What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Wellington?

Air New Zealand and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Wellington

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from San Francisco to Wellington?

Auckland (AKL) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 50m.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from San Francisco to Wellington?

Flights connecting via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 28m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from San Francisco to Wellington?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,349.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between San Francisco and Wellington?

Auckland (AKL) was the most common stop: 89% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport?

There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Wellington Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wellington Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:35 pm - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 35m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 1:40 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

16h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,049Fiji Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Mar 29

9:35 pm - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 35m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 1:40 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

16h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,050Fiji Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Thu, Apr 1

9:35 pm - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 35m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 1:40 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

16h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,050Fiji Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Sat, Apr 3

10:05 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

22h 05m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

12:00 pm - 12:25 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

21h 25m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

$1,098Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28

11:25 pm - 7:05 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

35h 40m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

8:30 pm - 1:25 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

36h 55m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

$1,162Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

10:05 pm - 5:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

22h 05m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl

10:10 am - 6:54 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

29h 44m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$1,229Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 28

1:14 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

22h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 2:55 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

18h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,294Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16

4:07 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

19h 33m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

5:10 pm - 2:55 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

18h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,306Air New Zealand

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16

9:35 pm - 4:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 35m1 stop Nadi

5:10 pm - 11:49 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

26h 39m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

$1,354Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Mar 29

9:05 pm - 11:20 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

18h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl New Plymouth

7:50 am - 7:05 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

19h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,496Air New Zealand

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

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4:25 pm - 9:20 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

9:55 am - 11:55 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

22h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,554Air New Zealand

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

4:25 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 5:42 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

22h 47m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,564Air New Zealand

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

11:00 pm - 3:10 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

21h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:05 pm - 11:55 amWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,596Air New Zealand

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

1:45 pm - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

34h 05m3 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

7:05 am - 7:02 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

31h 57m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

$1,650Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

10:45 am - 8:10 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

26h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Auckland Intl

11:55 am - 12:55 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

20h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,830Air New Zealand

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

3:51 pm - 6:50 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

31h 59m3 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

5:45 pm - 4:17 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

42h 32m3 stops Auckland Intl Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$1,838Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

10:05 pm - 8:40 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

15h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

3:55 pm - 5:45 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,922Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

4:25 pm - 11:20 amSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

23h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

3:40 pm - 9:26 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

24h 46m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles

$1,963Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

5:37 pm - 2:40 pmSFO San Francisco-WLG Wellington

26h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Brisbane

7:10 pm - 8:23 pmWLG Wellington-SFO San Francisco

44h 13m3 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$3,023Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

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Oct 13

SFO7:57 pmSan Francisco

31h 58m

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WLG11:55 pmWellington

Oct 20

WLG3:55 pmWellington

20h 50m

1 stop

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

$1,473

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Sep 5

SFO4:31 pmSan Francisco

27h 14m

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Jan 26

SFO4:07 pmSan Francisco

19h 33m

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Feb 16

WLG5:10 pmWellington

18h 45m

2 stops

SFO2:55 pmSan Francisco

$1,306

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Jan 26

SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco

18h 55m

2 stops

WLG11:45 amWellington

Feb 16

WLG7:50 amWellington

20h 15m

1 stop

SFO7:05 amSan Francisco

$1,496

Air New Zealand

Jan 26

SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco

20h 35m

1 stop

WLG1:25 pmWellington

Feb 16

WLG10:10 amWellington

17h 55m

1 stop

SFO7:05 amSan Francisco

$1,503

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11:25 pm-7:05 am

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2 stops36h 55m

$1,162

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10:05 pm-5:10 pm

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10:10 am-6:54 pm

3 stops29h 44m

$1,229

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1:14 pm-8:40 am

2 stops22h 26m

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2 stops19h 33m

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2 stops18h 45m

$1,306

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9:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

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Mon 3/29

5:10 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$1,354

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Wed 10/21

9:05 pm-11:20 am

2 stops18h 15m

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Thu 10/29

7:50 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

$1,496

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Wellington?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,587 to $1,629.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,049.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Wellington from San Francisco, with most prices found around $0. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Wellington from San Francisco during January instead. Flights to Wellington in January, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,038.

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Best Price Found	$462
Fastest flight time	17h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Wellington from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $462. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Wellington found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,049.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Wellington takes 17h 55m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Wellington. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Wellington.

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How far is San Francisco to Wellington by plane?
San Francisco and Wellington are 6741.7 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 17h 55m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Wellington Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Wellington Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Wellington Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Wellington Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Wellington?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Francisco and Wellington, the leading airline is Air New Zealand, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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