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$1,540+ 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

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$1,540
(Air Canada)
From San Diego to Christchurch
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This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/136:15 amSAN - CHC
2 stops47h 30mAir Canada
Thu 7/176:05 amCHC - SAN
2 stops29h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,540
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:45 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/21:15 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,553
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2610:49 amSAN - CHC
2 stops26h 16mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/27:10 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops34h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,825
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/811:58 amSAN - CHC
3 stops53h 57mEmirates
Tue 7/155:45 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops47h 59mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$3,899

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San Diego

Sun 7/13

6:15 am-12:45 am

2 stops47h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 7/17

6:05 am-4:13 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,540

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 7/26

5:45 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

1:15 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$1,553

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 7/26

10:49 am-8:05 am

2 stops26h 16m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

7:10 pm-10:12 am

3 stops34h 02m

$1,825

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 7/8

11:58 am-12:55 pm

3 stops53h 57m

Christchurch

Tue 7/15

5:45 pm-10:44 pm

3 stops47h 59m

$3,899

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Deals found on 6/11

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Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 12, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air Canada, at $1,540, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air New Zealand and Emirates.

  • 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 June 12, 2025.
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,277Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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