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Cheap flights from Auckland to San Francisco

Auckland Airport (AKL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 6,530 miles, 12h 25m nonstop.

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AKL to SFO at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
6,530 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
12h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
NZ1 airlineAir New Zealand
Nonstop flights per day
1all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday19% less than Sunday
Time difference
19h behindSan Francisco vs Auckland

Auckland to San Francisco

Round trips from $552

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Auckland to San Francisco fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$731
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$635
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$622
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 15$633
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 19$552
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 10$568

Airlines flying Auckland to San Francisco

1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

AucklandSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

Other arrival airports near San Francisco

Tips for this route

  • Only Air New Zealand flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through MEL or BNE is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $552; September 2026 is the most expensive at $731 and up, a difference of $179 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • San Francisco is 19 hours behind Auckland. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate

San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.

Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.

Flying the other way? San Francisco to AucklandFares, airlines and tips for SFO to AKL.

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Auckland to San Francisco: common questions

How long is the flight from Auckland to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 12h 25m gate to gate, covering 6,530 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to SFO?

Air New Zealand operates nonstop flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEL, BNE and NAN.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $552 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Auckland to San Francisco flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Auckland and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 19 hours behind Auckland. AKL is on Pacific/Auckland time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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