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$995+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Christchurch (CHC)

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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,137
(United)

One-way from

$995
(Kiwi.com)
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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 November 21, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1710:45 amSAN - CHC
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/54:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops28h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$3,328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/184:49 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops24h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/56:15 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$4,227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1710:35 amSAN - CHC
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/55:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops38h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$4,326
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/183:50 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:10 amCHC - SAN
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$5,249
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/204:06 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops52h 14mChina Southern
Sun 1/510:30 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops45h 21mChina Southern
Deal found 11/20$5,256
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1712:00 pmSAN - CHC
3 stops53h 00mEmirates
Sun 1/56:20 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops48h 58mEmirates
Deal found 11/20$8,095

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 3/15

4:04 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 51m

Christchurch

Sat 3/29

12:00 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$1,137

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 2/19

4:00 pm-12:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 3/5

6:15 am-11:05 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,176

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 1/4

4:06 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops52h 14m

Christchurch

Sat 1/11

9:40 am-12:56 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$1,980

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 12/17

10:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 1/5

4:00 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$3,328

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 12/18

4:49 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Christchurch

Sun 1/5

6:15 am-12:36 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$4,227

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 12/20

4:06 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops52h 14m

Christchurch

Sun 1/5

10:30 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops45h 21m

$5,256

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 12/17

12:00 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops53h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 1/5

6:20 pm-10:18 pm

3 stops48h 58m

$8,095

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 12/25

10:05 am-2:00 pm

3 stops54h 55m

$995

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 12/25

3:36 pm-10:35 am

1 stop21h 59m

$1,446

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Deals found on 11/20

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 November 21, 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
531 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

China Southern
7.7
Good
122 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,485 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines, at $1,137, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and 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.

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

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

  • 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 $1,690). 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

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,361Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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