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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $798

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,437

One-way from

$798

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,985

Good round-trip deal

$2,076 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,407 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
8/5
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 26m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($148 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to New Zealand.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
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Sat 12/415:30SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,437
Sun 13/422:45SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 6/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,485
Mon 3/316:35SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
Tue 11/313:00AKL - SFO
1 stop19h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,535
Fri 17/1023:25SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 2/1114:10CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,590
Mon 17/319:40SFO - WLG
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/316:00WLG - SFO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,618
Wed 19/1113:10SFO - CHC
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Tue 2/1210:30CHC - SFO
2 stops21h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,705
Wed 26/222:55SFO - CHC
1 stop41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/306:00CHC - SFO
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,758
Thu 13/300:35SFO - AKL
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Wed 14/521:25AKL - SFO
2 stops42h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 19/2$1,763
Fri 21/207:45SFO - AKL
1 stop16h 35mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/323:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,816
Tue 18/315:06SFO - AKL
2 stops26h 34mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 15/415:15AKL - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 19/2$1,866
Thu 27/319:50SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 3/423:30AKL - SFO
1 stop27h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,879
Thu 17/406:00SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Thu 1/513:00AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 17mDelta
Deal found 19/2$1,910

Find flights from San Francisco to New Zealand within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

15:30-06:00

1 stop19h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

$1,437

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

22:45-12:40

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

$1,485

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

08:41-11:00

2 stops29h 19m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

07:00-13:56

2 stops26h 56m

$1,535

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

19:40-07:50

2 stops40h 10m

Wellington

Thu 20/3

16:00-16:45

1 stop20h 45m

$1,618

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 13/3

00:35-16:15

2 stops43h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

21:25-20:30

2 stops42h 05m

$1,763

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

07:45-21:20

1 stop16h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

23:30-23:59

1 stop20h 29m

$1,821

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

21:03-00:45

2 stops56h 42m

Christchurch

Sun 8/6

06:05-10:25

2 stops23h 20m

$1,833

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

15:06-13:40

2 stops26h 34m

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/4

15:15-19:45

1 stop23h 30m

$1,866

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 27/3

19:50-21:20

1 stop29h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

23:30-07:20

1 stop27h 50m

$1,879

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 17/4

06:00-06:50

2 stops29h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

13:00-16:17

2 stops22h 17m

$1,910

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to New Zealand including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 SFO to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to New Zealand, 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 San Francisco to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to New Zealand. 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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 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).

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and ANA from San Francisco to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.4
Very Good

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

    If you book a flight to New Zealand from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to New Zealand flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to New Zealand one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $874 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $937 and Air Tahiti Nui from $1,000 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to New Zealand?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to New Zealand?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to New Zealand on time: Air Canada (82%), Virgin Atlantic (82%), United Airlines (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $1,300. On average you can expect to pay $1,870. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $1,282.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from San Francisco to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,261Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,738Average$2,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,780Average$2,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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