Question 1

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Auckland typically takes around 10 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 21 hours 25 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Auckland, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 8 to 9 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland are operated by, among others, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with United Airlines (via Melbourne) and Fiji Airways (via Nadi). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Auckland?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Auckland operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Auckland, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

On the route from San Francisco to Auckland, there are around 8 to 9 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from San Francisco to Auckland depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Auckland usually departs at 7:50 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Auckland.

Question 8

When does the last flight from San Francisco to Auckland depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from San Francisco to Auckland usually departs at 11:15 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 12/04/26 1 Stopover (NAN) FJ0871, FJ0411 18h 30min	Return -	Fiji Airways	?	$443
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (LAX, BNE) AS0520, QF0016, QF0119 26h 29min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SYD) QF0146, QF0073 20h 40min	Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways		$1,236
Best option San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 direct NZ9817 13h 10min	Return 08/25/26 direct NZ0008 12h 05min	Air New Zealand	?	$1,920
San Francisco Auckland Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) F92858, TN0101 44h 40min	Return 08/25/26 direct NZ0008 12h 05min	Frontier Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui		$1,562
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (LAX, BNE) AS0520, QF0016, QF0119 26h 29min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SYD) QF0146, QF0073 20h 40min	Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways		$1,238
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (LAX, NAN) AS0584, FJ0811, FJ0411 22h 49min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (NAN, LAX) FJ0412, FJ0810, AS0726 30h 23min	Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways	?	$1,320
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (LAX, SYD) QF4152, QF4112, QF0143 26h 34min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SYD) QF0148, QF0073 18h 25min	Qantas Airways	?	$1,371
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (LAX, NAN) AS0584, FJ0811, FJ0411 22h 49min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (NAN, LAX) FJ0412, FJ0810, AS0519 46h 00min	Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways		$1,441
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0200, NZ0005 24h 54min	Return 08/25/26 direct NZ0008 12h 05min	Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand	?	$1,684
San Francisco Auckland	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (LAX) AS1407, NZ0005 17h 23min	Return 08/25/26 direct NZ0008 12h 05min	Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand		$1,688

Cheapest outbound flight from	$442.60
Roundtrip from	$1,235.93
Flight duration	min. 12:55 / max. 13:10
Return flight duration	min. 12:05/ max. 12:10
Distance	10521 km
Flights per week	14
Departure airport	Airport San Francisco International Airport, CA (SFO)
Arrival airport	Airport Auckland (AKL)
Destination country	Flights to New Zealand
Departure airport - Destination country	San Francisco International Airport, CA - New Zealand

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