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Cheapest return flight
$1,610
Typical prices: $1,684-$2,414
Air Canada
Sat 3/11Sat 10/11
AKL - SAN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$866
Typical prices: $896-$1,246
Multiple Airlines
Wed 31/1
AKL - SAN • 3 stops
Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 40% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to San Diego

 
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Recent return flight deals to San Diego

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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06:20 - 16:25AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
31h 05m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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17:15 - 18:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,610Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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20:20 - 20:24AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
21h 04m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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06:15 - 09:10SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 55m1 stop San Francisco
$1,704Air New Zealand
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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15:50 - 08:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:20 - 09:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,730American Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
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15:50 - 08:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:20 - 09:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,730American Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:00 - 20:24AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
21h 24m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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18:26 - 09:10SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
17h 44m1 stop San Francisco
$1,730Air New Zealand
Wed, 13 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 08:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:20 - 09:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,730American Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
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15:50 - 08:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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08:00 - 09:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,730American Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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15:50 - 08:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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13:04 - 09:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 21m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,730American Airlines
Wed, 13 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
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15:50 - 08:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:20 - 09:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
25h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,730American Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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19:55 - 11:57AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
37h 02m1 stop San Francisco
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18:26 - 05:45SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
38h 19m1 stop San Francisco
$1,751Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

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

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to San Diego with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to San Diego?

Auckland to San Diego is the cheapest route at $1,610 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?

A return flight to San Diego costs $2,055 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $2,055.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego at $1,652 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,278.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

•December is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego with an average price of $1,243 return.
•April ($2,551) and July ($2,455) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Afternoon flights to San Diego are the cheapest at $1,892 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $2,486.

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Key details for flights to San Diego

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$866
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights to San Diego

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Your questions about flights to San Diego, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • 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 $1,684 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?

    United 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, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,684 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to San Diego in December. Return fares historically average $1,243 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 midday to save up to $594 per return. Midday flights to San Diego average $1,892 compared to $2,486 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • 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 669 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
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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