How to get from Wellington to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Auckland: about 16h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Nadi, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Two tickets from $689.

Flights from Wellington to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Auckland
16h 15m
two tickets, via Auckland
$689
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,746 mi (10,856 km)
fastest
Via Auckland
16h 15m
with the connection
Wellington to Auckland flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to San Francisco flight 12h 10m
two ticketsfrom $689
Via Nadi
Fiji
17h 25m
with the connection
Wellington to Nadi flight 3h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Nadi to San Francisco flight 10h 35m
two ticketsfrom $988
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h 15m
with the connection
Wellington to Brisbane flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to San Francisco flight 13h 10m
Via Sydney
Australia
20h 20m
with the connection
Wellington to Sydney flight 3h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to San Francisco flight 13h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,246
Via Melbourne
Australia
21h 25m
with the connection
Wellington to Melbourne flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Melbourne to San Francisco flight 14h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,632

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.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Wellington to San Francisco?
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 Wellington to San Francisco?
Via Auckland: 1h 5m to the connection, 12h 10m after it, about 16h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Wellington to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Auckland from $689. 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 Wellington and San Francisco?
Auckland (16h 15m total), Nadi (17h 25m total), Brisbane (20h 15m total), Sydney (20h 20m total) and Melbourne (21h 25m total).
How far is San Francisco from Wellington?
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.