Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Diego from $1,977

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SAN
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated 2 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,977

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,160
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 04m total
  • New Zealand to San Diego
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Diego
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 2 September 2025.

Mon 1/1221:00CHC - SAN
2 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1218:10SAN - CHC
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$2,065
Mon 1/1206:00CHC - SAN
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/1219:55SAN - CHC
1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$3,171
Mon 1/1218:20CHC - SAN
3 stops49h 10mEmirates
Sun 21/1210:25SAN - CHC
3 stops54h 35mEmirates
Deal found 2/9$5,880

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Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Fri 13/2

09:40-16:03

2 stops27h 23m

San Diego

Tue 17/2

16:59-14:40

2 stops24h 41m

$1,977

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Fri 13/2

14:15-12:36

1 stop19h 21m

San Diego

Tue 17/2

10:45-10:25

2 stops26h 40m

$2,158

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Deals found on 1/9

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Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 2 September 2025.

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.

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 2 September 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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 19h 21m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,158. There are 11063 km between New Zealand and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,206Average$2,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,373Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,536Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,003Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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