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$530+ 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AKL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$723
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$530
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,592
From San Diego to New Zealand
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/86:10 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/187:00 amAKL - SAN
2 stops31h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$812
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/244:40 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
Fri 10/317:00 amAKL - SAN
2 stops30h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$858
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/96:15 amSAN - AKL
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/183:50 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop15h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$862
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:59 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop15h 36mDelta
Sat 12/132:35 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop15h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/11$863
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/279:45 amSAN - AKL
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Mon 11/32:35 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops22h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/9$866
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 11/51:15 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops22h 20mDelta
Mon 11/172:35 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops24h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/9$867
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1712:45 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops38h 45mAir Canada
Fri 11/218:00 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops42h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$873
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/247:10 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops40h 25mDelta
Sun 11/92:35 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops24h 36mDelta
Deal found 9/9$877
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 Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:45 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/154:20 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$879
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/1010:00 amSAN - AKL
1 stop25h 35mDelta
Sat 11/152:35 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop15h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/9$912
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:26 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/307:00 amAKL - SAN
2 stops36h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$915

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 1/29

1:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/19

3:50 pm-10:04 am

1 stop15h 14m

$862

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 3/6

10:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop25h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-9:17 am

1 stop15h 17m

$862

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sun 11/9

7:50 pm-9:10 am

1 stop16h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/21

3:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop15h 51m

$862

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 11/6

7:48 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 47m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/20

2:35 pm-9:19 am

1 stop15h 44m

$862

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 11/6

7:48 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 47m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/19

2:35 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$862

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 1/12

7:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/23

2:35 pm-9:19 am

1 stop15h 44m

$862

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 10/25

10:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop25h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/1

1:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop15h 45m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 11/29

7:59 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 36m

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/13

2:35 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$863

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Mon 10/27

9:45 am-7:35 am

2 stops25h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/3

2:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop15h 45m

$866

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, and Hawaiian 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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 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?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada can get you from San Diego to New Zealand in just under 23h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 45m. 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?

    Most travelers choose San Diego - Auckland Intl, San Diego - Christchurch or San Diego - Queenstown Intl when deciding on the best route 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to New Zealand

Discover the top 4 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$794Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,002Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,207Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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