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Cheap flights from South Island to San Diego from $757

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SAN
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,422

One-way from

$757
4/3-13/3
  • 4/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 33m total
  • South Island to San Diego
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m 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 15 January 2026.

Wed 4/316:05
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops40h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/318:05
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,422
Thu 19/306:00
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops24h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 22/306:15
SAN
-
CHC
1 stop31h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,520
Mon 26/117:00
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops22h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 1/207:45
SAN
-
CHC
1 stop29h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,551
Mon 26/109:50
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops28h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 2/216:47
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops23h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,681

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South Island

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

16:05-12:03

2 stops40h 58m

San Diego

Fri 13/3

18:05-14:40

2 stops24h 35m

$1,422

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:00-10:22

2 stops24h 22m

San Diego

Sun 22/3

06:15-09:35

1 stop31h 20m

$1,520

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

17:00-18:44

2 stops22h 44m

San Diego

Sun 1/2

07:45-10:35

1 stop29h 50m

$1,551

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

09:50-17:09

2 stops28h 19m

San Diego

Mon 2/2

16:47-13:15

2 stops23h 28m

$1,681

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

06:00-11:55

2 stops24h 55m

$757

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 21/1

09:15-10:46

2 stops22h 31m

$775

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 21/1

11:50-15:03

3 stops24h 13m

$813

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

17:05-21:29

3 stops23h 24m

$928

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Deals found on 14/1

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from South Island to San Diego?

    Departing from South Island to San Diego will take you 24h 22m. There are 11063 km between South Island and San Diego.

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

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