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How to get fromAuckland to Californiaby plane or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Auckland to California by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane AKL - SFO
    15h 45m
    $566–1,921

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane WRE - LAX
    21h 17m
    $328–1,243

  3. Fly Auckland to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AKL - LAX
    15h 50m
    $362–1,320

  4. Fly Auckland to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AKL - SAN
    18h 38m
    $347–1,312

  5. Fly Auckland to Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane AKL - BFL
    18h 52m
    $397–1,433

  6. Fly Auckland to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane AKL - SJC
    17h 49m
    $391–1,413

  7. Fly Auckland to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane AKL - FAT
    20h 57m
    $336–1,208

  8. Fly Auckland to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane AKL - OAK
    17h 47m
    $399–1,414

Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,573 mi
  • Duration: 15h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and California, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day.

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