Flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Auckland(AKL) to San Francisco(SFO)
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Auckland Airport San Francisco International Airport
AKL : Auckland , New Zealand SFO : San Francisco , United States
UTC+12時間 UTC-7(DST)

Auckland to San Francisco Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO).

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Flight Schedules Auckland to San Francisco

This route is operated by 2 airlines :United Airlines (UA),Air New Zealand (NZ). This is the first direct flight from Auckland to San Francisco.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 12 hours 5 minutes to 13 hours 10 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA916 13:50 06:55 12h5m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
NZ8 19:45 11:50 12h5m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:01 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Auckland to San Francisco
12 hours 5 minutes to 13 hours 10 minutes
From San Francisco to Auckland
12 hours 5 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes

Distance

From San Francisco to Auckland
Approx. 6,530 miles
Approx. 10,510 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Auckland to San Francisco Map

Auckland Airport Auckland Airport
San Francisco International Airport San Francisco International Airport

Type of aircrafts (AKL to SFO)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Auckland and San Francisco. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Papeete (PPT)
AKL 4h45m PPT 7h10m SFO
5h30m 8h30m
Honolulu (HNL)
AKL 8h25m HNL 4h58m SFO
8h55m 5h20m
Nadi (NAN)
AKL 2h10m NAN 10h10m SFO
3h5m 10h35m
Los Angeles (LAX)
AKL 12h5m LAX 1h15m SFO
12h50m 1h24m
Christchurch (CHC)
AKL 1h20m CHC 13h0m SFO
1h20m 14h10m
Vancouver (YVR)
AKL 13h0m YVR 2h11m SFO
13h50m 2h10m
Brisbane (BNE)
AKL 3h35m BNE 12h55m SFO
2h15m 14h5m
Dallas (DFW)
AKL 13h35m DFW 3h29m SFO
15h10m 3h23m
Houston (IAH)
AKL 13h20m IAH 3h59m SFO
14h35m 3h44m
Tullamarine (MEL)
AKL 4h0m MEL 14h10m SFO
3h10m 14h55m

FAQ : Auckland to San Francisco

How far is it from Auckland to San Francisco?
The distance between Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 6,530 miles(10,510km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Auckland(AKL) to San Francisco(SFO)?
Currently, this route is served by United Airlines (Japanese)Air New Zealand (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Auckland to San Francisco Flight Schedules and San Francisco to Auckland Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) route?
The Auckland – San Francisco route is operated by Boeing 787 , Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 777 aircraft types.
Air New Zealand fly this route with Boeing 787 , Boeing 787-9.United Airlines fly this route with Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 777.
What is the time difference between Auckland to San Francisco?
The time difference between Auckland Airport(Auckland) and San Francisco International Airport(San Francisco) is -19 hours. San Francisco is 19 hours behind Auckland.San Francisco is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.