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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Diego from $1,240

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SAN
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 April 2026.

Tue 28/406:00
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops43h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/516:55
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,209
Fri 24/714:00
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops24h 51m
Air New Zealand
Fri 31/710:49
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 36m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$2,456
Thu 14/520:05
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops40h 19m
Air New Zealand
Thu 21/510:49
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 46m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$2,479
Fri 24/715:45
CHC
-
SAN
3 stops27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/718:31
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,487
Sat 21/1106:00
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops30h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 24/1118:26
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops20h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,506
Thu 14/516:35
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/510:13
SAN
-
CHC
3 stops33h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,609
Tue 28/415:45
CHC
-
SAN
3 stops35h 53m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/516:32
SAN
-
CHC
3 stops36h 48m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$2,965

Find 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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,209

One-way from

$1,240

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$2,588
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/4-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • New Zealand to San Diego
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14/5
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 20m total
  • New Zealand to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

06:00-06:40

2 stops43h 40m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

16:55-14:20

2 stops26h 25m

$2,209

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

20:05-17:24

2 stops40h 19m

San Diego

Thu 21/5

10:49-09:35

2 stops27h 46m

$2,479

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Fri 24/7

15:45-00:31

3 stops27h 46m

San Diego

Fri 31/7

18:31-15:25

2 stops25h 54m

$2,487

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

16:35-20:55

2 stops23h 20m

San Diego

Thu 21/5

10:13-14:45

3 stops33h 32m

$2,609
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Fri 24/7

16:35-21:07

2 stops23h 32m

San Diego

Sat 25/7

16:09-15:25

3 stops28h 16m

$11,377
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

16:35-20:55

2 stops23h 20m

$1,240

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to San Diego

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego (average of $1,178). Flying from New Zealand to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,300). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to San Diego, such as Air New Zealand and United 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
623 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 40h 19m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,479. There are 11063 km between New Zealand and San Diego.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego (average of $1,178). Flying from New Zealand to San Diego in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,300). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,237Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,654Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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