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 over the trailing 90 days. For journeys involving connections, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with one or more stops are more common.

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

The direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland typically takes approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 10,508 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median travel time of 21 hours and 9 minutes. This represents a significant difference in total travel time, with direct flights being considerably faster.

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 route is classified as offering frequent deals based on observations over the trailing 30-day period. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing for this destination, indicating a consistent availability of favorable fares.

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San Francisco to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Fares for cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland typically range from $958 to $2222, with a median price of $1498. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. There are currently no recent fares classified as a good price.

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. March is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $907, closely followed by April with a median of $910.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Auckland covers a substantial distance of 10,508 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This significant distance means you should anticipate a considerable travel time.

Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Auckland are connecting, with only 7.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. A typical journey, including connections, takes 12h 55m.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

Regular price: $759 - $1,526

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is $759 to $1,526. The current lowest deal is $849 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now $849

Low $759

High $1,526

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Auckland

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,044

$1,118

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$991

$1,133

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,044

$1,146

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,034

$1,093

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,030

$1,124

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,055

$1,177

One-way

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

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$1,103 → $898

19%

15 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 23

$1,081 → $928

14%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$1,063 → $914

14%

2 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 14

$1,122 → $979

13%

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, with a median price of $1498.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $905

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland takes 12h 55m, while connecting flights average 30h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.5% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights being the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

📍 ~18 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, convenient for reaching Auckland and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Auckland 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.

📍 ~110 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,146

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Sep 06

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From SFO

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Auckland, New Zealand

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Sep 23

Auckland, New Zealand

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Aug 26

Auckland, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$5,575

$4,960

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Sep 06

Auckland, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$5,215

$4,959

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Sep 02

Auckland, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$5,206

$4,959

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Sep 18

Auckland, New Zealand

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Nov 04

Auckland, New Zealand

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Jan 30

Auckland, New Zealand

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$6,784

$5,617

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Oct 21

Auckland, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$4,760

$4,584

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From SFO

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Oct 21

Auckland, New Zealand

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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 within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1117, while waiting until 7-13 days before departure resulted in an average price of $1407. Prices generally increased significantly for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $2057.

A flight from San Francisco to Auckland is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $958. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $1498, with 75% of prices falling below $2222. Therefore, securing a fare under $958 indicates a particularly favorable price.

Historically, the trailing 270-day period shows that September and March typically offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland. The median price in September was $905, closely followed by March with a median price of $907. April also presented competitive pricing, with a median of $910. These months were notably more affordable compared to the annual median price of $1498 for this route.

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San Francisco to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

Regular price: $759 - $1,526

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is $759 to $1,526. The current lowest deal is $849 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 9.

now $849

Low $759

High $1,526

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

September

Cheapest

Flights from $905

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,559

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Auckland

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,044

$1,118

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$991

$1,133

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,044

$1,146

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,034

$1,093

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,030

$1,124

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,055

$1,177

One-way

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

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$1,103 → $898

19%

15 nights

Feb 8 - Feb 23

$1,081 → $928

14%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$1,063 → $914

14%

2 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 14

$1,122 → $979

13%

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, with a median price of $1498.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $905

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland takes 12h 55m, while connecting flights average 30h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 7.5% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights being the dominant option for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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.

📍 ~18 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, convenient for reaching Auckland and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Auckland 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.

Auckland, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$6,784

$5,617

Save $1,167

From SFO

Elite

Oct 21

Auckland, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$4,760

$4,584

Save $176

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 21

Auckland, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$4,764

$4,584

Save $180

Fiji Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $905

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

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Jan 06

Nov 04

Sep 23

Aug 26

Sep 06

Sep 02

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Nov 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Auckland flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Auckland from other cities

San Francisco to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September is historically cheapest at $905

Direct flights average 12h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Sep 06

Jan 06

Nov 04

Sep 23

Aug 26

Sep 06

Sep 02

Sep 18

Nov 04

Jan 30

Oct 21

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

How do I know if a San Francisco to Auckland flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Auckland?