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$414+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to San Diego (SAN)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SAN
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$1,179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$414
(Air Canada)

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August

Average price

$1,297
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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 January 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/156:15 amCHC - SAN
2 stops31h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/223:37 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,179
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Sat 3/152:20 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/226:15 amSAN - CHC
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,318

Find flights from New Zealand to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to San Diego 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 January 30, 2025.

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ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 3/15

6:15 am-6:11 pm

2 stops31h 56m

San Diego

Sat 3/22

3:37 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,179

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sat 3/15

2:20 pm-7:30 am

3 stops37h 10m

San Diego

Sat 3/22

6:15 am-8:55 am

3 stops30h 40m

$1,318

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-11:10 am

2 stops24h 55m

$414

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

1:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop31h 00m

$486

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-8:23 pm

3 stops34h 23m

$595

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 3/16

4:30 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,459

ChristchurchSan Diego

CHC - SAN

CHCSAN

Christchurch

Sun 3/16

6:20 pm-6:18 pm

3 stops43h 58m

$3,186

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Deals found on 1/29

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New Zealand to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

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 January 30, 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 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 January 30, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,640 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,330 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to San Diego.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to San Diego are Air Canada ($414), United Airlines ($486), and Qantas Airways ($1,459).

  • 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 vacation 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from New Zealand to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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