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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Christchurch (CHC) from $1,186

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — CHC
Apr 27 — May 41
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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 April 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,358
From San Diego to Christchurch
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Christchurch (SAN - CHC)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Christchurch as you normally would.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Diego and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found from San Diego to Christchurch. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 9/171:31 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops30h 54mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/19:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops42h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,186
Thu 9/194:07 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops23h 18mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/511:00 amCHC - SAN
2 stops19h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,234
Mon 9/234:07 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops35h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/58:10 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops58h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,578
Thu 9/1910:30 amSAN - CHC
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/57:35 pmCHC - SAN
3 stops42h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,579

Cheap Air Canada flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between San Diego and Christchurch. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Air Canada flights traveling from San Diego to Christchurch. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 10/167:00 amSAN - CHC
2 stops44h 00mAir Canada
Sun 10/276:15 amCHC - SAN
3 stops28h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$1,781
Wed 10/164:10 pmSAN - CHC
3 stops34h 50mAir Canada
Sun 10/276:15 amCHC - SAN
3 stops28h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$2,054

San Diego to Christchurch 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Christchurch in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Diego to Christchurch in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 9/171:31 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops30h 54mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/19:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops42h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,186
Thu 9/194:07 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops23h 18mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/511:00 amCHC - SAN
2 stops19h 29mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,234
Wed 11/135:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops34h 45mAir Canada
Sun 11/176:15 amCHC - SAN
2 stops27h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$1,285
Fri 9/204:55 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/16:35 amCHC - SAN
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,307
Fri 9/205:25 pmSAN - CHC
3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/16:35 amCHC - SAN
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,508
Mon 9/235:40 pmSAN - CHC
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/16:35 amCHC - SAN
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,518
Tue 12/3110:45 amSAN - CHC
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/212:15 pmCHC - SAN
1 stop16h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,545
Tue 12/316:20 amSAN - CHC
2 stops30h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/2112:00 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops18h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,546
Mon 9/234:07 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops35h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 10/58:10 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops58h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/22$1,578

Find flights from San Diego to Christchurch within your budget

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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2024.

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Budget

$1,186 - $3,185

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Return

Price

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 9/17

2 stops30h 54m

Christchurch

Tue 10/1

2 stops42h 50m

$1,186

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 9/19

2 stops23h 18m

Christchurch

Sat 10/5

2 stops19h 29m

$1,234

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 9/20

2 stops35h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 10/1

2 stops25h 21m

$1,307

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 9/20

3 stops47h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 10/1

2 stops25h 21m

$1,508

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 9/23

3 stops47h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 10/1

2 stops25h 21m

$1,518

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 9/23

2 stops35h 53m

Christchurch

Sat 10/5

2 stops58h 19m

$1,578

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 10/16

2 stops44h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 10/27

3 stops28h 43m

$1,781

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 9/10

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 9/24

3 stops37h 05m

$2,013

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Tue 9/17

3 stops53h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 10/1

3 stops43h 44m

$3,185

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Deals found on 4/22

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Christchurch by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Christchurch by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Christchurch is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,701. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Christchurch (average of $1,358). Flying from San Diego to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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.

January

$1,383

February

$1,422

March

$1,558

April

$1,532

May

$1,560

June

$1,500

July

$1,693

August

$1,614

September

$1,602

October

$1,358

November

$1,577

December

$1,804

Temperature and rainfall in Christchurch by month

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

CHC

Temperature

42.8 - 62.6 °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 April 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand, Air Canada and Emirates. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,071 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
251 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,858 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Christchurch for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Christchurch for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,186, but on average you can expect to pay $2,052.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $1,186, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Fiji Airways.

  • What does SAN to CHC mean?

    Great question - SAN to CHC just means San Diego Airport to Christchurch Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Christchurch that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Christchurch flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Christchurch with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Christchurch flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Christchurch that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Christchurch offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Christchurch?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Christchurch flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Christchurch flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Christchurch flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/22.

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