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Cheap flights from Auckland to San Diego
AKL — SAN
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to San Diego are usually found in May or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Auckland to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
Popular in | June |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $2,139 |
Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
The best time to book flights from Auckland to San Diego is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Auckland to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Auckland to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 58m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 58m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Auckland to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 24m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Auckland to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.3
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
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Top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to San Diego
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
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