New Zealand

$514+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to New Zealand

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AKL
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from San Diego to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/44:55 pm
SAN
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AKL
2 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 5/116:15 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/20$843
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/44:55 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:15 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$844
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:12 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops40h 38m
Delta
Mon 5/111:00 pm
AKL
-
SAN
1 stop16h 19m
Delta
Deal found 3/20$889
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/44:55 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$891
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/1512:30 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/306:00 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$931
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 5/64:55 pm
SAN
-
AKL
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/136:15 am
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$993
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/44:55 pm
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops35h 10m
Air Canada
Mon 5/116:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops24h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$1,041
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:10 pm
SAN
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AKL
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/262:00 pm
AKL
-
SAN
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/23:15 pm
SAN
-
AKL
1 stop20h 35m
Delta
Sat 5/91:00 pm
AKL
-
SAN
1 stop16h 19m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$1,109
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/113:45 pm
SAN
-
AKL
1 stop20h 05m
Delta
Thu 4/231:00 pm
AKL
-
SAN
1 stop15h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/22$1,143
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sat 5/24:55 pm
SAN
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ZQN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/108:50 pm
ZQN
-
SAN
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,207
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 5/58:10 am
SAN
-
CHC
2 stops35h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 5/136:00 am
CHC
-
SAN
2 stops33h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/22$1,343

Find flight deals from San Diego to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$843
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$514
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,079
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Auckland Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Auckland Intl flights.
From San Diego to New Zealand
One-way flight from San Diego to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to New Zealand 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 5/2

3:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/9

1:00 pm-2:57 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$1,109

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Wed 5/6

8:10 am-2:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/13

8:50 pm-11:50 am

2 stops34h 00m

$1,207

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN - ZQN

SANZQN

San Diego

Sat 5/2

4:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/10

8:50 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops43h 00m

$1,207
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 9/3

6:28 pm-7:10 am

1 stop17h 42m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/17

1:50 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop17h 23m

$1,401

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 5/2

8:45 pm-8:10 am

2 stops40h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 5/13

6:30 am-11:54 am

2 stops24h 24m

$1,464

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 5/18

6:05 pm-6:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/21

1:50 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$1,471

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 4/18

3:21 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops26h 24m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

2:00 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,514

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 5/2

4:26 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops35h 39m

Christchurch

Sat 5/9

8:05 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops43h 33m

$1,533

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 5/15

7:40 pm-12:35 am

2 stops33h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-11:51 am

2 stops23h 51m

$1,605

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 9/3

8:00 am-1:20 pm

3 stops34h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,649

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to New Zealand

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand (average of $650). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,558). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to New Zealand?

    For a flight from San Diego to New Zealand, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to New Zealand?

    Delta, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines can get you from San Diego to New Zealand in just under 17h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 51m. There are 6507 mi between San Diego and New Zealand. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to New Zealand?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to New Zealand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand (average of $650). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,558). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to New Zealand

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to New Zealand. 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 March 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$786Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$993Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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