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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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

Departing on a Saturday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 25% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Auckland to San Diego at least 58 days early can save you up to 62% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 58 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Auckland to San Diego for as little as $1,077 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,297 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to San Diego?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Auckland. Users have commonly found prices around $1,182 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $949. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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

When flying from Auckland to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San Diego?

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

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.

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

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

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

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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

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.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to San Diego.
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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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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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Auckland with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to San Diego

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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.

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

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San Diego?

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

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

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