HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Wellington

$993+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Wellington (WLG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — WLG
ago. 25 — sep. 11
lun. 8/25
lun. 9/1
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Wellington with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Wellington (WLG). 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 agosto 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$993
(American Airlines)
From San Diego to Wellington
Search Deals

Find flight deals from San Diego to Wellington

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 20, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/164:59 pmSAN - WLG
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/233:55 pmWLG - SAN
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,139
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
vie. 10/38:39 pmSAN - WLG
2 stops31h 26mAir New Zealand
vie. 10/105:45 pmWLG - SAN
2 stops22h 07mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/19$1,699
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mar. 9/28:37 pmSAN - WLG
2 stops32h 28mAir New Zealand
vie. 9/58:00 pmWLG - SAN
2 stops42h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/19$2,036
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
vie. 10/36:15 amSAN - WLG
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/105:45 pmWLG - SAN
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$2,086
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
mar. 9/21:58 pmSAN - WLG
3 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/59:05 pmWLG - SAN
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$2,587

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Wellington 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 agosto 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Wellington that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

lun. 2/9

9:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Wellington

jue. 2/19

9:15 am-4:03 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$993

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

mar. 9/16

4:59 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Wellington

mar. 9/23

3:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,139

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

lun. 2/9

6:10 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops29h 10m

Wellington

jue. 2/19

6:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,146

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

vie. 10/3

8:39 pm-12:05 am

2 stops31h 26m

Wellington

vie. 10/10

5:45 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$1,699

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

mar. 9/2

8:37 pm-12:05 am

2 stops32h 28m

Wellington

vie. 9/5

8:00 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops42h 42m

$2,036

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

vie. 10/3

6:15 am-11:20 am

3 stops33h 05m

Wellington

vie. 10/10

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

3 stops25h 15m

$2,086

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

mar. 9/2

1:58 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops29h 47m

Wellington

vie. 9/5

9:05 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops35h 15m

$2,587

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

mar. 11/11

12:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,646

San DiegoWellington

SAN - WLG

SANWLG

San Diego

mar. 11/11

10:25 am-12:05 am

3 stops40h 40m

$2,124

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/18

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated agosto 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Wellington, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Wellington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Wellington?

    For as low as $993, American Airlines can have you in Wellington from San Diego in 34h 35m. There are 6691 mi between San Diego and Wellington.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $1,378.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Wellington?

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Wellington (average of $1,311). Flying from San Diego to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Wellington

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
San Francisco to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Auckland flights
Ontario to Auckland flights
Santa Ana to Auckland flights
San Francisco to Christchurch flights
San Jose to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Queenstown flights
Los Angeles to Christchurch flights
Burbank to Auckland flights
San Francisco to Queenstown flights
San Diego to Auckland flights
San Francisco to Wellington flights
Ontario to Queenstown flights
Los Angeles to Wellington flights
Oakland to Auckland flights
Las Vegas to Auckland flights
Reno to Auckland flights
Santa Ana to Queenstown flights
San Jose to Christchurch flights
Los Angeles to Hamilton flights
San Francisco to New Plymouth flights
San Francisco to Hamilton flights
Santa Rosa to Auckland flights
Sacramento to Auckland flights
Long Beach to Auckland flights
Ontario to Wellington flights
Los Angeles to Blenheim flights
Medford to Auckland flights
Los Angeles to Nelson flights
Fresno to Auckland flights
San Francisco to Dunedin flights
Monterey to Auckland flights
San Jose to Queenstown flights
Los Angeles to Tauranga flights
Los Angeles to Rotorua flights
San Francisco to Tauranga flights
San Francisco to Gisborne flights
Santa Barbara to Auckland flights
San Jose to Wellington flights
San Diego to Christchurch flights
San Jose to Dunedin flights
San Francisco to Napier flights
San Francisco to Rotorua flights
San Francisco to Taupo flights
San Diego to Queenstown flights

Top airline flying from San Diego to Wellington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Wellington. 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 agosto 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,378Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.