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$1,208+ 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 6/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Jul 15 — Jul 221
Wed 7/15
Wed 7/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Christchurch

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 June 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 6/294:33 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 7/66:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops33h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,208
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/294:33 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops36h 47m
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/64:35 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops44h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/13$1,535
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/126:31 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops34h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/99:00 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,580
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/127:10 am
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops31h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 11/911:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops27h 29m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,620
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/109:41 am
SAN
-
CHC
3 stops43h 39m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/163:45 pm
CHC
-
SAN
3 stops42h 41m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,836
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 6/2910:49 am
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops32h 46m
Air New Zealand
Mon 7/67:10 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops44h 43m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,979
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 7/104:09 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops35h 56m
Air New Zealand
Thu 7/167:40 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops41h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$1,983

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 6/29

4:33 pm-12:20 am

2 stops36h 47m

Christchurch

Mon 7/6

4:35 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops44h 22m

$1,535
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 6/29

10:49 am-2:35 pm

2 stops32h 46m

Christchurch

Mon 7/6

12:00 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$1,979

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Deals found on 6/13

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  • 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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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 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from San Diego to Christchurch have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
645 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
645 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Christchurch?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand fly from San Diego to Christchurch in about 32h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 01m. There are 6874 mi between San Diego and Christchurch. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Christchurch round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,066, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Christchurch..

  • 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.

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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 June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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