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$995+ 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 12/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHC
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 11/104:45 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops33h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 12/16:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops27h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Tue 11/106:26 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops31h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 11/268:05 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops28h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 11/94:01 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops23h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 12/16:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops27h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 11/91:31 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops25h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 11/268:05 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops24h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,173
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/44:45 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops19h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 11/272:05 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops24h 12m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/25$1,195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/67:41 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops30h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 12/16:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops28h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 11/67:41 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops30h 39m
United Airlines
Thu 11/268:05 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops26h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/64:45 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops20h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/283:15 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops23h 02m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/25$1,265
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/72:30 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops20h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 11/299:10 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops44h 14m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/25$1,297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 11/14:01 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops25h 09m
United Airlines
Wed 11/44:15 pm
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops22h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,460
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/62:30 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops21h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 11/2710:10 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops22h 47m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/25$1,665
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:06 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops31h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops32h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,668

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Christchurch 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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 1/25

1:19 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops27h 01m

Christchurch

Wed 2/10

9:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,138

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 1/25

3:12 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops25h 08m

Christchurch

Mon 2/8

6:15 am-3:55 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,138

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 11/9

4:01 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-12:13 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$1,169

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 11/9

1:31 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Christchurch

Thu 11/26

8:05 am-11:57 am

2 stops24h 52m

$1,173

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 11/6

7:41 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops30h 39m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-1:44 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$1,207

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 11/6

7:41 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops30h 39m

Christchurch

Thu 11/26

8:05 am-1:47 pm

2 stops26h 42m

$1,211

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sun 11/1

12:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Christchurch

Wed 11/4

5:05 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops19h 27m

$1,460

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 11/6

2:30 pm-8:10 am

2 stops20h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 11/30

1:10 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$1,713
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 12/31

2:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops22h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 1/7

8:05 am-9:55 am

2 stops22h 50m

$1,838

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 12/31

12:58 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops28h 42m

Christchurch

Thu 1/7

9:55 am-2:57 pm

3 stops26h 02m

$2,409

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  • 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 July 29, 2026.
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
656 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
656 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
656 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 Qantas Airways and United Airlines fly from San Diego to Christchurch in about 23h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 37m. 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 $1,066, 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.

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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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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