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$577+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$878
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$577
(Kiwi.com)
From San Diego to Christchurch
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/78:10 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$878
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops31h 55mAir Canada
Sat 2/74:05 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops46h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$991
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 11/296:15 amSAN - CHC
2 stops28h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/75:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops18h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,065
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/2511:08 amSAN - CHC
2 stops25h 57mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/14:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops22h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$1,079
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:15 amSAN - CHC
3 stops29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/76:00 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,798
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:15 amSAN - CHC
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/16:20 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops48h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$2,933
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:40 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Sat 11/16:10 amCHC - SAN
3 stops50h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$3,484
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2910:51 amSAN - CHC
3 stops54h 09mEmirates
Sat 2/76:20 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops48h 36mEmirates
Deal found 9/11$6,619

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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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San Diego

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Christchurch

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:10 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 2/7

8:10 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops36h 53m

$878

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:10 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 2/7

4:05 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops46h 19m

$991

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:15 am-8:05 am

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$1,065

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 10/25

11:08 am-9:05 am

2 stops25h 57m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

4:00 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops22h 34m

$1,079

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 11/29

6:15 am-9:05 am

3 stops29h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-12:49 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,798

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 10/25

7:15 am-2:00 pm

3 stops58h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

6:20 pm-10:29 pm

3 stops48h 09m

$2,933

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 10/25

4:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

6:10 am-12:38 pm

3 stops50h 28m

$3,484

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 11/29

10:51 am-2:00 pm

3 stops54h 09m

Christchurch

Sat 2/7

6:20 pm-9:56 pm

3 stops48h 36m

$6,619

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 2/25

8:59 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops43h 11m

$577

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 2/25

4:04 pm-10:35 am

1 stop21h 31m

$2,752

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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 September 11, 2025.
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
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 Canada and Air New Zealand fly from San Diego to Christchurch in about 28h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 05m. 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 $1,207, 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from San Diego to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,207Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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