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Cheapest return fare
£666
Typical prices: £757-£1,125
Fiji Airways
Sun 25/10Sun 1/11
SFO - AKL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£955
Typical prices: £932-£1,482
United Airlines
Sun 15/11Thu 10/12
SFO - AKL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Average duration is 12h 55m
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Auckland (SFO-AKL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 00:15SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 10m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
14:50 - 13:25AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 35m1 stop Nadi
£666Fiji Airways
Fri, 27 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:15 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
24h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 09:00AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 55m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles
£684Air Tahiti Nui
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
22:31 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 08:40AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 35m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles
£688Air Tahiti Nui
Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 13:35SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 30m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
08:00 - 12:50AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 50m1 stop Nadi
£699Fiji Airways
Sun, 31 Jan - Sun, 28 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
21:50 - 13:35SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 45m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
08:00 - 12:25AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 25m1 stop Nadi
£701Fiji Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:25 - 19:30SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 13:39AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 34m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles
£706Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Thu, 17 Dec
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
15:07 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 20:08AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 03m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles
£736Air Tahiti Nui
Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 13:35SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 30m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
08:00 - 12:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 35m1 stop Nadi
£738Fiji Airways
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 17 Dec
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
22:31 - 13:40SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 14:58AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 53m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles Los Angeles
£739Air Tahiti Nui
Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:58 - 14:05SFO  San Francisco-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
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14:50 - 13:25AKL  Auckland Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 35m1 stop Nadi
£751Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for San Francisco to Auckland flights

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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Auckland from San Francisco usually cost between £664 and £1,106 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £666 on Fiji Airways (25 Oct–1 Nov).

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is February, where tickets cost £693 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,276 and £1,068 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Auckland?

No, with an average price for the route of £939, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Auckland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Auckland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Auckland

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£399
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Auckland

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.
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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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland was £399 for a one-way ticket and £666 for a return.

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

    Only American Airlines offers 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 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Auckland flight route.

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

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland on a daily basis.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Auckland

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Auckland?

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

Air New Zealand,United Airlines

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