Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 7.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. This data is based on flight patterns over a 90-day period.

How many hours is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland has a duration of approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 10508 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 21 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

Historically, flights from San Francisco to Auckland have shown frequent good prices. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The pricing trends observed over a trailing 30-day period suggest a consistent availability of competitive deals.

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January 15 - January 22

Cheapest

Best

SFO - Auckland

$1,030

$832

Round trip

November 4 - November 18

SFO - Auckland

$938

$857

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November 2 - November 9

SFO - Auckland

$942

$857

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September 16 - September 23

Earliest

SFO - Auckland

$848

$859

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January 8 - January 15

SFO - Auckland

$997

$878

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January 8 - January 17

SFO - Auckland

$983

$878

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January 8 - January 22

SFO - Auckland

$993

$878

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January 13 - January 24

SFO - Auckland

$1,025

$878

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January 24 - January 31

SFO - Auckland

$1,032

$878

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November 11 - November 21

SFO - Auckland

$945

$879

Round trip

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San Francisco to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Auckland typically range from $958–$2222, with a median price of $1498. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland, you'll find that September stands out with a median fare of $905. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median fare of $907, and April, where the median fare is $910. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Auckland connect at least once, with only 7.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have one or more stops on your journey.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Auckland takes approximately 12h 55m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 30h 15m. Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland, when available, also have a flight time of 12h 55m.

The distance between San Francisco and Auckland is 10508 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant distance means flights will involve extended travel times.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

Regular price: $810 - $1,562

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

Regular prices for flights from San Francisco to Auckland typically range from $810 to $1562. The current lowest deal is $856 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now $856

Low $810

High $1,562

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 $2559. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $905

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,559

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Auckland

Fri, Jul 31

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SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$900

$1,028

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$823

$1,020

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$899

$1,061

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$903

$1,085

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$841

$970

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$907

$1,001

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 31

$1,029 → $790

23%

8 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 19

$1,080 → $858

21%

7 nights

Jan 15 - Jan 22

$1,032 → $834

19%

7 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 25

$976 → $792

19%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Auckland are above the typical level at $1498.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland typically take 12h 55m, while connecting flights average 30h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is an airline that offers direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

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 (HLZ) is a useful alternative arrival airport due to its proximity and superior road links to Auckland, despite limited international flight options.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,196

Tauranga (TRG)

Tauranga (TRG) is a significant regional alternative with high reliability and good infrastructure, though traffic can impact travel time.

📍 ~200 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,084

Whangarei (WRE)

Cheapest

Whangarei (WRE) is a primary alternative for travelers in North Auckland or Northland, but offers smaller aircraft and lower flight frequency.

📍 ~135 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,067

Rotorua Regional (ROT)

Rotorua Regional (ROT) is a well-established alternative gateway for the central North Island, despite significant driving distance from Auckland.

📍 ~220 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,084

New Plymouth (NPL)

New Plymouth (NPL) offers modern terminal facilities and a full range of cabin classes, but involves a very long driving distance from Auckland.

📍 ~340 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,092

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

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 observed was $890. Booking too early, such as 28-59 days out, saw average prices rise to $2057. Conversely, waiting until 7-13 days before departure also resulted in higher average prices, around $1407. These trends are based on pricing data collected over a 90-day period.

A good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland is typically considered to be at or below $958. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $1498, while prices in the higher range can reach up to $2222. Travelers aiming for cost-effective options should target fares at or below the good price threshold.

Historically, September has offered some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Auckland, with a median price of $905. March also presented competitive pricing, showing a median of $907. April followed closely with a median price of $910. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $1498 for this route, based on data collected over a 270-day window.

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