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$347+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
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Cheap 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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$717
(oojo)

One-way from

$347
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,350

Good round-trip deal

$1,219 or less

Good one-way deal

$893 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 julio 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 10/2911:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways
dom. 11/93:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$717
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 8/2111:45 amSFO - AKL
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/272:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$812
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
sáb. 8/210:55 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/710:30 amCHC - SFO
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$837
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
dom. 11/910:05 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/237:00 amZQN - SFO
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$934
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
mié. 10/2911:25 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/159:05 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$966
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 11/187:13 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops30h 52mAir Canada
mar. 12/210:30 amCHC - SFO
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$989
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 11/187:11 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops20h 54mFiji Airways
mié. 12/36:15 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,154
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/192:31 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops27h 09mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/26:15 amCHC - SFO
2 stops26h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,165
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
jue. 10/237:36 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops24h 34mFiji Airways
sáb. 11/89:05 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops36h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,192
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
lun. 11/31:20 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops37h 45mAir Canada
mar. 11/186:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,201
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/194:23 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops32h 57mQantas Airways
jue. 12/49:40 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,273
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
lun. 11/1710:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
lun. 12/15:00 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,317

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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 julio 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

mié. 10/1

11:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Auckland Intl

vie. 10/31

3:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$718

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

jue. 8/21

11:45 am-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Auckland Intl

mié. 8/27

2:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$812

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

sáb. 8/2

10:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Christchurch

jue. 8/7

10:30 am-7:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$837

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

dom. 11/9

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Queenstown Intl

dom. 11/23

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$934

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

7:13 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops30h 52m

Christchurch

mar. 12/2

10:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$989

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

dom. 8/17

11:25 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Wellington

dom. 8/24

8:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$1,026

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

7:11 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 54m

Christchurch

mié. 12/3

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,154

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

mié. 11/19

2:31 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 09m

Christchurch

mar. 12/2

6:15 am-11:56 am

2 stops26h 41m

$1,165

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

mié. 11/19

4:23 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops32h 57m

Christchurch

jue. 12/4

9:40 am-11:52 am

2 stops23h 12m

$1,273

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

lun. 11/17

10:45 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

mié. 12/3

2:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops17h 25m

$1,317

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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 julio 3, 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.

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 julio 3, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 julio 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
868 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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 21 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 $347 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $790 and Air New Zealand from $918 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 SWISS (71%), United Airlines (71%) or Air New Zealand (71%) 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 $746. On average you can expect to pay $3,972. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $717.

  • 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$357Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$400Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$500Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$703Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$722Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$943Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$968Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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