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$564+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AKL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Auckland

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 December 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Wed 12/2410:25 amSAN - AKL
2 stops61h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/3011:30 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops28h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,458
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/245:13 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops55h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2711:30 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:05 amSAN - AKL
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3011:30 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/263:38 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/83:50 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,855
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/246:30 amSAN - AKL
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Wed 12/312:35 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops29h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,892
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:00 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop31h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/1611:30 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops20h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,894
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:00 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:05 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,905
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/268:45 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/87:00 amAKL - SAN
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/9$1,981
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:38 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop20h 32mQantas Airways
Thu 1/81:20 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop20h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,989

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$758
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$564
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,708
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($261 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Auckland that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Auckland

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 2/11

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/24

2:00 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$776

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$782

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 1/17

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

2:00 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$821

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 3/11

10:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop25h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$851

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 3/10

1:27 pm-7:35 am

2 stops22h 08m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop29h 17m

$851

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 3/6

4:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

1:20 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop23h 23m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 2/18

11:57 am-9:10 am

1 stop24h 13m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-11:44 am

1 stop17h 54m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 2/3

2:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 20m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 2/6

9:55 am-9:10 am

1 stop26h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/15

3:50 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$861

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/9

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Auckland (average of $596). Flying from San Diego to Auckland in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 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 December 12, 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 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Auckland?

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, and United Airlines from San Diego to Auckland 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
552 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Auckland in 25h 15m. Fly via Air Canada or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 6507 mi between San Diego and Auckland. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($788), United Airlines ($790), and Air New Zealand ($1,085) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Auckland. Delta is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Auckland (average of $596). Flying from San Diego to Auckland in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Auckland

Discover the top 3 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$794Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,085Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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