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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Auckland

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Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Auckland

November 10 - November 17

Cheapest

SFO - Auckland

$965

$783

Round trip

September 20 - September 27

SFO - Auckland

$870

$790

Round trip

November 11 - November 21

Best

SFO - Auckland

$970

$790

Round trip

November 18 - November 27

SFO - Auckland

$965

$790

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

SFO - Auckland

$883

$793

Round trip

November 18 - December 12

SFO - Auckland

$985

$803

Round trip

September 13 - September 26

SFO - Auckland

$842

$809

Round trip

November 21 - November 27

SFO - Auckland

$973

$810

Round trip

November 18 - November 29

SFO - Auckland

$975

$815

Round trip

August 13 - August 25

Earliest

SFO - Auckland

$862

$824

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Auckland typically range from $906–$1927, with a median price of $1200. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland may require careful timing and searching. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland, September stands out with a median fare of $905. March is also a cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $907. Following closely, April offers a median price of $910, making these three months the most affordable for this long-haul journey.
Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Auckland connect at least once, with only 9.4% of recent fares being direct flights. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should generally expect to make at least two stops on their way to Auckland.
A typical journey from San Francisco to Auckland takes approximately 36h 25m, including connections. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common requirement for multiple stopovers. The total distance covered on this route is 10,508 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul international flight.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

Regular price: $830 - $1,599

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Auckland are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $830 to $1599. The current lowest deal is $783 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 10 to Nov 17.

now $783

Low $830

High $1,599

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to AKL is September, with a median price of $905. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2901. Generally, prices are lower from February to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $905

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,901

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Auckland

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$920

$965

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$838

$978

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$841

$873

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$841

$911

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$842

$919

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

Fiji Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$917

$895

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,077  →  $863

20%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,077  →  $863

20%

7 nights

Nov 10 - Nov 17

$965  →  $783

19%

24 nights

Nov 18 - Dec 12

$985  →  $803

18%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Auckland are below the typical level, with deals around $783.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $905.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 36h 25m.

The median flight time for connecting flights from San Francisco to Auckland is 36h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 9.4% of deals are direct; connecting flights with 2+ stopovers are typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland appear frequently.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$783

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a primary international gateway to Auckland and the North Island of New Zealand.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$783

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers heading to the Waikato region.

📍 ~100 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1047

Tauranga (TRG)

Tauranga is a viable alternative for travelers heading to the southern Auckland catchment area.

📍 ~135 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2056

Whangarei (WRE)

Cheapest

Whangarei is a primary alternative for travelers located north of Auckland, avoiding city traffic.

📍 ~130 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1017

Rotorua Regional (ROT)

Rotorua Regional is an alternative for those in the wider Bay of Plenty/Waikato area, despite the distance.

📍 ~180 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1047

Kerikeri (KKE)

Kerikeri is a secondary option for the far Northland region, useful if Auckland airport is inaccessible.

📍 ~220 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1874

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

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From SFO

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Jul 26

Auckland, New Zealand

90% AI deal score

$6,241

$4,583

Save $1,658

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Aug 02

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$5,700

$4,583

Save $1,117

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Jul 29

Auckland, New Zealand

89% AI deal score

$6,149

$4,583

Save $1,566

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Sep 09

Auckland, New Zealand

84% AI deal score

$5,583

$4,583

Save $1,000

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Aug 07

Auckland, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$5,556

$4,958

Save $598

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Jul 29

Auckland, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$6,253

$5,386

Save $867

From SFO

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Jul 29

Auckland, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$6,139

$5,426

Save $713

From SFO

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Jul 29

Auckland, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$6,303

$5,452

Save $851

From SFO

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Jul 31

Auckland, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$6,044

$5,517

Save $527

From SFO

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Jul 29

Auckland, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,039

$5,803

Save $236

From SFO

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Oct 29

Auckland, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$2,949

From SFO

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Oct 29

Auckland, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$2,999

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Oct 19

Auckland, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$2,999

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Nov 12

Auckland, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$3,160

From SFO

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Nov 11

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$5,573

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Nov 04

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$5,580

From SFO

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Nov 04

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$5,580

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Nov 04

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$5,580

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Nov 04

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$5,613

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Aug 04

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$5,803

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Aug 26

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$3,160

From SFO

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Sep 03

Auckland, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$3,160

From SFO

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Nov 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,553

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Nov 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,560

From SFO

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Oct 28

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,580

From SFO

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Oct 28

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,580

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Oct 28

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,580

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Nov 26

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,586

From SFO

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Nov 26

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,593

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Oct 28

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,613

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Oct 28

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,613

From SFO

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Aug 05

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,621

From SFO

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Aug 05

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,621

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Aug 05

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,621

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Nov 05

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$5,719

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

75% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,159

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Aug 25

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,159

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,387

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Nov 24

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$3,966

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$3,387

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$3,387

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$7,203

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$7,203

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$7,203

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$7,203

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$7,203

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$7,203

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Aug 13

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$23,250

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Aug 31

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$7,892

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Aug 10

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$7,892

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Aug 23

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$8,142

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Nov 18

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$8,279

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Jul 20

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$8,492

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Aug 06

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$3,966

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Aug 17

Auckland, New Zealand

71% AI deal score

$4,266

From SFO

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Aug 04

Auckland, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$7,492

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Aug 01

Auckland, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$7,509

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Jun 29

Auckland, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$25,644

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Jul 19

Auckland, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$26,017

From SFO

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Aug 31

Auckland, New Zealand

70% AI deal score

$4,266

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Aug 04

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$7,585

From SFO

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Aug 05

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$7,585

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Aug 06

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$7,835

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Aug 05

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$7,892

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Aug 05

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$7,996

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Aug 06

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$7,996

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Jul 06

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$13,593

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Jun 22

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$14,551

From SFO

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Jul 16

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$16,377

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Jun 25

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$16,456

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Jun 24

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$16,472

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Jul 30

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$16,578

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Jun 19

Auckland, New Zealand

69% AI deal score

$16,639

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $890. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees an average price of $1117, while booking 7-13 days out averages $1407. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days in advance typically results in an average price of $1547, and booking 28-59 days out averages $2057.

A flight from San Francisco to Auckland is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $906. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $1200, with 75% of prices falling below $1927. Therefore, securing a ticket at $906 or less indicates a favorable price.

Historically, September, March, and April have offered the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland. In September, the median flight price was $905, closely followed by March at $907, and April at $910. The annual median price for this route is typically $1200. These months generally present better value compared to other times of the year.

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