one-way deal

$787 or less
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 9/710:35 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:45 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$828
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 11/193:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/30$854
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/184:35 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Sun 5/256:35 amAKL - SFO
2 stops22h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$880
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:05 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/51:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$912
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/305:15 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:05 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$930
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:00 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Mon 11/32:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$938
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/244:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/97:45 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,008
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 10/174:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/25:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,010
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/272:25 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops28h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 6/54:05 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,015
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/210:05 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/305:00 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,049
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops17h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1312:45 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,049
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:05 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 10/211:55 amWLG - SFO
1 stop15h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,049

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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 May 1, 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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New Zealand

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/14

7:45 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$828

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

11:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/19

3:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$854

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

4:35 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/25

6:35 am-10:25 am

2 stops22h 50m

$880

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

11:05 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/5

1:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$912

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

1:00 pm-7:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/3

2:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$938

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

11:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$981

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

4:25 pm-6:00 am

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/9

7:45 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,008

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

6:39 pm-12:45 am

2 stops34h 06m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 29m

$1,010

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

2:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/5

4:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,015

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 7/30

5:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$1,049

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 May 1, 2025.

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.

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 evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines from San Francisco to New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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?

    The San Francisco to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 22 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $359 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $566 and Air New Zealand from $733 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 - Wellington.

  • 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 Air Canada (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or United Airlines (91%) 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 $737. On average you can expect to pay $3,342. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $722.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$400Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$667Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$703Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$857Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$952Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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