How long is the flight from New Zealand to San Diego?

A quick flight from New Zealand to San Diego can take about 18h 17m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,817. There are 11063 km between New Zealand and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to SAN?

When flying from New Zealand to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from New Zealand?

San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego. It is only a 4.2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to San Diego?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to San Diego.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to San Diego?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2026.

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Deal found 30/8$2,322

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Deal found 26/8$2,545

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Deal found 26/8$2,586

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3 stops29h 35m

Deal found 26/8$4,019

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Round-trip from	$2,299
One-way from	$1,110
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Average price	$2,182

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51h 09m total
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45h 47m total
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Christchurch

Thu 15/10

06:10-15:54

2 stops29h 44m

San Diego

Mon 19/10

17:00-10:25

2 stops21h 25m

$2,299

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Thu 15/10

16:45-15:32

3 stops42h 47m

San Diego

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13:08-00:20

3 stops39h 12m

$2,322

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CHC Christchurch - SAN San Diego

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Christchurch

Sat 10/10

08:00-20:08

2 stops32h 08m

San Diego

Sat 17/10

13:10-00:20

3 stops39h 10m

$2,586

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ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC Christchurch - SAN San Diego

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Christchurch

Sat 26/9

11:00-10:17

2 stops18h 17m

San Diego

Sat 3/10

18:28-16:25

2 stops25h 57m

$2,817

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CHC Christchurch - SAN San Diego

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Christchurch

Sat 26/9

20:10-22:59

3 stops45h 49m

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13:10-14:45

3 stops29h 35m

$4,019

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ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC Christchurch - SAN San Diego

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Christchurch

Fri 4/12

12:00-20:08

2 stops29h 08m

$1,247

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC Christchurch - SAN San Diego

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Christchurch

Mon 28/12

16:15-20:17

2 stops25h 02m

$1,342

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Christchurch

Fri 8/1

13:30-20:30

2 stops28h 00m

$1,448

ChristchurchSan Diego

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Christchurch

Sat 2/1

06:20-11:01

3 stops49h 41m

$1,844

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC Christchurch - SAN San Diego

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Christchurch

Mon 28/12

06:00-14:56

3 stops29h 56m

$2,118

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

668 reviews

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

United Airlines

7.4

Good

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from New Zealand?
San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego. It is only a 4.2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to San Diego?
A quick flight from New Zealand to San Diego can take about 18h 17m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,817. There are 11063 km between New Zealand and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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