Direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco AKL → SFO
Air New Zealand and United Airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO), daily. The flight takes about 13h 58m and covers 6,531 miles (10,510 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $1361, with recent bookable fares from $1098. Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 79 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than September typically saves $304 on AKL → SFO.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $212 less than 10–16 nights.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Yes, Air New Zealand and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO).
Which airlines fly direct from Auckland to San Francisco?
Air New Zealand, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Auckland to San Francisco.
How long is the flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Auckland to San Francisco takes ~13h 58m (approximately 10510 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Auckland to San Francisco?
Nonstop flights from Auckland to San Francisco operate daily — 8 flights per week.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco?
Direct flights from Auckland to San Francisco operate every day of the week. Air New Zealand flies Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday and United Airlines flies Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
How much is a round-trip flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Round-trip flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) start at $920, with a typical fare around $1361. Based on 79 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to San Francisco?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Auckland to San Francisco, with typical fares around $1265 — versus about $1569 in September 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Auckland to San Francisco?
Typical round-trip fares from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $1361, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $1472, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $1260. Medians from 79 recent fare combinations.
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