What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Auckland flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Auckland flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Auckland delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this San Francisco to Auckland flight route?

Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Auckland in just under 13h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 6526 mi between San Francisco and Auckland. All flights are typically direct.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Auckland?

Before booking your flight to Auckland from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (88%), United Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand( 86%).

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Auckland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of £709). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AKL?

When flying from San Francisco to Auckland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Auckland flights typically cost between £750 and £1,159 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £768 on Multiple Airlines (7 Feb–21 Feb).

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How popular is this San Francisco to Auckland flight route?
Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Auckland Intl.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Auckland?
United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Auckland in just under 13h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 6526 mi between San Francisco and Auckland. All flights are typically direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Auckland?
Before booking your flight to Auckland from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SWISS (88%), United Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand( 86%).
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Auckland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Auckland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Auckland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland (average of £709). Flying from San Francisco to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AKL?

When flying from San Francisco to Auckland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Auckland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Auckland flights typically cost between £750 and £1,159 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £768 on Multiple Airlines (7 Feb–21 Feb).

How often are flights from San Francisco to Auckland delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Auckland flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Auckland flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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San Francisco to Auckland flights typically cost between £750 and £1,159 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £768 on Multiple Airlines (7 Feb–21 Feb).