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$564+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — AKL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:25 amSAN - AKL
2 stops61h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/3011:30 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops28h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,458
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:13 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops55h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/2711:30 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,581
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:05 amSAN - AKL
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3011:30 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:38 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop20h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/83:50 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,855
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/246:30 amSAN - AKL
2 stops29h 05mDelta
Wed 12/312:35 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops29h 38mDelta
Deal found 12/9$1,892
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/145:00 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop31h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/1611:30 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops20h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,894
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/165:00 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/224:05 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,905
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:45 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/87:00 amAKL - SAN
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/9$1,981
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/263:38 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop20h 32mQantas Airways
Thu 1/81:20 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop20h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$1,989
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/143:40 pmSAN - WLG
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/219:55 amWLG - SAN
2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,333
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:00 pmSAN - CHC
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/58:10 pmCHC - SAN
2 stops44h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/8$3,068
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/196:10 pmSAN - CHC
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:45 amCHC - SAN
3 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$4,355

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 December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$758
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$564
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,708
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to New Zealand that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 2/11

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/24

2:00 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$776

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$782

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sat 1/17

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

2:00 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$821

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 3/11

10:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop25h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$851

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 3/10

1:27 pm-7:35 am

2 stops22h 08m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/16

1:35 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop29h 17m

$851

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 3/6

4:00 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/11

1:50 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 2/3

4:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

1:20 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop23h 23m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 2/18

11:57 am-9:10 am

1 stop24h 13m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-11:44 am

1 stop17h 54m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 2/3

2:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop20h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-9:55 am

1 stop16h 20m

$861

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 2/6

9:55 am-9:10 am

1 stop26h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/15

3:50 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$861

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand (average of $596). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 December 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to New Zealand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, and United 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
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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?

    Air Canada, Delta, and Air New Zealand can get you from San Diego to New Zealand in just under 25h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 05m. 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 - Wellington 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to New Zealand (average of $596). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,489). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$794Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,050Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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