Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to WLG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SFO and WLG:
Nadi International Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Christchurch International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Rs124,864 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs231,907. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to WLG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to WLG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Follow your own route with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and venture far and wide through Wellington and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Wellington International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Wellington in January.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Wellington International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Wellington during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SFO to WLG in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a visit to Auckland will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Christchurch is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. No trip is complete without dropping by Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
