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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Auckland Airport (AKL). 6,530 miles, 13h 25m nonstop.

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SFO to AKL 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
13h 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
Tuesday20% less than Friday
Time difference
19h aheadAuckland vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Auckland

Round trips from $570

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Sat, Jan 9.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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San Francisco to Auckland 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$736
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 7$623
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$622
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 9$649
  5. January 2027from Sat, Jan 9$570
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$583

Airlines flying San Francisco to Auckland

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?

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

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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 $570; September 2026 is the most expensive at $736 and up, a difference of $166 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday 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.
  • Auckland is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 19 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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San Francisco to Auckland: common questions

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) takes about 13h 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 SFO to AKL?

Air New Zealand operates nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL), 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 San Francisco to Auckland?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL), starting at $570 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

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

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

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