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$369+ 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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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 March 4, 2026.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:30 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/36:29 pm
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$676
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Fri 4/1710:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$696
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sun 4/194:05 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/4$739
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/152:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/226:29 pm
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$746
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Mon 4/271:25 pm
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops42h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 5/1010:30 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop20h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$753
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 4/222:00 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/4$755
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:20 am
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops47h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 5/310:30 pm
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop31h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$762
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 4/184:10 pm
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops24h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:29 pm
SFO
-
WLG
2 stops25h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sun 4/194:05 pm
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:29 pm
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$774
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:05 am
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops45h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 9/810:30 pm
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$775
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/112:05 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/2311:25 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$792
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/134:35 pm
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 10/289:15 pm
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$802

Find 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 March 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$676
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$369
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$936

Good round-trip deal

$1,181 or less

Good one-way deal

$499 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Auckland Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Auckland Intl-San Francisco flights.
From New Zealand to San Francisco
One-way flight from New Zealand to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to San Francisco.

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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 March 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/20

1:50 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

10:05 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 55m

$813

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 7/30

7:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

10:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$814

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/22

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

10:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 50m

$818

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

10:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop15h 35m

$829

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

11:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop16h 10m

$840

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 4/17

4:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

10:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$843

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Mon 4/20

6:00 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:45 pm-8:10 am

1 stop38h 25m

$847

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 4/25

1:45 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

6:45 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$848

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 4/25

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$853

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/19

11:30 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop17h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

8:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$859

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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.
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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $602). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 March 4, 2026.

When flying from New Zealand to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from New Zealand to San Francisco delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between New Zealand and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 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?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 7% 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 March 4, 2026.
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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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?

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to San Francisco?

    Departing from New Zealand to San Francisco will take you 12h 05m. There are 6526 mi between New Zealand and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to San Francisco one-way?

    $247 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Fiji Airways, with prices starting from $311 and $328, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 (85%), United Airlines (74%) or Lufthansa (74%) 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 $1,002, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $366. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $696 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $602). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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 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 March 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$658Average$724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$783Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$785Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$914Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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