SAN - AKL

$427 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Auckland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Auckland departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$960
Overall average: $1,005
Delta
Thu 4/23Thu 4/30
SAN - AKL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$427
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/24
SAN - AKL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $960 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Auckland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $846 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 46m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Auckland (SAN-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Auckland 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Auckland

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 6:50 am
SAN
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AKL
16h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 9:24 am
AKL
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SAN
15h 24m
1 stop
$960Delta
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 7:10 am
SAN
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AKL
26h 44m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 9:59 am
AKL
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SAN
15h 09m
1 stop
$962United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14
Delta Logo
7:12 pm - 6:50 am
SAN
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AKL
40h 38m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 10:19 am
AKL
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SAN
16h 19m
1 stop
$964Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:08 pm - 12:45 pm
SAN
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AKL
23h 37m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 6:12 pm
AKL
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SAN
17h 22m
1 stop
$966Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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5:59 pm - 12:45 pm
SAN
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AKL
23h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:15 am
AKL
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SAN
31h 25m
1 stop
$997Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Mon, May 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 12:45 pm
SAN
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AKL
32h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 11:47 pm
AKL
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SAN
22h 57m
1 stop
$1,008Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 9
Air New Zealand Logo
4:09 pm - 6:00 am
SAN
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AKL
18h 51m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
8:15 pm - 7:51 pm
AKL
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SAN
18h 36m
1 stop
$1,009Air New Zealand
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 4
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 6:50 am
SAN
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AKL
25h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 6:59 pm
AKL
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SAN
24h 59m
1 stop
$1,010Delta
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Aug 3
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 7:10 am
SAN
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AKL
24h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 4:07 pm
AKL
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SAN
21h 17m
1 stop
$1,012United Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
7:12 pm - 6:50 am
SAN
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AKL
40h 38m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 2:57 pm
AKL
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SAN
20h 57m
1 stop
$1,014Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Auckland flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip 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.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Auckland is October, where tickets cost $899 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,421 and $1,708 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$427
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 77% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Auckland

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Auckland was $427 for a one-way ticket and $960 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Auckland?

    A passport is required to fly from San Diego to Auckland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Auckland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Auckland?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Auckland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Auckland, Air New Zealand or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,400 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,040 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Auckland?

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

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

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and AKL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Auckland from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Auckland? 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 610 reviews
8.6Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

10.0 ExcellentAllan, Mar 2026
YVR - AKL
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Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

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

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.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

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

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

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

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