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$1,505 Find Cheap Flights to San Diego

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$1,505
Air New Zealand
Thu 21/5Tue 26/5
CHC - SAN • 2 stops
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December
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Cheap Flights to San Diego

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to San Diego

Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Air New Zealand Logo
14:00 - 19:51
CHC
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SAN
24h 51m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:49 - 08:55
SAN
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CHC
27h 06m
2 stops
$1,505Air New Zealand
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:05 - 09:58
CHC
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SAN
47h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:41 - 23:55
SAN
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CHC
59h 14m
2 stops
$1,512American Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:05 - 22:23
CHC
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SAN
36h 18m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:18 - 13:15
SAN
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CHC
26h 57m
2 stops
$1,582American Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
American Airlines Logo
06:05 - 09:58
CHC
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SAN
47h 53m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:18 - 23:55
SAN
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CHC
37h 37m
2 stops
$1,622American Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:44
CHC
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SAN
26h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:54 - 09:35
SAN
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CHC
27h 41m
1 stop
$1,831United Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:44
CHC
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SAN
26h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 09:35
SAN
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CHC
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,835United Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 10:22
CHC
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SAN
24h 22m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 09:35
SAN
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CHC
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,836United Airlines
Thu, 19 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:44
CHC
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SAN
26h 44m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 13:25
SAN
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CHC
21h 35m
2 stops
$1,858United Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 17:18
CHC
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SAN
47h 13m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:55 - 12:05
SAN
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CHC
24h 10m
2 stops
$2,164Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 26 May
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 14:08
CHC
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SAN
27h 08m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:09 - 00:40
SAN
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CHC
37h 31m
3 stops
$2,821Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Diego

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to San Diego is December, where tickets cost $1,515 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $2,494 and $2,380 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is December with an average price of $1,515.

Good to know – Book Cheap San Diego Plane Tickets

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$1,505
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking San Diego flights

  • How far is San Diego Airport from central San Diego?

    There are 4 km between San Diego city centre and San Diego Airport.

  • What is the name of San Diego’s airport?

    All flights to San Diego land at San Diego Airport. The airport code is SAN,and it can also be referred to as Lindbergh Field, San Diego, or San Diego Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San Diego?

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to San Diego. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 601 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

2.0 MediocreSharon, Feb 2026
LAX - CLE
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This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

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.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

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!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

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

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

My experience was good with United too But only not so good thing was that at Calgary airport I was not given lounge access despite of flying business. Aspire lounge denied it to me, which was unfair I feel

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

I knew I was going to fall asleep unsettlingly from exhaustion so I warned the guy next to me in advance. The attendant took to checking on me frequently and even insisted I take my snack because I said no while sleep hazed and then absolutely wanted it about 5 minutes later. He was So caring and kind to my situation!!

The flight was very smooth and good. Boarding was fast, but the staff was just decently friendly.

I liked the behaviour of the crew members.The flight was good.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

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