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$1,210+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Christchurch (CHC)

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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,210
(Air Canada)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/277:30 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/86:05 amCHC - SAN
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,210
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/274:04 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops34h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/96:10 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,369
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/277:24 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops21h 01mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/85:45 amCHC - SAN
3 stops37h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$1,532

Find flights from San Diego to Christchurch within your budget

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San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 3/27

7:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

6:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,210

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 3/27

4:04 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 51m

Christchurch

Wed 4/9

6:10 am-2:54 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$1,369

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 3/27

7:24 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops21h 01m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

5:45 am-11:59 pm

3 stops37h 14m

$1,532

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Christchurch

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 Christchurch in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Christchurch flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Christchurch flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Christchurch flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Christchurch flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Christchurch flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Christchurch

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Rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

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

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 February 20, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines, at $1,369, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Christchurch. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand.

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

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

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

    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.

  • 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 $1,101). Flying from San Diego to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Christchurch

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Christchurch. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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