Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland have represented a smaller portion of the available options. Approximately 7.5% of flights on this route have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed has been 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

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

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland covers a distance of 10508 kilometers and has a median duration of 12 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 21 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from San Francisco to Auckland have been observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one that often presents favorable deals to travelers. The consistent availability of competitive pricing makes it a route where travelers can often find value.

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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: $777 - $1,653

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is between $777 and $1653. The current lowest deal is $761 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 26.

now $761

Low $777

High $1,653

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

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,053

$1,212

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$831

$1,120

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$957

$1,043

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$865

$1,029

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Air Tahiti Nui

$858

$958

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$817

$986

One-way

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

9 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 31

$951 → $900

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$952 → $925

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$1,249 → $1,222

7 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 21

$947 → $925

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 SFO to AKL are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices around $905.

Historically, September, March, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 55m.

Connecting flights typically take 30h 15m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 7.5% of recent flights from SFO to AKL are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct service on the SFO to AKL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland appear frequently, 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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Dec 08

Auckland, New Zealand

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Dec 01

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,464

$4,520

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From SFO

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Dec 01

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,444

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From SFO

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Dec 08

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,843

$4,520

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From SFO

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Dec 03

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,489

$4,520

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From SFO

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Dec 03

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,488

$4,520

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Air Canada, +1

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From SFO

Elite

Feb 25

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,308

$4,520

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From SFO

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Feb 16

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,222

$4,520

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From SFO

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Feb 16

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,278

$4,520

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From SFO

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Dec 08

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,498

$4,535

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Air Canada, +1

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From SFO

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Dec 10

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,549

$4,535

Save $2,014

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 30

Auckland, New Zealand

91% AI deal score

$6,762

$4,540

Save $2,222

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

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 generally sees an average price of $1117, while booking 7-13 days out shows an average of $1407. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $2057.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Auckland is considered to be $958 or less. The median price for this route has been $1498. Prices typically begin to increase significantly above the median, with 75% of observed prices being $2222 or less. Therefore, finding a fare at or below $958 indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the trailing quarter indicates that September and March have offered some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Auckland. In September, the median price was $905, closely followed by March with a median price of $907. April also presented competitive pricing with a median of $910. These months typically fall below 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: $777 - $1,653

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Auckland is between $777 and $1653. The current lowest deal is $761 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 19-Oct 26.

now $761

Low $777

High $1,653

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

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,053

$1,212

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$831

$1,120

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$957

$1,043

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$865

$1,029

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Air Tahiti Nui

$858

$958

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$817

$986

One-way

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

9 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 31

$951 → $900

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$952 → $925

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$1,249 → $1,222

7 nights

Feb 14 - Feb 21

$947 → $925

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 SFO to AKL are above the typical level for the past 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for prices around $905.

Historically, September, March, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 12h 55m.

Connecting flights typically take 30h 15m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 7.5% of recent flights from SFO to AKL are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct service on the SFO to AKL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland appear frequently, 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

91% AI deal score

$6,762

$4,540

Save $2,222

Air Canada, +1

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.

Fly in September for prices around $905.

Direct flights take 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

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 08

Dec 03

Dec 03

Feb 25

Feb 16

Feb 16

Dec 08

Dec 10

Jan 30

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.

Fly in September for prices around $905.

Direct flights take 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

Dec 08

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 08

Dec 03

Dec 03

Feb 25

Feb 16

Feb 16

Dec 08

Dec 10

Jan 30

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?