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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Diego from $1,600

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SAN
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,107

One-way from

$1,600

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,166
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/5-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 46m total
  • New Zealand to San Diego
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • New Zealand to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to San Diego

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sat 31/508:05CHC - SAN
2 stops34h 36mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/606:15SAN - CHC
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$2,107
Sat 31/517:45CHC - SAN
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/621:07SAN - CHC
3 stops44h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$3,155
Sat 31/517:45CHC - SAN
3 stops43h 40mEmirates
Sun 8/610:46SAN - CHC
3 stops55h 09mEmirates
Deal found 13/4$5,619

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

08:05-23:41

2 stops34h 36m

San Diego

Sun 8/6

06:15-12:25

2 stops35h 10m

$2,107

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

17:45-22:05

2 stops23h 20m

San Diego

Sun 8/6

21:07-12:55

3 stops44h 48m

$3,155

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

17:45-18:25

3 stops43h 40m

San Diego

Sun 8/6

10:46-12:55

3 stops55h 09m

$5,619

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 28/6

06:10-00:15

2 stops37h 05m

$1,600

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 28/6

08:45-23:44

2 stops33h 59m

$1,848

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 28/6

06:00-15:24

3 stops28h 24m

$3,652

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/4

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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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,600. Users have also found prices from $1,848 and $3,652 on Air New Zealand and American 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,384Average$1,791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,506Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,541Average$2,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,546Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,031Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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