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$316+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Francisco (SFO)

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$706
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$316
(Bravofly)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$973

Good round-trip deal

$1,347 or less

Good one-way deal

$555 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 11/146:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
mar. 11/184:19 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops33h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$706
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
jue. 9/254:40 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
lun. 9/297:45 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$712
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 11/144:35 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines
mar. 11/186:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$730
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/284:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
dom. 10/59:00 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/14$733
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/223:40 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 11mQantas Airways
mar. 9/24:25 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops26h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/14$738
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/226:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops31h 49mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/210:00 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$739
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/213:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
mar. 9/210:00 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/14$753
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 9/46:00 amCHC - SFO
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
vie. 9/510:15 amSFO - CHC
2 stops34h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/13$761
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/193:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
dom. 8/3110:00 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/14$763
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 11/144:35 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
mar. 11/188:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$771
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/287:00 amCHC - SFO
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
dom. 10/59:00 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop22h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/14$773
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/243:55 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
dom. 8/3110:00 pmSFO - WLG
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/14$781

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to San Francisco 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 agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

vie. 11/14

6:10 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 29m

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$706

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

jue. 9/25

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

lun. 9/29

7:45 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$712

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

vie. 11/14

4:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 11/18

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$729

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 9/28

4:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 10/5

9:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$733

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 8/24

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 8/31

10:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$781

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 8/24

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

mar. 9/2

10:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$781

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 8/24

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

lun. 9/1

9:12 am-1:35 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$798

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 8/24

6:05 am-5:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

11:32 am-1:35 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$798

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 8/24

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

jue. 9/4

10:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$799

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

dom. 8/24

3:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

sáb. 8/30

10:16 am-2:35 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$816

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 NZ to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 agosto 14, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 agosto 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines from New Zealand to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
204 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
504 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
8,916 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
204 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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 New Zealand 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from New Zealand?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from New Zealand. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to San Francisco flight route?

    The New Zealand to San Francisco flight path was viewed by 25 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 New Zealand to San Francisco one-way?

    $316 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $336 and $365, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    Most travelers choose Auckland Intl - San Francisco, Christchurch - San Francisco or Hamilton - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to San Francisco.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco consider choosing SWISS (92%), United Airlines (78%) or Air New Zealand (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco is generally $1,005, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $457. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $652 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 New Zealand to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$640Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$898Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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