Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SJC)

Take State Highway 20 to get to Auckland International (AKL). Upon arrival at the airport, drop your car in one of the many onsite lots. Book your space ahead of time on the airport website to ensure the best spot and rate. You'll have plenty of time to rest in-air, as flight times are usually just over 13 1/2 hours. Upon landing at San Francisco International (SFO), board the BART Rapid Rail or Caltrain Commuter Rail to get to your final destination of choice.

Attractions and Tips

For great views, visit the Twin Peaks. By hiking to the top of these mounds, you can take in the entire city and enjoy views that extend all the way to the ocean. If you work up an appetite on your hike, visit Ferry Building Marketplace. This market is known for its exotic foods, though some warn that these foods do come with a high price tag. Before you head back home, make a stop at Alcatraz. This famous island prison was purportedly inescapable thanks to the rocky cliffs and surrounding ocean.

Take a trip back to the 1950s with a stay in The Marina. For a distinctive neighborhood with liberal value, stay in Haight Ashbury. San Francisco is known for its beautiful weather. Though it is never overly cold in this city, temperatures can drop into the 40s. For the best weather, visit June through September.