Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Wellington Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Your SFO to WLG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and WLG:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Christchurch Airport
Nadi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Wellington Airport (WLG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport flight is 469 €. A return ticket is currently 881 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SFO to WLG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Wellington Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Wellington Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and experience more of Wellington and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Wellington Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Wellington Airport (WLG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington Airport for February if you want to explore Wellington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Wellington, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 499 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its top attractions. From Rangitoto Island to Rangitoto Summit and Mt. Wellington, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Mount Herbert/Te Ahu Patiki, Gemston & Fossil Museum Birdlings Flat and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.