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      Flight deals from Wellington to San Francisco International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,479. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      San Francisco.$1,479 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Wellington on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,479, select.
      San Francisco.$1,549 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wellington on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,549, select.
      San Francisco.$1,610 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,610, select.
      San Francisco.$1,656 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Wellington on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,656, select.
      San Francisco.$1,844 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 30 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,844, select.
      San Francisco.$1,848 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,848, select.
      San Francisco.$1,849 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,849, select.
      San Francisco.$1,850 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,850, select.
      San Francisco.$1,859 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,859, select.
      San Francisco.$1,874 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,874, select.
      San Francisco.$1,891 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 May, returning Fri, 11 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Sat, 22 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,891, select.
      San Francisco.$1,908 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,908, select.
      San Francisco.$1,933 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wellington on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,933, select.
      San Francisco.$1,962 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 9 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Wellington on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 9 Jul, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,962, select.
      San Francisco.$2,028 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand and United.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Wellington on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,028, select.
      San Francisco.$2,102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wellington on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,102, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to San Francisco International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Wellington to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Sep
      from $1,859
      Oct
      from $1,479
      Nov
      from $1,610
      Dec
      from $2,102
      Jan
      from $1,848
      Feb
      from $1,850
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      Jun
      from $1,844
      Jul
      from $1,962
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      Wellington to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

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      Wellington to San Francisco: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,479
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from Wellington to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Wellington to San Francisco International is $1,479. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Wellington to San Francisco International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,479.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Wellington to San Francisco International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Wellington to San Francisco International is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Friday, 16 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Wellington Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

      Travelling from Wellington Airport (WLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

      • San Francisco is 21 hours behind Wellington and follows the UTC-8 timezone.

      • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your WLG to SFO flight.

      • Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington Airport (WLG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • $615 is the lowest price for a one-way Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,479. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

      • To pick up cheap tickets from WLG to SFO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

      • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.

      • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from WLG to SFO.

      • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

      Handy information about Wellington Airport (WLG)

      • Of the flights that depart from Wellington Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

      • To get to Wellington Airport from central Wellington, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

      • Taking an early flight from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near WLG:

      Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

      • San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

      When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • July is the busiest month for flights from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit San Francisco in March.

      • Lock in your flight from Wellington Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you'd like to go to San Francisco during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from WLG to SFO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

      Explore more of the United States

      • San Francisco has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 64 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.

      • Fresno is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

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