Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport is 13 hours 10 minutes.
Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Flights from SFO to AKL start at 19:45 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 23:45 with United Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 14 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your SFO to AKL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to exploring Auckland (and maybe even some other great parts of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this airline.
Air New Zealand is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
With 70.18% of services arriving as scheduled, Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to AKL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SFO and AKL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
$425 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. A return flight starts from $793. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from SFO to AKL, book your trip nine months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.36% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Book a hotel close to AKL if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and experience more of Auckland and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometers from the center of Auckland. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Auckland in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Auckland Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to AKL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand you should also see. Around 499 kilometers south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometers south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favorite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
