Rome2Rio

How to get fromSacramento to Aucklandby plane, train, subway, bus, or shuttle

Find Transport to Auckland

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to Auckland by plane, train, subway, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SMF - AKL
    18h 47m
    $666–2,324

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SFO - AKL
    19h 10m
    $659–2,062

  3. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane RNO - AKL
    23h 21m
    $708–2,490

  4. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane SFO - WRE
    4. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    25h 5m
    $665–2,097

  5. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Kerikeri Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane SFO - KKE
    4. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    27h 2m
    $694–2,139

  6. Train, shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane MRY - AKL
    25h 30m
    $887–2,636

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Auckland (AKL) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration16h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$651Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sacramento to Auckland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,680.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 47m

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

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and four other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Auckland (AKL) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around New Zealand

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound