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 overall flight options. Historically, approximately 4.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers.

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

A direct flight from San Francisco to Auckland typically takes about 13 hours and 18 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 22 hours and 42 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 10508 kilometers.

How much more do direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland cost?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland have been about 10% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $2222, while connecting flights had a median price of $2028. Direct flights accounted for approximately 4.3% of all available options in the trailing 90 days.

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San Francisco to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Auckland

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland, fares typically range from $1539–$2725, with a median price of $2043. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find flights.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland, June stands out with a median fare of $897. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $924, and August presents a median of $1032, making these months generally more affordable for travel.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Auckland, including connections, takes approximately 30h 41m. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 10508 km. The non-stop flight time is 13h 10m.

Most itineraries for direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland connect at least once, with only 4.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, indicating that travelers should expect multiple stops on this route.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Auckland

Regular price: $797 - $1,723

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

Regular prices for this route are typically between $797 and $1723. The current lowest deal is $877 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 30-Feb 7.

now $877

Low $797

High $1,723

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Auckland is June, with a median price of $897. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $3076. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $897

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,076

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

Tue, Oct 13

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SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Tahiti Nui

$933

$822

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$971

$1,158

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$1,053

$1,158

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$839

$1,080

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

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San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

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$834

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Fri, Nov 13

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San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

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$900

$1,204

One-way

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

25 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 24

$935 → $921

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$913 → $908

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$858 → $863

16 nights

Jan 20 - Feb 5

$885 → $890

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from SFO to AKL are near the typical level of $2043.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices below $900.

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $897 for SFO to AKL.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

The median direct flight from SFO to AKL takes 13h 10m, with connecting flights at 30h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 4.6% of recent flights from SFO to AKL are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is a direct carrier option for flights between San Francisco and Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from SFO to AKL are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering a wide selection of flights to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$799

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway to Auckland, New Zealand.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$789

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its superior road links to Auckland.

📍 ~110 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,118

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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 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1387. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average price of $1427. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made further out, with flights booked 60+ days in advance averaging $2330.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from San Francisco to Auckland is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1539. The median price for this route was $2043. Prices above $2725 were observed in the higher end of the market.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Auckland include June, with a median price of $897, and September, with a median price of $924. August also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1032. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $2043 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: $797 - $1,723

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

Regular prices for this route are typically between $797 and $1723. The current lowest deal is $877 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 30-Feb 7.

now $877

Low $797

High $1,723

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

June

Cheapest

Flights from $897

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,076

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

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Tahiti Nui

$933

$822

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$971

$1,158

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Fiji Airways

$1,053

$1,158

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$839

$1,080

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$834

$1,128

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Auckland

San Francisco (SFO) - Auckland (AKL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$900

$1,204

One-way

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

25 nights

Dec 30 - Jan 24

$935 → $921

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$913 → $908

7 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 9

$858 → $863

16 nights

Jan 20 - Feb 5

$885 → $890

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from SFO to AKL are near the typical level of $2043.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices below $900.

Historically, June offers the lowest median prices at $897 for SFO to AKL.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

The median direct flight from SFO to AKL takes 13h 10m, with connecting flights at 30h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 4.6% of recent flights from SFO to AKL are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is a direct carrier option for flights between San Francisco and Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from SFO to AKL are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering a wide selection of flights to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$799

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway to Auckland, New Zealand.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$789

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially with its superior road links to Auckland.

Auckland, New Zealand

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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 near the typical level.

Fly in June for prices below $900.

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on 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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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?

How much more do direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland cost?

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 near the typical level.

Fly in June for prices below $900.

Direct flights take 13h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on 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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Mar 20

Dec 03

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 01

Dec 03

Dec 03

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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?