How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Non-stop flights on SFO → AKL are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

The main carriers on this route are Air New Zealand, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

Historically the lowest fares land in April, May, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Auckland?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

SFO → AKL

San Francisco to Auckland flights.

Live cached fares on San Francisco (SFO) → Auckland (AKL), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~13h non-stop
Airlines
Air New Zealand, United
Cheapest months
April, May, September

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San Francisco → Auckland · 4 fares12-month low · $592

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Cheapest
TN · TN 2774
OutboundSFO → AKLWed, Sep 16 · 12:37 AM· 19h 40m· 2 stops
$592
one-way
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Frontier · F9 2858
OutboundSFO → AKLThu, Sep 17 · 2:30 AM· 19h 41m· 2 stops
$666
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 1457
OutboundSFO → AKLSat, Oct 17 · 11:51 PM· 19h 43m· 2 stops
ReturnAKL ← SFOFri, Oct 23 · 5:10 PM· 19h 53m· 2 stops
$970
total round-trip
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American Airlines · AA 6188
OutboundSFO → AKLSat, Aug 22 · 8:45 PM· 21h 14m· 2 stops
ReturnAKL ← SFOMon, Sep 7 · 3:20 AM· 18h 59m· 2 stops
$1,187
total round-trip
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About San Francisco → Auckland

Air NZ seasonal + UA year-round. LA is usually cheaper as an origin, but SFO saves the LAX connection for Bay Area travellers.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 13 hours. Major carriers on this route include Air New Zealand, United. Fares are usually cheapest in April, May, September — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: San Francisco to Auckland

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Cheapest next 12 months: October from $970 round-trip. Run a live search →

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?
Non-stop flights on SFO → AKL are typically around 13 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Auckland?
The main carriers on this route are Air New Zealand, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Auckland?
Historically the lowest fares land in April, May, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book San Francisco to Auckland?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

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