Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 30,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO): Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,529 miles (10,508 km) apart. Air New Zealand and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Papeete, Honolulu and Nadi and more.
How many miles AKL to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $33.59–53.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 37,500 | $33.59–53.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 44,000 | $33.59–403.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $84.99–104.99 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 60,000 | $33.59–53.59 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air New Zealand | 60,500 | $33.59–53.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 69,500 | $33.59–53.59 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 75,000 | $56.99–326.99 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand | 80,000 | $78.39–448.39 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand | 90,000 | $33.59–53.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand | 100,000 | $43.59–453.59 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AKL to SFO
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book AKL to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
AKL to SFO with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Papeete (PPT)Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui, then French Bee and United Airlines
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Air New Zealand, then Alaska Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
+3 - Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar and Air New Zealand, then United Airlines
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)China Airlines, Air New Zealand and 3 more, then United Airlines
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- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)Air New Zealand, then United Airlines
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 2 more, then United Airlines+1
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways and 1 more, then United Airlines
- Via Tokyo (NRT)Air New Zealand, then ANA, United Airlines and 2 more
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- Via New York (JFK)Air New Zealand and Qantas, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more+1
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
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AKL to SFO: common questions
How many miles does AKL to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (37,500), Emirates Skywards (44,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (45,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to SFO?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Auckland from San Francisco by plane?
Auckland (AKL) and San Francisco (SFO) are 6,529 miles (10,508 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AKL to SFO award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Auckland and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Papeete (PPT), Honolulu (HNL), Nadi (NAN), Los Angeles (LAX) and Christchurch (CHC). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Fiji Airways through Nadi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.