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How to get from San Francisco to Wellington

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Auckland: about 17h 5m including the connection. Other options: via Nadi, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Two tickets from $1,460.

Flights from San Francisco to Wellington

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Best fares from San Francisco to Wellington

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Cheapest one-way $1,164 19 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $1,164

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Auckland
17h 5m
two tickets, via Melbourne
$1,460
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,746 mi (10,856 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
New Zealand
17h 5m
with the connection
San Francisco to Auckland flight 12h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Wellington flight 1h 10m
Via Nadi
Fiji
18h 25m
with the connection
San Francisco to Nadi flight 11h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Nadi to Wellington flight 3h 50m
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h 50m
with the connection
San Francisco to Brisbane flight 14h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Wellington flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,677
Via Sydney
Australia
21h 28m
with the connection
San Francisco to Sydney flight 15h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to Wellington flight 3h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,481
Via Melbourne
Australia
22h 30m
with the connection
San Francisco to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to Wellington flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,460

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Wellington?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Auckland.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Francisco to Wellington?
Via Auckland: 12h 55m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 17h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Wellington with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Melbourne from $1,460. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Francisco and Wellington?
Auckland (17h 5m total), Nadi (18h 25m total), Brisbane (20h 50m total), Sydney (21h 28m total) and Melbourne (22h 30m total).
How far is Wellington from San Francisco?
6,746 mi (10,856 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.