Cheap Flights from Auckland to San Francisco from $343

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to San Francisco (AKL-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Fiji Airways offers one-way fares as low as $343 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to SFO on Sun, Mar 22), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $709 departing on Tue, Mar 17 and returning on Sat, Mar 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 12 hours 5 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO).

• When is the best time to book flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Auckland to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Auckland to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ9816 (16:16)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Auckland to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Auckland to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Mar 22, with one-way flights priced at just $343.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to San Francisco is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Auckland to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to San Francisco on March 25, 2026 with Fiji Airways, with prices starting at $331.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Auckland?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Auckland Airport to San Francisco International Airport (AKL-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Auckland and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Auckland is 20h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Auckland to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.