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

A quick flight from New Zealand to San Diego can take about 17h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,571. There are 11063 km between New Zealand and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to San Diego?

The most popular airlines flying from New Zealand to San Diego are Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego?

To save up to 62% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 58 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Zealand to San Diego from $1,807 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,176 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to San Diego?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from New Zealand. Prices for May average $1,983 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,601. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a May flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in June

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.

$705+ Flights from New Zealand to San Diego

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego

Round-trip from	$1,571
One-way from	$705
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,139

United Airlines
13/2-17/2
3 total stops
45h 50m total
New Zealand to San Diego

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United Airlines
24/11
2 total stops
27h 45m total
New Zealand to San Diego

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Best flights from New Zealand to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Fri 13/214:15CHC - SAN

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/211:05SAN - CHC

2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,571

Fri 13/206:15CHC - SAN

2 stops28h 22mAmerican Airlines

Tue 17/214:30SAN - CHC

2 stops46h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,577

One-way flights from New Zealand to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Mon 24/1106:00CHC - SAN

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$705

Fri 28/1106:00CHC - SAN

2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$735

Thu 27/1109:50CHC - SAN

3 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$894

Tue 25/1106:45CHC - SAN

3 stops45h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$904

Sat 29/1106:15CHC - SAN

2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$918

Mon 24/1109:50CHC - SAN

3 stops45h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$961

Sat 29/1117:20CHC - SAN

3 stops38h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,071

Sun 30/1121:00CHC - SAN

3 stops59h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,289

Sun 30/1106:05CHC - SAN

2 stops37h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,356

Fri 28/1115:30CHC - SAN

3 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,466

Wed 26/1106:10CHC - SAN

3 stops50h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$2,777

Thu 27/1112:30CHC - SAN

4 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,943

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Fri 13/2

14:15-10:45

1 stop17h 30m

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Tue 17/2

11:05-12:25

2 stops28h 20m

$1,571

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CHC - SAN

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Fri 13/2

06:15-13:37

2 stops28h 22m

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14:30-09:50

2 stops46h 20m

$1,577

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CHC - SAN

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Christchurch

Thu 27/11

06:00-12:45

2 stops27h 45m

$705

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CHC - SAN

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06:00-20:48

2 stops35h 48m

$705

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Wed 26/11

06:00-00:13

2 stops39h 13m

$705

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Christchurch

Mon 24/11

06:00-12:45

2 stops27h 45m

$705

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CHC - SAN

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Fri 28/11

06:00-14:55

2 stops29h 55m

$735

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CHC - SAN

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Thu 27/11

09:50-15:53

3 stops27h 03m

$894

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

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Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:45-06:49

3 stops45h 04m

$904

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

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Sat 29/11

06:15-14:37

2 stops29h 22m

$918

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to San Diego, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,931 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 17h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,571. 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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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to San Diego

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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,195	Average$2,059	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,360	Average$1,724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,522	Average$2,056	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,984	Average$2,157	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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