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Cheapest return flight
$2,596
Typical prices: $1,847-$2,665
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/12Mon 1/1
AKL - SAN • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$817
Typical prices: $1,037-$1,496
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/2
AKL - SAN • 2 stops
Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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AKL - SAN
Cheapest • 16% average savings
ZQN - SAN
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights to San Diego

 
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Recent return flight deals to San Diego

Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
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08:15 - 14:41Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
27h 26m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles San Francisco
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14:04 - 09:10San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
22h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,596Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
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13:20 - 12:16Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
19h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:13 - 09:10San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
20h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,596Qantas Airways
1 day ago
Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
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15:50 - 15:33Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
20h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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08:00 - 09:10San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
28h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,653American Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
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08:15 - 14:41Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
27h 26m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles San Francisco
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17:01 - 18:00San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
27h 59m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$3,523Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan
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08:00 - 23:58Auckland  Auckland Intl-San Diego San Diego
36h 58m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl
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06:36 - 11:00San Diego  San Diego-Auckland Auckland Intl
31h 24m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Vancouver Intl
$4,346Multiple Airlines
1 day ago
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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 $2,596 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 $2,206, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,123, while Queenstown runs a bit higher at $2,918.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego at $1,939 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,672.

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

Morning flights to San Diego are the cheapest at $2,123 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,535.

What is a good deal for flights to San Diego?

Flights under $1,847 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 $1,847.

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Key details for flights to San Diego

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$817
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in travellers.
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 $1,847 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?

    Delta 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 $1,847. 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 $1,626, 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 $413 on a return flight. Morning flights to San Diego average $2,123 compared to $2,535 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 684 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.5Food
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Crew so friendly and helpful. Fantastic business class seats on the 787.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2026
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Crew so friendly and helpful. Fantastic business class seats on the 787.

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

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