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$585+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AKL
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Auckland Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Auckland (AKL). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$954
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$585
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,284
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/411:50 amSAN - AKL
2 stops32h 30mAir Canada
Tue 11/116:25 amAKL - SAN
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$902
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:50 amSAN - AKL
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/32:00 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$952
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/155:43 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops32h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/2211:30 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop29h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,132
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2811:15 amSAN - AKL
1 stop23h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/128:15 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop22h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:23 amSAN - AKL
1 stop25h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/243:50 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,196
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:30 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops22h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 11/123:10 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops23h 54mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/27:12 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops40h 43mDelta
Tue 11/112:50 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop21h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/14$1,258
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:07 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop31h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/2211:30 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop17h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,465
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:55 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops63h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 11/103:15 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops43h 51mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,763
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:40 amSAN - AKL
2 stops34h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 11/141:20 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop23h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,786
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/47:30 pmSAN - AKL
3 stops50h 40mChina Airlines
Tue 11/118:50 pmAKL - SAN
3 stops43h 06mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/14$2,007

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Auckland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 5/26

4:55 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/30

6:15 am-10:09 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$954

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 5/28

11:15 am-6:00 am

1 stop23h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/12

8:15 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$1,189

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 7/2

1:50 pm-12:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/9

7:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$1,297

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 5/5

6:59 pm-6:50 am

2 stops40h 51m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/19

1:00 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$1,547

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 9/22

4:50 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops30h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/14

4:05 pm-7:34 am

2 stops35h 29m

$1,868

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 9/26

6:15 am-10:10 pm

2 stops44h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/30

12:55 am-4:31 pm

2 stops35h 36m

$2,038

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 8/2

4:49 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/5

2:10 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$5,883

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 8/2

7:30 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops51h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/4

7:30 pm-10:11 am

3 stops57h 41m

$8,344

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 8/2

7:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops44h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/4

1:25 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$11,147

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 5/14

1:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops51h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/20

12:25 am-11:10 am

2 stops53h 45m

$11,161

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Auckland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Auckland in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Auckland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Auckland flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Auckland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Auckland

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Auckland. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Auckland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Auckland at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Auckland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Auckland flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
464 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,375 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,871 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Auckland. 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 San Diego to Auckland round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,189), United Airlines ($1,297), and Delta ($1,547) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Auckland. Air New Zealand is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $708. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $892 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $961 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Auckland (average of $1,021). Flying from San Diego to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Auckland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Auckland. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$814Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$864Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,195Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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