Flights San Francisco → Wellington
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Wellington have a typical range USD 2965–3529, median USD 3269. Full range across all 194 offers: USD 2407–7239. We analyzed 194 offers from 14 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Wellington
Based on 194 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Wellington
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Fiji Airways | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air New Zealand | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| EVA Air | Included | Included | — |
| China Southern | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Emirates | Included | Included | — |
| Malaysia Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Wellington cost?
Based on 194 offers · November 2026
San Francisco to Wellington flights ranged from USD 2407 to USD 7239 across 194 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 194 offers.
These 194 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 3069 and USD 3355
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Wellington flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Wellington routes. The breakdown below is based on 194 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| QF | 47 | 2% |
| FJ | 10 | 0% |
| AA | 10 | 0% |
| NZ | 30 | 1% |
| AS | 45 | 1% |
| UA | 45 | 1% |
| AC | 42 | 1% |
| BR | 15 | 0% |
| CZ | 30 | 1% |
| CX | 50 | 1% |
| EK | 20 | 0% |
| MH | 15 | 0% |
Qantas: base ~USD 3025 + fees USD 47 = ~USD 3072 total. Fiji Airways: base ~USD 3165 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 3175 total.
Qantas's USD 47 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Fiji Airways's lower-fee model — the USD 140 base difference shrinks to USD 103 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Wellington?
14 airlines flew San Francisco to Wellington in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines | 2 | — | 2928 | 10 (0%) |
 American | 7 | — | 2934 | n/a |
 Qantas | 12 | 2597–3297 | 3072 | 47 (2%) |
 Fiji Airways | 40 | 2785–4713 | 3175 | 10 (0%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 4 | 3039–3450 | 3251 | 45 (1%) |
 United | 14 | 3269–3332 | 3269 | n/a |
 Air New Zealand | 98 | 3015–3459 | 3276 | 30 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 8 | 3313–3324 | 3318 | 45 (1%) |
 Air Canada | 1 | — | 3697 | 42 (1%) |
 EVA Air | 2 | 4128–4160 | 4144 | 15 (0%) |
 China Southern | 1 | — | 4672 | 30 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 2 | 4800–5052 | 4926 | 50 (1%) |
 Emirates | 2 | 5322–5333 | 5328 | 20 (0%) |
 Malaysia Airlines | 1 | — | 5754 | 15 (0%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Wellington prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Wellington flights
- San Francisco–Wellington had 194 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 3269.
- CX charges 5.0x more in ancillary fees than AA — USD 50 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 77 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 3269. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Wellington cost?
- Based on 194 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Wellington flights range from USD 2407 to USD 7239, with a median price of USD 3269. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Wellington flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 27 to the base fare on San Francisco to Wellington flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Wellington including all fees?
- American Airlines has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Wellington at USD 2928 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Wellington flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 3269. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Wellington routes?
- San Francisco to Wellington has 14 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 2407 to USD 7239 across 194 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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