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Cheap flights from South Island to San Diego from $629

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SAN
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated 17 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,033

One-way from

$629
2/4-9/4
  • 2/4-9/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 91h 28m total
  • South Island to San Diego
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • South Island to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from South Island to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 February 2025.

Wed 2/420:30CHC - SAN
3 stops47h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/421:08SAN - CHC
3 stops44h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$2,033
Sat 5/415:30CHC - SAN
2 stops38h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/410:16SAN - CHC
2 stops28h 39mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/2$2,910

Find flights from South Island to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 February 2025.

Fly from

South Island

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 2/4

20:30-23:51

3 stops47h 21m

San Diego

Wed 9/4

21:08-12:15

3 stops44h 07m

$2,033

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 5/4

15:30-09:30

2 stops38h 00m

San Diego

Sat 12/4

10:16-09:55

2 stops28h 39m

$2,910

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

06:00-11:10

2 stops25h 10m

$629

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

06:15-11:05

2 stops24h 50m

$699

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 20/3

16:30-21:19

2 stops24h 49m

$701

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Fri 21/3

06:15-12:56

2 stops26h 41m

$781

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

13:15-10:04

1 stop16h 49m

$786

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

18:20-21:42

3 stops47h 22m

$3,128

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/2

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to San Diego

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Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 17 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
817 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,292 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island 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 South Island?

    For a flight from South Island to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 4.2 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to San Diego one-way?

    $699 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $701 and $781, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,540Average$2,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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