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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $973

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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to New Zealand

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to New Zealand (NZ0). 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 20 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,539

One-way from

$973
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
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  • 9/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 13m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 December 2024.

Tue 31/1206:00SFO - AKL
2 stops34h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Thu 23/116:05AKL - SFO
2 stops23h 33mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 19/12$2,108
Tue 31/1207:00SFO - AKL
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,118
Thu 19/1221:45SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 25/115:25AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$2,182
Mon 30/1207:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 14/123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,516
Tue 24/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/119:40AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$2,613
Wed 25/1223:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/120:10CHC - SFO
1 stop31h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/12$2,695
Sun 29/1211:26SFO - CHC
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/115:40CHC - SFO
2 stops40h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,721
Thu 26/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/115:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,900
Wed 25/1211:25SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/114:55AKL - SFO
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/12$2,914
Thu 26/1221:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 14/114:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/12$2,918
Wed 25/1209:29SFO - AKL
1 stop26h 26mDelta
Thu 30/114:50AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 02mDelta
Deal found 19/12$2,927
Fri 27/1207:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/12$3,117

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 December 2024.

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/2

21:45-13:20

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 27/2

14:20-12:50

1 stop19h 30m

$1,539

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 23/2

16:35-11:00

1 stop21h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/3

13:00-11:11

1 stop19h 11m

$1,553

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

22:45-11:40

1 stop17h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/6

08:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

$1,558

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

18:26-15:05

2 stops25h 39m

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

06:40-12:10

2 stops24h 30m

$1,594

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

18:50-00:40

2 stops32h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 9/3

06:10-12:56

2 stops27h 46m

$1,698

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

10:37-13:40

2 stops30h 03m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

16:05-19:50

1 stop24h 45m

$1,739

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

08:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

23:30-21:45

1 stop17h 15m

$1,780

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,837

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

07:45-21:20

1 stop16h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

$1,842

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 10/2

05:30-08:55

2 stops30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/2

14:50-12:44

2 stops18h 54m

$1,844

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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 December 2024.

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 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui and United Airlines 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.
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Very Good
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Entertainment

7.2

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8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

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1 / 2

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.

8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
842 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,405 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $984 on Air Tahiti Nui. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $1,023 and Hawaiian Airlines from $1,145 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: SWISS (71%), Air Canada (70%), United Airlines (70%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $1,336. On average you can expect to pay $1,548. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $1,409.

  • 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.

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

    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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$2,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,311Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,852Average$2,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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