Are direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can often be more budget-friendly, especially for longer international journeys. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Wellington flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying during off-peak seasons or on weekdays often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a few days may yield savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Wellington flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Wellington

2027-02-12 – 2027-02-21
SFO - Wellington
75% AI deal score
$945
$945
Round trip
2026-10-26 – 2026-11-03
SFO - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$927
$1,012
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SFO - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$925
$1,013
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SFO - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$955
$1,014
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2026-10-27 – 2026-11-04
SFO - Wellington
73% AI deal score
$927
$1,014
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-22
SFO - Wellington
74% AI deal score
$867
$1,022
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2026-11-07 – 2026-11-21
SFO - Wellington
74% AI deal score
$864
$1,024
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2027-02-28 – 2027-03-15
SFO - Wellington
74% AI deal score
$983
$1,066
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-12
SFO - Wellington
74% AI deal score
$879
$1,067
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-17
SFO - Wellington
74% AI deal score
$868
$1,070
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San Francisco to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Wellington

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Wellington, fares typically range from $744–$1379, with a median of $1128 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Wellington, December stands out with a median fare of $497. Other affordable months include August, with a median fare of $582, and October, where the median fare is $584.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Wellington takes approximately 24h 50m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington.

The route from San Francisco to Wellington covers a substantial distance of 10,846 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. New deals for this route show up several times a week, making it worthwhile to monitor prices if you are planning to travel.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Wellington

Regular price: $830 - $1,961

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

The regular price range for this route is between $830 and $1961. The current lowest deal is $945 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Feb 12-Feb 21.

now $945

Low $830

High $1,961

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to WLG is December, with a median price of $497. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1088. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $497

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,088

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

QantasLink

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Wellington

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

French Bee

$1,125

$1,549

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,123

$1,406

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

QantasLink

$1,063

$2,190

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Fiji Airways

$1,125

$1,907

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,130

$1,623

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,116

$1,490

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,126 → $1,019

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$1,126 → $1,024

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$945 → $945

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$979 → $1,019

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

San Francisco - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Wellington are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, August, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 24h 50m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Wellington typically involve a median flight time of 24 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; expect at least two stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has recently offered deals for flights from San Francisco to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Wellington appear regularly, about once a month.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering flights to Wellington.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$931

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$960

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,917

$6,212

Save $705

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 12

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$7,103

$6,663

Save $440

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 12

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$7,136

$6,685

Save $451

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Wellington, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$7,029

$6,500

Save $529

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 01

Wellington, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$6,980

$6,564

Save $416

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 05

Wellington, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$7,287

$6,705

Save $582

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 12

Wellington, New Zealand

77% AI deal score

$7,039

$6,791

Save $248

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 12

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$7,052

$6,802

Save $250

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 12

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$7,129

$6,802

Save $327

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 05

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$6,806

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$7,057

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor prices. The ideal booking window can vary based on demand.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.

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San Francisco to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Wellington

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Wellington

Regular price: $830 - $1,961

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

The regular price range for this route is between $830 and $1961. The current lowest deal is $945 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Feb 12-Feb 21.

now $945

Low $830

High $1,961

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

December

Cheapest

Flights from $497

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,088

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

QantasLink

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Wellington

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

French Bee

$1,125

$1,549

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,123

$1,406

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

QantasLink

$1,063

$2,190

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Fiji Airways

$1,125

$1,907

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,130

$1,623

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Wellington

San Francisco (SFO) - Wellington (WLG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,116

$1,490

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

$1,126 → $1,019

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$1,126 → $1,024

9 nights

Feb 12 - Feb 21

$945 → $945

5 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 3

$979 → $1,019

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

San Francisco - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Wellington are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, August, and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a 24h 50m flight duration

Flights from San Francisco to Wellington typically involve a median flight time of 24 hours and 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; expect at least two stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has recently offered deals for flights from San Francisco to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Wellington appear regularly, about once a month.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major hub, offering flights to Wellington.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$931

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$960

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$6,806

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 03

Wellington, New Zealand

76% AI deal score

$7,057

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Wellington

San Francisco to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Wellington

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

Direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Wellington

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

San Francisco - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Expect a 24h 50m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals

Deals appear regularly

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 03

Dec 01

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Wellington?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Wellington?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Wellington?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Wellington flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Wellington flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Wellington from other cities

San Francisco to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Wellington

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

Direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Wellington

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Wellington

San Francisco - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Expect a 24h 50m flight duration

Connecting flights are dominant

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals

Deals appear regularly

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 03

Dec 01

Dec 05

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 12

Dec 05

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Wellington?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Wellington?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Wellington?