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Cheapest return flight
$1,440
Typical prices: $2,000-$2,543
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Sat 3/11Sat 10/11
AKL - SAN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,083
Typical prices: $995-$1,310
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/4
AKL - SAN • 2 stops
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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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08:00 - 16:25AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
29h 25m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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17:15 - 18:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,440Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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15:50 - 22:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
27h 37m1 stop San Francisco
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06:15 - 00:50SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
45h 35m2 stops San Francisco Melbourne
$1,986United Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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15:50 - 18:37AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
23h 47m1 stop San Francisco
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13:31 - 09:10SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 39m1 stop San Francisco
$1,986United Airlines
Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec
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14:00 - 15:55AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
22h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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16:45 - 11:00SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$2,047Air Canada
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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08:00 - 15:55AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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16:45 - 17:25SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$2,177Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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19:55 - 23:57AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
25h 02m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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08:50 - 23:00SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
41h 10m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,347Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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20:20 - 17:17AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 57m1 stop Los Angeles
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16:45 - 05:50SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
16h 05m1 stop Los Angeles
$2,352Air New Zealand
Fri, 11 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec
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14:00 - 15:55AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
22h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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14:45 - 11:00SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Vancouver Intl
$2,382Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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06:50 - 16:08AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
30h 18m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Denver Intl
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08:50 - 18:00SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 10m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,413Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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15:50 - 12:27AKL  Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego
17h 37m1 stop San Francisco
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16:45 - 05:50SAN  San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl
16h 05m1 stop Los Angeles
$2,423Air New Zealand
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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 $1,440 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 $2,275, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Auckland average $2,273.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego at $2,059 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $2,557.

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

Morning flights to San Diego are the cheapest at $2,129 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,543.

What is a good deal for flights to San Diego?

Flights under $2,000 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 $2,000.

Key details for flights to San Diego

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$1,083
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 87% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Auckland to San Diego

When to book flights to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 $2,000 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, a good return fare is around $2,000. 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 $1,631, 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 $414 on a return flight. Morning flights to San Diego average $2,129 compared to $2,543 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 670 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.5Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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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