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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Diego from $792

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.
AKL — SAN
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) 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 20 January 2025.

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One-way flights from New Zealand to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 January 2025.

Tue 11/314:20CHC - SAN
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$792
Tue 11/306:15CHC - SAN
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/1$880
Tue 11/313:15CHC - SAN
1 stop25h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$889
Tue 11/313:15CHC - SAN
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,054
Sun 16/306:15CHC - SAN
2 stops34h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$2,592
Sun 16/318:20CHC - SAN
3 stops43h 58mEmirates
Deal found 19/1$5,621

Find flights from New Zealand to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.

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ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

14:20-06:50

3 stops36h 30m

$792

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

06:15-18:11

2 stops31h 56m

$880

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

13:15-18:18

1 stop25h 03m

$889

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 11/3

13:15-00:15

1 stop31h 00m

$1,054

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

06:15-21:07

2 stops34h 52m

$2,592

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

18:20-18:18

3 stops43h 58m

$5,621

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 20 January 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 20 January 2025.
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

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.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

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.

7.5
Good
824 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

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.

7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

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.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

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 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $880. Users have also found prices from $889 and $1,054 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to San Diego

Discover the top 5 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 20 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,421Average$1,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,623Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,638Average$2,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,737Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,131Average$2,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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