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Cheap flights from Christchurch to San Diego from $3,866

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SAN
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 February 2025.

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$1,562
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One-way flights from Christchurch to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 February 2025.

Sun 16/316:30CHC - SAN
2 stops24h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/2$3,866
Sun 16/318:20CHC - SAN
3 stops43h 58mEmirates
Deal found 27/2$5,703
Sun 16/313:15CHC - SAN
1 stop25h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/2$10,667

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch 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 27 February 2025.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

16:30-21:12

2 stops24h 42m

$3,866

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

18:20-18:18

3 stops43h 58m

$5,703

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

13:15-18:18

1 stop25h 03m

$10,667

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Deals found on 27/2

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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 February 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 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,251 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
3,251 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,251 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,251 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
8,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,251 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $3,866. Emirates flights start at $5,703 while deals on United Airlines start at $10,667 one-way.

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

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Top airline flying from Christchurch to San Diego

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,559Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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