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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Christchurch (CHC) from $1,398

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — CHC
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Christchurch (CHC). 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 June 6, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,189
From San Diego to Christchurch
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Christchurch?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Diego to Christchurch. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Christchurch.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Christchurch as you normally would.

San Diego to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Christchurch in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 11/511:00 amSAN - CHC
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/212:20 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,398
Mon 11/49:55 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/212:20 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,406
Mon 11/49:55 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/162:20 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,413
Thu 11/710:49 amSAN - CHC
2 stops32h 36mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/191:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops18h 22mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,438
Wed 11/65:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Mon 11/186:10 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 6/6$1,455
Mon 11/45:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/186:10 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,463
Sun 11/105:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/176:10 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,471
Thu 11/73:58 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/212:20 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,485
Thu 11/75:00 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/162:20 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,493

Find flights from San Diego to Christchurch within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Christchurch 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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$1,398 - $1,683

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San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 11/5

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 11/21

2 stops23h 41m

$1,398

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 11/4

2 stops42h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 11/21

2 stops23h 41m

$1,406

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 11/4

2 stops42h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 11/16

2 stops40h 20m

$1,413

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 11/7

2 stops32h 36m

Christchurch

Tue 11/19

2 stops18h 22m

$1,438

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 11/6

2 stops34h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 11/18

2 stops27h 47m

$1,455

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 11/6

3 stops29h 26m

Christchurch

Mon 11/18

3 stops29h 34m

$1,514

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 11/7

3 stops29h 26m

Christchurch

Tue 11/19

3 stops29h 34m

$1,534

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 11/4

3 stops54h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 11/19

3 stops38h 00m

$1,677

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 10/11

2 stops22h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 10/31

2 stops18h 22m

$1,683

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Christchurch

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Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

42.8 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
243 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,044 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Christchurch for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Christchurch for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,398, but on average you can expect to pay $1,495.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $1,438, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and American Airlines.

  • What does SAN to CHC mean?

    Great question - SAN to CHC just means San Diego Airport to Christchurch Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Christchurch flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Christchurch offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Christchurch flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Christchurch flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Christchurch?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Christchurch (average of $1,189). Flying from San Diego to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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