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$570+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
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 January 26, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 3/287:55 am
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops33h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sat 4/116:30 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops31h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/24$1,538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Fri 3/67:50 pm
SAN
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 3/912:00 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops26h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$2,137
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2811:05 am
SAN
-
CHC
3 stops40h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 4/113:25 pm
CHC
-
SAN
3 stops39h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/24$2,967

Find 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$783
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$570
(Kiwi.com)
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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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Christchurch

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Depart

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Price

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 3/28

7:55 am-1:25 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 4/11

6:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,538

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 3/6

5:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$2,137

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 3/28

11:05 am-11:05 pm

3 stops40h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 4/11

3:25 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops39h 35m

$2,967

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 3/11

12:30 pm-7:35 am

3 stops47h 05m

$570

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 2/6

10:35 am-12:10 am

3 stops40h 35m

$965

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 3/11

4:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,047

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 2/6

11:08 am-10:25 am

2 stops26h 17m

$1,165

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 2/6

11:08 am-8:05 am

2 stops23h 57m

$1,256

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 2/6

4:00 pm-1:15 pm

3 stops24h 15m

$2,204

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Deals found on 1/24

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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-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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and United Airlines 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
574 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
9,198 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
574 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 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 Air New Zealand and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Christchurch in about 19h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 50m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying 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. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Christchurch

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,361Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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