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Cheapest return flight
$1,844
Typical prices: $1,979-$2,517
Delta
Tue 30/10Thu 8/11
AKL - SAN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$821
Typical prices: $984-$1,296
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/2
AKL - SAN • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
When to travel
December
Cheapest • 28% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to San Diego

 
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Recent return flight deals to San Diego

Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
13:45 - 15:56Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
22h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
13:36 - 08:55San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
22h 19m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles
$1,844Delta
2 days ago
Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
13:45 - 15:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
21h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
13:36 - 08:55San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
22h 19m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles
$1,844Delta
2 days ago
Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
13:45 - 19:14Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
25h 29m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
19:59 - 08:55San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
15h 56m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,844Delta
2 days ago
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 9 Jan
Delta Logo
13:45 - 15:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
21h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
15:59 - 08:55San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
19h 56m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,847Delta
1 day ago
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 9 Jan
Delta Logo
13:45 - 15:56Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
22h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
10:00 - 08:55San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
25h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,923Delta
1 day ago
Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 9 Jan
Delta Logo
13:45 - 15:56Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
22h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
17:00 - 08:55San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
18h 55m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles
$1,927Delta
1 day ago
Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 16:10Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
29h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 06:10San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
40h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$2,174Multiple Airlines
6 hours ago
Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
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14:00 - 15:55Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
22h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 18:25San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
29h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$2,207Multiple Airlines
21 hours ago
Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
20:20 - 20:08Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
20h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
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14:30 - 05:50San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
18h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
$2,347Air New Zealand
2 days ago
Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
20:20 - 17:29Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
18h 09m1 stop Los Angeles
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 05:45San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
17h 40m1 stop San Francisco
$2,448Air New Zealand
21 hours ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to San Diego

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What is the cheapest flight to San Diego?

Auckland to San Diego is the cheapest route at $1,844 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to San Diego?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to San Diego costs $2,251, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,249.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego at $2,038 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,531.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego?

Morning flights to San Diego are the cheapest at $2,107 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,516.

What is a good deal for flights to San Diego?

Flights under $1,979 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to San Diego at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,979.

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Key details for flights to San Diego

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$821
Beat the crowds with an average 52% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 45% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland to San Diego

When to book flights to San Diego

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Your questions about flights to San Diego, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to San Diego is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San Diego is around $1,979 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How far is San Diego from San Diego city centre?

    San Diego is 3.3 km from San Diego city centre.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San Diego?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from New Zealand to San Diego at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to San Diego. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking San Diego flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to San Diego, a good return fare is around $1,979. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to San Diego in December. Return fares historically average $1,614, making December the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to $410 on a return flight. Morning flights to San Diego average $2,107 compared to $2,516 for evening flights.
  • Once you arrive in San Diego, a great place to start is Pacific Beach Park. It is popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top airline flying to San Diego

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 675 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Sept 2026
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Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

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