Originally Posted by
aacharya
There has got to be a better connection option versus 11 hours in SF.
That's a one-stop itinerary, and AKL is not the easiest place to reach.
I would actually prefer 11 hours to something like 5, particularly since this is a daytime layover. With 11 you can go into the city for the day. With 5 you're stuck in the airport.