Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Auckland?

Flights from San Diego to Auckland usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Auckland?

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Diego to Auckland.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Auckland pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Auckland most commonly connect through: • San Francisco (SFO) – 58% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) – 37% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 4% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Auckland?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from San Diego to Auckland. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,533 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,884, a difference of $1,351. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Auckland?

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sparks Arena, Skycity Auckland, and Sky Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Auckland?

A direct flight from San Diego to Auckland takes 00m, covering 16,853 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Auckland?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Auckland looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Auckland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,365, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San Diego to Auckland?

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 56m, compared to 17h 01m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 20h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Auckland?

Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Diego (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Auckland Intl Airport (AKL)?

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $76 for economy cars. Top options include: • New Zealand Discount Car Rentals • Snap Rentals • Europcar • EZI • EZU Car Rental

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Auckland flight?

Return flights from San Diego to Auckland range from $1,807 to $2,968, with an average of $2,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,807 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from San Diego to Auckland?

Return flights from San Diego to Auckland typically range from $1,807 to $2,968. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,947 on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Auckland?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Auckland. It's 32% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Auckland?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Auckland at $1,737 return. •December ($3,199) and September ($3,080) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Auckland?

Air Canada ($1,947) and Qantas Airways ($2,025) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from San Diego to Auckland according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from San Diego to Auckland?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most popular stopover for the San Diego to Auckland route. 58% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via SFO.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San Diego to Auckland?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,182. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Auckland, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Auckland stopovers at 10h over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $1,807-$2,968

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Typical prices: $1,013-$2,259

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Sat, 30 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

16:45 - 11:00SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

21h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl

06:20 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

30h 35m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,947Air Canada

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

14:18 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

21h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:20 - 15:41AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,025Qantas Airways

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

11:20 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

24h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:20 - 14:30AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

22h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,043Qantas Airways

Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

12:24 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 46m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:20 - 12:16AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 56m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$2,047American Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

12:17 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 53m1 stop San Francisco

15:50 - 20:38AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 48m1 stop San Francisco

$2,065United Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

12:17 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 53m1 stop San Francisco

15:50 - 20:38AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

25h 48m1 stop San Francisco

$2,066United Airlines

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16:51 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:20 - 15:34AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 14m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$2,072American Airlines

Sun, 24 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

13:04 - 09:10SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 06m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

15:50 - 18:24AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$2,073American Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar

18:00 - 14:05SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 05m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:00 - 23:43AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

38h 43m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

$2,093Multiple Airlines

Sat, 13 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

20:10 - 09:55SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 45m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

15:50 - 14:43AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 53m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$2,136Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

16:45 - 18:25SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

08:00 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,620Multiple Airlines

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16:45 - 18:25SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

08:00 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$1,705Multiple Airlines

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16:45 - 17:00SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

08:00 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,219Multiple Airlines

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16:45 - 18:25SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

08:00 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 55m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,429Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

17:15 - 00:45SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

06:20 - 16:25AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 05m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,600Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

17:15 - 00:30SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

06:20 - 16:25AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 05m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,646Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

06:25 - 20:30SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 05m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Brisbane

08:00 - 23:57AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

36h 57m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Denver Intl

$2,703Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

08:05 - 13:40SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 35m2 stops Honolulu Papeete Faaa

15:50 - 12:07AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

17h 17m1 stop San Francisco

$2,916Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

18:26 - 17:00SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 34m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:00 - 17:17AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 17m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,945Air New Zealand

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

06:25 - 00:05SAN San Diego-AKL Auckland Intl

44h 40m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Melbourne

20:20 - 23:57AKL Auckland Intl-SAN San Diego

24h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$2,946Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from San Diego to Auckland? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Auckland departing in January.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Auckland?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Auckland. It's 32% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Auckland? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from San Diego to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Auckland at $1,737 return.
•December ($3,199) and September ($3,080) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Auckland?
Only Economy class is available on flights from San Diego to Auckland.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Auckland?
A direct flight from San Diego to Auckland takes 00m, covering 16,853 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Auckland?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Auckland flight?
Return flights from San Diego to Auckland range from $1,807 to $2,968, with an average of $2,243 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,807 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Auckland looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Auckland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,365, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Auckland Intl Airport (AKL)?
Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• Europcar
• EZI
• EZU Car Rental
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Auckland?
Flights from San Diego to Auckland usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Auckland pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Auckland most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Auckland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from San Diego to Auckland. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,533 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $2,884, a difference of $1,351.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from San Diego to Auckland?
Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 56m, compared to 17h 01m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 20h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Auckland?
Auckland is 20 hours ahead of San Diego (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Auckland?
Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sparks Arena, Skycity Auckland, and Sky Tower. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $1,533, about $1,351 less than Sunday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Auckland trip for February. Fares historically average $1,737 return in that month –- typically $1,462 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Auckland Intl Airport.

• Ibis Budget Auckland Airport
• Novotel Auckland Airport
• Jetpark Hotel Auckland Airport

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