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$576+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Wellington (WLG)

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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WLG
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Wellington (WLG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$868
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$576
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$934
From San Francisco to Wellington
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/214:35 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Fri 11/216:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/14$913
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2111:20 amSFO - WLG
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/308:00 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$929
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:00 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/76:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$936
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:20 amSFO - WLG
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Mon 12/229:55 amWLG - SFO
1 stop22h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$972
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/264:20 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,044
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:25 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/224:20 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,047
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/11:20 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops29h 00mAir Canada
Tue 12/238:45 amWLG - SFO
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$1,072
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:35 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Fri 11/216:00 amWLG - SFO
2 stops25h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 8/13$1,075
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/212:04 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/214:00 pmWLG - SFO
1 stop20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,080
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:05 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/296:05 amWLG - SFO
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/14$1,121

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

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

6:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops33h 05m

Wellington

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 39m

$868

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

4:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops35h 30m

Wellington

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$913

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

6:38 pm-12:05 am

2 stops33h 27m

Wellington

Fri 11/21

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$913

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 11/21

11:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops39h 50m

Wellington

Sun 11/30

8:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$929

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Wellington

Fri 11/21

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$936

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:53 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops24h 27m

Wellington

Fri 11/7

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$936

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

11:20 am-2:20 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Wellington

Mon 12/22

9:55 am-11:05 am

1 stop22h 10m

$972

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

10:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$576

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

4:37 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$773

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

2:31 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$842

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Wellington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Wellington

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from San Francisco to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,855). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Wellington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Wellington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Wellington round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $968, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Wellington.. Air New Zealand is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Wellington 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 San Francisco to Wellington?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from San Francisco to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,855). 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 airline flying from San Francisco to Wellington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Wellington. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$968Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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