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$489+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AKL
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Mon 2/23
Mon 3/2
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 January 24, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 5/1912:30 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 6/36:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$725
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops33h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 5/126:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/23$726
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 3/66:05 pm
SAN
-
AKL
1 stop19h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 5/116:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/22$769
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Fri 5/112:30 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops31h 35m
Air Canada
Fri 5/226:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops33h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/22$811
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 5/194:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 6/26:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$816
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Wed 5/64:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 5/136:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops33h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/23$817
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 5/54:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/126:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$823
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 5/1712:30 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops41h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 6/16:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$827
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 4/266:10 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops35h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 5/136:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/23$828
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Thu 1/2912:49 pm
SAN
-
AKL
1 stop23h 21m
United Airlines
Thu 2/193:50 pm
AKL
-
SAN
1 stop19h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$854
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/214:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 6/26:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$859
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 5/74:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 5/126:10 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 1/23$860

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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$769
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$489
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,554
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Auckland Intl flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Auckland Intl flights.
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From San Diego to Auckland Intl
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One-way flight from San Diego to Auckland Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($299 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 2/3

9:55 am-9:10 am

1 stop26h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

3:50 pm-10:39 am

1 stop15h 49m

$854

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 2/18

7:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/7

2:35 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 3/9

7:35 pm-7:35 am

1 stop16h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-9:07 am

1 stop15h 32m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 2/14

5:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/19

3:50 pm-10:39 am

1 stop15h 49m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sun 2/22

10:40 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

1:35 pm-8:07 am

1 stop15h 32m

$863

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-11:54 am

1 stop17h 04m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 2/18

10:40 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 55m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/6

2:35 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 3/9

11:57 am-8:10 am

1 stop24h 13m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/23

2:50 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sun 2/22

3:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/5

2:35 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 2/19

3:20 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/7

2:35 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$863

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/23

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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-Auckland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Auckland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $598). 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.

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 January 24, 2026.
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
574 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
574 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
574 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Delta
7.9
Good
8,112 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
574 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
574 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 16h 10m. Fly via United Airlines 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 41% 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 $598). 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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$788Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,085Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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