$318+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San FranciscoExplore 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 November 26, 2025.
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 November 26, 2025.
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
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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 November 26, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $790 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $318 (Hawaiian Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $883 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,158 or less |
Good one-way deal | $509 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 1/15
11:30 pm-7:38 am
2 stops29h 08m
San Francisco
Wed 1/28
7:31 am-9:20 pm
1 stop16h 49m
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 12/25
11:30 pm-7:20 pm
1 stop16h 50m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
6:18 pm-9:20 pm
2 stops30h 02m
WellingtonSan Francisco
WLG - SFO
WLGSFO
Wellington
Thu 1/29
6:00 am-8:07 pm
2 stops35h 07m
San Francisco
Thu 1/29
10:45 pm-8:10 am
1 stop36h 25m
ChristchurchSan Francisco
CHC - SFO
CHCSFO
Christchurch
Thu 2/26
9:50 am-12:41 am
2 stops35h 51m
San Francisco
Sat 2/28
6:44 am-1:15 pm
2 stops33h 31m
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 1/23
2:50 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop18h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
7:00 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops21h 35m
ChristchurchSan Francisco
CHC - SFO
CHCSFO
Christchurch
Fri 1/16
9:00 am-12:25 pm
2 stops24h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 2/1
10:05 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops24h 50m
ChristchurchSan Francisco
CHC - SFO
CHCSFO
Christchurch
Fri 1/16
5:00 pm-7:05 am
1 stop35h 05m
San Francisco
Sun 2/1
10:45 pm-3:00 pm
2 stops19h 15m
WellingtonSan Francisco
WLG - SFO
WLGSFO
Wellington
Thu 1/29
2:55 pm-11:05 am
1 stop17h 10m
San Francisco
Thu 1/29
10:45 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop19h 35m
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Sun 12/14
3:50 pm-7:05 am
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Tue 12/30
10:45 pm-9:10 am
Nonstop13h 25m
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 1/15
3:50 pm-7:05 am
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 1/28
10:45 pm-9:10 am
Nonstop13h 25m
Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $584). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $768). 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 November 26, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from New Zealand to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco
Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to San Francisco. 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 November 26, 2025.
The most flights from NZ0 to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from New Zealand to San Francisco delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between New Zealand and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.
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 November 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways 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.
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Anonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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Anonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Food
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Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
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Anonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Food
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Overall
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to San Francisco
Discover the top 4 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 November 26, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$640 | Average$719 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$733 | Average$1,091 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$785 | Average$1,104 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$898 | Average$1,154 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |