San Francisco

$358+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Francisco (SFO)

AKL — SFO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Francisco

Fri 11/208:00 am -
1 stop25h 25m
Tue 2/96:08 pm -
2 stops22h 27m
Deal found 11/8$957
Sun 12/64:05 pm -
2 stops25h 26m
Tue 12/86:10 pm -
2 stops22h 30m
Deal found 11/6$1,008
Sat 12/263:50 pm -
1 stop37h 45m
Sat 1/95:20 pm -
1 stop42h 50m
Deal found 11/8$1,016
Thu 11/264:05 pm -
2 stops19h 52m
Mon 11/309:58 pm -
2 stops42h 42m
Deal found 11/6$1,022
Sat 12/264:05 pm -
2 stops18h 47m
Fri 1/16:25 pm -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,023
Thu 11/264:05 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Tue 12/14:15 pm -
2 stops24h 25m
Deal found 11/6$1,048
Sun 12/203:50 pm -
1 stop37h 45m
Mon 2/111:12 am -
1 stop24h 58m
Deal found 11/8$1,051
Thu 11/124:05 pm -
2 stops20h 43m
Mon 11/1610:06 pm -
2 stops42h 34m
Deal found 11/8$1,056
Sat 12/52:50 pm -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 12/129:35 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 11/6$1,057
Fri 12/259:50 pm -
2 stops36h 00m
Sun 1/1010:05 pm -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 11/6$1,210
Sat 11/212:05 pm -
2 stops18h 00m
Sat 11/289:50 pm -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 11/7$1,220
Fri 11/205:05 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Sat 11/289:50 pm -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 11/7$1,228

Find flight deals from New Zealand to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$358
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$936

Good round-trip deal

$1,146 or less

Good one-way deal

$629 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Auckland Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From New Zealand to San Francisco
One-way flight from New Zealand to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 3/29

9:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops48h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$504

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 2/17

5:05 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops25h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$508

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 2/13

2:05 pm-2:26 pm

3 stops21h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$562

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG Wellington - SFO San Francisco

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 3/27

5:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$576

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/23

6:00 am-9:27 pm

2 stops35h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$582

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SFO San Francisco

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/9

3:05 pm-8:49 am

3 stops38h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$593

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 2/15

2:10 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops27h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$604

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 2/18

10:10 am-2:26 pm

3 stops25h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$613

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN Queenstown Intl - SFO San Francisco

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/7

9:00 pm-8:20 am

3 stops56h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 2/16

2:15 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$615

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $820). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). 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?

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

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 17% of weekly flights between New Zealand and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 120 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 Sunday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 83 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11.0 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 18h 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 Fiji Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $336 and $386, 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 (63%), United Airlines (54%) or Air New Zealand (54%) 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 $1,143, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $607. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $681 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Francisco (average of $820). Flying from New Zealand to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,202). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$582Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$638Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$785Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$914Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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