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$355+ Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO)

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AKL — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or November, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from

$736
(Aunt Betty)

One-way from

$355
(Air Canada)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,013

Good round-trip deal

$924 or less

Good one-way deal

$461 or less
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Sun 10/262:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 11/210:05 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$736
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Thu 11/274:05 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/410:19 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops42h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$746
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/243:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 10/3111:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$747
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Wed 10/88:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 10/1511:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$766
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/228:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 10/2911:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/11$767
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Wed 11/126:45 amAKL - SFO
2 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/36:50 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$799
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Mon 10/132:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/2610:45 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$812
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Fri 10/103:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$821
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Thu 11/2711:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop27h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/48:05 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/9$831
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Mon 10/133:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/269:15 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$842

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Auckland

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San Francisco

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Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/27

4:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

10:19 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops42h 21m

$746

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/23

2:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

8:33 am-11:00 am

2 stops29h 27m

$804

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/24

4:05 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops21h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

6:09 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$810

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/24

4:05 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops21h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

2:55 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$810

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/31

11:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$827

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/15

11:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:30 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$827

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/24

11:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

7:10 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$834

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/10

11:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

7:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$839

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/12

7:55 pm-11:05 am

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

11:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop28h 25m

$867

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

7:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$406

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The best insider tips for Auckland to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Auckland to San Francisco trip
Airports
AKL

For international departures, head to the west terminal. Check-in areas are lettered A-E; Air New Zealand uses zones A and B.

Read more about AKLby John Walton
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. It takes about 40 minutes from the airport.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on AKL

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 16 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 AKL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines from Auckland to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Auckland Intl to San Francisco if you want to fly from Auckland to San Francisco. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 2 flights to San Francisco from the Auckland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from AKL to SFO to be around 12h 05m.

  • How popular is this Auckland to San Francisco flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 26 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 Auckland to San Francisco?

    Departing from Auckland to San Francisco will take you 17h 05m. The distance between Auckland and San Francisco is about 6526 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco round-trip?

    Fiji Airways, at $640, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air New Zealand. Fiji Airways is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to San Francisco on time: SWISS (93%), United Airlines (74%), Air New Zealand (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to San Francisco is $354. On average you can expect to pay $1,431. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $736.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco 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 Auckland to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 3 airlines flying from Auckland to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to San Francisco. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$640Average$712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$898Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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