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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Auckland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Auckland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is August, where tickets cost £894 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is £1,348 and £1,314 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Auckland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Auckland.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland. They are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Air New Zealand, with the best one-way deal found costing £884. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Auckland per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Auckland, with an average flight time of 13h 04m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 23% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Auckland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Auckland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 22:00 and will be landing in Auckland at 06:00.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Auckland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Auckland jets off at 23:00 and lands at 07:10.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Auckland

Low season

May

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Auckland

  • Are there any services or facilities for families traveling at the San Francisco Airport?

    If you’re traveling with your family from San Francisco, especially kids, a few facilities that’ll please you include restaurants with special children’s menus, which you’ll find in different terminals. If you have an infant and you need accessories like diapers, formula, medicine, or earplugs for children, there are several terminals with shops that sell these items.

  • Which airline should I use if I want the quickest arrival in Auckland from San Francisco?

    You can find a nonstop flight by United Airlines. Or, you can take a flight with just one layover. Both Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways have a one-stop flight with a layover in Los Angeles and Nadi, respectively.

  • Is there a place to relax after my flight to the Auckland airport (AKL)?

    There are several restaurants, cafés, and bars where you can relax while you eat or drink. You will find eateries serving fast food like pizza and burgers, as well as restaurants serving Mexican food and bars that offer craft beer and wine.

  • Can I get Wi-Fi services at Auckland Airport?

    With a Wi-Fi-enabled device, you can use Wi-Fi at Auckland Airport (AKL) for free for up to about 2h or 1GB of data. You will need to register to access the internet by providing your email address. If you want to use the airport internet for more than 2h, you can pay a fee of around NZ$14.95 ($10.50)/hour for 6h or 4GB of data.

  • Does SFO Airport close at night?

    The airport is open 24h a day; however, from 10 pm to 6 am, only passengers with tickets are permitted to remain at the airport. That means that if your family members drop you off between those hours, they won’t be allowed inside. A few restaurants operate 24h a day, so look for these if you want to eat while you wait for your flight.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Qantas Airways, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Auckland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Auckland?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Auckland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland?

    You can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Auckland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Auckland from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Auckland to San Francisco? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £859 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to avoid long lines when departing from San Francisco, sign up for the CLEAR program. Once you become a member, you’ll get a biometric card that gives you access to all Security lines at SFO terminals. CLEAR members can also use their fingertips and eyes as biometric forms of ID, which can help clear Security lines faster.
  • Once you get to Auckland Airport (AKL), there are several public transportation options to get you to the city, like the Auckland City Express, which operates every day from 6 am to 8 pm. The trip takes approx. 40-50min, but it might take longer during peak hours. Expect to pay around NZ$17 ($12) for a one-way trip. Tickets can be purchased online or at airport ticket kiosks.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has many facilities that passengers can enjoy while they wait for their flight. Art is on display throughout the terminals, which can be both entertaining and educational. If you're sick, you’ll find that the SFO Medical Clinic provides urgent care and travel medicine for travelers.
  • If you’re looking for hotels near the Auckland airport, consider Novotel Auckland Airport, which is around 0.3 miles from the airport; ibis budget Auckland Airport, approx. 0.7 miles from the airport; and Heartland Hotel Auckland, 1.7 miles from the airport.
  • There are several taxi companies that can take you to your hotel. Alert Taxis and Auckland Co-op Taxi Society charge around NZ$5.6 ($4) per mile, while Cheap Cabs charges approx. NZ$4.9 ($3.47) per mile.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, +2 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Top airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Auckland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 650 reviews
7.6food
8.8crew
8.1comfort
7.9entertainment
8.4boarding
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Auckland (AKL)New Zealand

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