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Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN)

AKL — SAN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to San Diego are usually found in May or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 September 17, 2025.

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May

Average price

$1,275
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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Diego

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Auckland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Auckland to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to San Diego round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to San Diego round-trip from $1,272.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to San Diego 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 Auckland to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Auckland to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 airline flying from Auckland to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Auckland to San Diego. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,272Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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