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Cheap flights from San Francisco to New Zealand from $911

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,488

One-way from

$911

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,088

Good round-trip deal

$2,383 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,389 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/7-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 05m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
16/8
  • 16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • San Francisco to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($367 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 April 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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Wed 15/1023:25SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 23/1108:00AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,436
Tue 6/518:29SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/506:35AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,502
Wed 29/1019:13SFO - AKL
2 stops26h 07mAir Canada
Wed 5/1107:00AKL - SFO
2 stops24h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 15/4$1,519
Tue 5/823:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 28/813:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,554
Mon 27/1016:15SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Mon 3/1114:50AKL - SFO
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 16/4$1,585
Sun 25/518:41SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/806:05CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,632
Fri 17/1013:36SFO - CHC
2 stops39h 09mAir Canada
Sun 2/1105:10CHC - SFO
2 stops25h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4$1,717
Mon 4/822:05SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/819:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/4$1,720
Tue 3/622:00SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 11/606:00AKL - SFO
2 stops23h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,725
Wed 2/722:05SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/717:00CHC - SFO
1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,764
Wed 6/822:05SFO - ZQN
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 13/815:05ZQN - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,764
Wed 23/407:00SFO - AKL
2 stops19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 30/423:30AKL - SFO
2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,767

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 15/7

22:55-22:45

1 stop28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

15:10-13:25

1 stop18h 15m

$1,488

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

18:29-14:10

2 stops24h 41m

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

06:35-10:25

2 stops22h 50m

$1,502

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/8

23:05-07:10

Nonstop13h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/8

13:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,554

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

16:35-15:05

2 stops27h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/9

06:35-15:03

2 stops27h 28m

$1,602

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

18:41-14:25

2 stops24h 44m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

06:05-10:33

2 stops23h 28m

$1,632

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

19:45-12:50

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,720

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

22:00-12:20

1 stop19h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/6

06:00-10:45

2 stops23h 45m

$1,725

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 2/7

22:05-11:25

1 stop18h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 30/7

17:00-12:50

1 stop14h 50m

$1,764

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 6/8

22:05-11:25

1 stop18h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/8

15:05-12:50

1 stop16h 45m

$1,764

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

16:31-12:10

2 stops24h 39m

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

15:20-21:00

2 stops24h 40m

$1,804

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to New Zealand

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 17 April 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 17 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to NZ0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 17 April 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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.
8.3
Very Good

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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 $916 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Tahiti Nui from $997 and Alaska Airlines from $1,223 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 (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%), United Airlines (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to New Zealand is $1,259. On average you can expect to pay $2,190. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $1,216.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,121Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,637Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,677Average$2,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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