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Cheap flights from Christchurch to San Diego from $724

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SAN
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,038

One-way from

$724

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,098
13/5-17/5
  • 13/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 56m total
  • Christchurch to San Diego
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12/2
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Christchurch to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($864 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2025.

Tue 13/515:05CHC - SAN
2 stops21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/522:15SAN - CHC
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$2,038
Wed 14/506:10CHC - SAN
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/510:30SAN - CHC
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/1$2,112
Tue 13/506:05CHC - SAN
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Sat 17/513:25SAN - CHC
3 stops38h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 27/1$2,388
Mon 12/516:45CHC - SAN
2 stops33h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 16/518:16SAN - CHC
2 stops35h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,574
Thu 15/506:00CHC - SAN
2 stops34h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 16/512:44SAN - CHC
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/1$2,609
Thu 15/510:50CHC - SAN
3 stops51h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 19/520:50SAN - CHC
2 stops41h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/1$6,288
Wed 16/717:45CHC - SAN
3 stops43h 08mEmirates
Thu 7/811:06SAN - CHC
3 stops54h 49mEmirates
Deal found 27/1$16,487

Find flights from Christchurch to San Diego within your budget

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ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 13/5

15:05-17:51

2 stops21h 46m

San Diego

Sat 17/5

22:15-10:25

2 stops41h 10m

$2,038

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

06:10-14:54

2 stops27h 44m

San Diego

Mon 19/5

10:30-08:55

2 stops27h 25m

$2,112

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 13/5

06:05-12:00

2 stops24h 55m

San Diego

Sat 17/5

13:25-23:05

3 stops38h 40m

$2,388

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Mon 12/5

16:45-07:30

2 stops33h 45m

San Diego

Fri 16/5

18:16-00:20

2 stops35h 04m

$2,574

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

06:00-14:05

2 stops27h 05m

San Diego

Sat 17/5

14:27-23:59

2 stops38h 32m

$2,609

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

10:50-19:15

3 stops51h 25m

San Diego

Mon 19/5

20:50-09:30

2 stops41h 40m

$6,288

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 16/7

17:45-17:53

3 stops43h 08m

San Diego

Thu 7/8

11:06-12:55

3 stops54h 49m

$16,487

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Wed 12/2

06:10-15:05

2 stops29h 55m

$724

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

06:15-11:10

2 stops24h 55m

$731

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

13:15-20:23

1 stop27h 08m

$859

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to San Diego

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch 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 27 January 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Christchurch to San Diego by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 27 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,325 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
482 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,945 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,341 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Christchurch 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $2,112. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $2,388 and $2,574, respectively.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $724. United Airlines flights start at $859 while deals on American Airlines start at $878 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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$1,546Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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