$192+ Cheap flights from San Diego

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — AKL
8 May — 15 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 7/5

19:40-07:10

1 stop16h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

13:50-20:38

1 stop25h 48m

$2,214

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Thu 21/5

08:10-16:45

2 stops37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/5

16:35-11:50

2 stops38h 15m

$2,321

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 24/9

16:55-16:45

2 stops28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

06:15-11:47

2 stops25h 32m

$2,371

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 22/9

14:24-06:00

1 stop20h 36m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/10

07:00-17:26

2 stops30h 26m

$2,405

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 22/9

13:00-13:20

3 stops29h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/10

18:20-07:28

3 stops33h 08m

$2,441
Fastest return journey

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 24/9

19:44-07:10

1 stop16h 26m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

14:50-11:46

1 stop16h 56m

$2,489

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 16/5

09:09-07:10

1 stop27h 01m

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

20:15-17:24

1 stop16h 09m

$2,609

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Fri 22/5

16:55-14:15

2 stops26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/5

20:50-20:55

2 stops43h 05m

$2,647

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

Sat 16/5

08:10-00:10

2 stops45h 00m

Wellington

Wed 20/5

15:55-20:55

2 stops48h 00m

$2,695

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

Sat 23/5

20:32-00:10

2 stops32h 38m

Wellington

Sat 30/5

19:50-19:51

2 stops43h 01m

$2,712

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego (average of $1,045). Flying from San Diego in August will prove the most costly (average of $2,286). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from San Diego?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from San Diego everyday are: Chicago (543 flights per day), San Francisco (402 flights per day), and New York (334 flights per day).

Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $119
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From $803
Honolulu
Honolulu
From $398

What is the cheapest place to fly to from San Diego?

The cheapest city to fly to from San Diego is Denver Intl, with prices starting at $119. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $119
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Honolulu
From $398
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
From $803

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    Users have flown out of San Diego for as low as $119 to Denver (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $440 to fly from San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from San Diego is currently May; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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