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Flights from Auckland to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Auckland to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Dallas, about 16h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 16h 14m
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Auckland to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey16h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Auckland to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKL Los Angeles (LAX) SJC
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 14m
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AKL Dallas (DFW) SJC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 22m
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AKL Honolulu (HNL) SJC
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 13m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,507 km6,525 miles
Journey time
16h 14mestimate
Time difference
-21hSan Jose vs Auckland
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
AKL → SJC

Flights from Auckland to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Dallas and Honolulu. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,507 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW) and Honolulu (HNL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and San Jose?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Auckland and San Jose?
San Jose is 21 hours behind Auckland.

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