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$613+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to New Zealand

SAN — AKL
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to New Zealand

Sun 12/67:41 pm -
1 stop16h 29m
Tue 12/223:50 pm -
1 stop23h 51m
Deal found 11/3$1,161
Tue 12/11:05 pm -
2 stops23h 05m
Tue 12/81:20 pm -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 11/3$1,165
Thu 12/311:13 am -
1 stop24h 57m
Thu 12/101:20 pm -
1 stop20h 01m
Deal found 11/4$1,207
Thu 12/312:29 pm -
1 stop23h 41m
Thu 12/103:50 pm -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 11/4$1,215
Thu 12/311:13 am -
1 stop24h 57m
Sat 12/121:20 pm -
1 stop23h 21m
Deal found 11/4$1,243
Sat 11/284:40 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 12/51:20 pm -
1 stop26h 47m
Deal found 10/31$1,261
Thu 12/311:13 am -
1 stop24h 57m
Sat 12/123:50 pm -
2 stops18h 59m
Deal found 11/4$1,306
Thu 12/31:06 pm -
2 stops23h 49m
Sat 12/123:50 pm -
2 stops23h 33m
Deal found 11/4$1,315
Wed 12/302:45 pm -
2 stops23h 30m
Mon 1/115:10 pm -
2 stops23h 58m
Deal found 11/4$1,326
Tue 12/112:24 pm -
2 stops27h 41m
Tue 12/89:40 am -
2 stops23h 41m
Deal found 11/3$1,330
Sat 11/288:50 am -
3 stops31h 45m
Sat 12/58:00 am -
2 stops31h 16m
Deal found 10/31$1,362
Wed 12/94:01 pm -
1 stop21h 34m
Thu 12/179:40 am -
2 stops21h 43m
Deal found 11/1$1,381

Find flight deals from San Diego to New Zealand

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,157
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$613
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,152
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From San Diego to New Zealand
One-way flight from San Diego to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San DiegoAuckland

SAN San Diego - AKL Auckland Intl

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 3/16

6:15 am-1:25 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$774

San DiegoAuckland

SAN San Diego - AKL Auckland Intl

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 3/16

8:00 am-8:30 pm

3 stops40h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$787

San DiegoAuckland

SAN San Diego - AKL Auckland Intl

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 1/20

9:02 pm-10:15 pm

3 stops52h 13m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$835

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN San Diego - CHC Christchurch

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 12/9

8:57 am-10:55 pm

3 stops40h 58m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$835

San DiegoAuckland

SAN San Diego - AKL Auckland Intl

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 3/16

4:32 pm-9:10 am

1 stop20h 38m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$929

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN San Diego - CHC Christchurch

SANCHC

San Diego

Wed 12/30

7:04 am-3:25 pm

3 stops35h 21m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$943

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN San Diego - CHC Christchurch

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 1/1

9:32 am-12:50 pm

2 stops54h 18m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$964

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN San Diego - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SANZQN

San Diego

Sat 1/2

7:56 pm-10:05 am

3 stops41h 09m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,010

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN San Diego - CHC Christchurch

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 12/28

9:27 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops42h 43m

Christchurch

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,031

San DiegoQueenstown

SAN San Diego - ZQN Queenstown Intl

SANZQN

San Diego

Sun 1/3

8:12 am-10:05 am

3 stops28h 53m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,098

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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 $909). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 New Zealand can get you from San Diego to New Zealand in just under 22h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. There are 7088 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?

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  • 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 $909). Flying from San Diego to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,799). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$786Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$812Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$995Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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