$333+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
Feb 13 — Feb 201
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated January 14, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $657 (Air Canada) |
One-way from | $333 (Expedia) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $972 |
Good round-trip deal | $880 or less |
Good one-way deal | $551 or less |
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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 January 14, 2026.
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 January 14, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Mon 2/232:00 pm
AKL
- SFO
1 stop17h 39m
Air Canada
Fri 2/271:20 pm
SFO
- AKL
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/12![Air Canada logo]()
$657
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2711:30 pm
AKL
- SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri 1/307:31 am
SFO
- AKL
1 stop16h 49m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/12![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$665
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:15 am
AKL
- SFO
2 stops25h 24m
Air Canada
Sat 2/2811:20 am
SFO
- AKL
1 stop26h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/13![Air Canada logo]()
$671
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/112:50 pm
AKL
- SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 2/1810:05 pm
SFO
- AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Mon 1/191:20 pm
AKL
- SFO
1 stop23h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 2/47:00 am
SFO
- AKL
1 stop29h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14![American Airlines logo]()
$684
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 2/191:20 pm
AKL
- SFO
2 stops42h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2112:30 am
SFO
- AKL
1 stop35h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12![American Airlines logo]()
$685
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/272:50 pm
AKL
- SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 3/610:05 pm
SFO
- AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/12![Fiji Airways logo]()
$687
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/288:00 am
AKL
- SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 2/410:05 pm
SFO
- AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$689
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2711:30 pm
AKL
- SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 1/307:31 am
SFO
- AKL
1 stop16h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$692
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Tue 2/176:05 am
WLG
- SFO
2 stops49h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 2/2111:35 pm
SFO
- WLG
2 stops41h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12![American Airlines logo]()
$699
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/276:00 am
WLG
- SFO
2 stops35h 34m
Air Canada
Sat 8/157:35 pm
SFO
- WLG
2 stops24h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/12![Air Canada logo]()
$732
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/309:55 am
WLG
- SFO
1 stop15h 55m
Air New Zealand
Wed 8/1210:05 pm
SFO
- WLG
1 stop18h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/12![Air New Zealand logo]()
$742
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 January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Fly to
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Mon 2/23
2:00 pm-10:39 am
1 stop17h 39m
San Francisco
Fri 2/27
1:20 pm-11:00 am
1 stop24h 40m
$657
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 2/19
1:20 pm-5:16 pm
1 stop24h 56m
San Francisco
Sun 2/22
6:20 am-9:55 am
1 stop30h 35m
$685
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 2/27
2:50 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop18h 35m
San Francisco
Fri 3/6
10:05 pm-12:15 am
1 stop29h 10m
$687
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 1/27
11:30 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop17h 15m
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
7:31 am-9:20 pm
1 stop16h 49m
$692
WellingtonSan Francisco
WLG - SFO
WLGSFO
Wellington
Tue 2/17
6:05 am-10:50 am
2 stops49h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 2/21
11:35 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops39h 45m
$696
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 1/27
11:30 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop17h 15m
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
7:00 am-9:20 pm
2 stops17h 20m
$700
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 2/27
6:15 am-12:20 pm
2 stops27h 05m
San Francisco
Fri 3/6
11:20 am-5:20 pm
2 stops33h 00m
$724
WellingtonSan Francisco
WLG - SFO
WLGSFO
Wellington
Tue 1/27
6:00 am-8:34 pm
2 stops35h 34m
San Francisco
Sat 8/15
7:35 pm-2:45 pm
2 stops24h 10m
$732
WellingtonSan Francisco
WLG - SFO
WLGSFO
Wellington
Tue 1/27
6:00 am-10:34 am
2 stops25h 34m
San Francisco
Sun 7/26
12:15 pm-2:45 pm
2 stops31h 30m
$732
ChristchurchSan Francisco
CHC - SFO
CHCSFO
Christchurch
Sun 2/1
4:35 pm-3:55 pm
1 stop20h 20m
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
4:30 pm-2:55 pm
2 stops25h 25m
$765
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $587). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $778). 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 January 14, 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.
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 January 14, 2026.
The most flights from NZ0 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 13% of weekly flights between New Zealand and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 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?
Tuesday 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 4% 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 January 14, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$640 | Average$745 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$783 | Average$1,091 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$785 | Average$1,134 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$898 | Average$1,155 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |