SAN - CHC

$546 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Christchurch

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 Christchurch departing on 5/1. 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 Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,084
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/27Mon 5/4
SAN - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$546
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/1
SAN - CHC • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,084 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Christchurch (SAN-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Christchurch 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 Christchurch

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air New Zealand Logo
4:21 pm - 3:25 pm
SAN
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CHC
28h 04m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 am - 11:54 am
CHC
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SAN
20h 34m
2 stops
$1,084Air New Zealand
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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6:20 pm - 9:35 am
SAN
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CHC
20h 15m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:05 pm - 6:38 pm
CHC
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SAN
41h 33m
2 stops
$1,389Air New Zealand
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 8:55 am
SAN
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CHC
19h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 9:54 am
CHC
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SAN
32h 14m
3 stops
$1,554Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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CHC
40h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 5:25 pm
CHC
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SAN
30h 25m
2 stops
$2,007Air Canada
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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4:32 pm - 12:20 am
SAN
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CHC
36h 48m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 8:38 am
CHC
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SAN
35h 53m
3 stops
$2,086Qantas Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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CHC
40h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 5:25 pm
CHC
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SAN
30h 25m
2 stops
$2,088Air Canada
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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CHC
40h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:25 pm - 12:00 pm
CHC
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SAN
39h 35m
2 stops
$2,120Air Canada
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 12:40 am
SAN
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CHC
35h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:25 pm - 12:00 pm
CHC
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SAN
39h 35m
2 stops
$2,121Air Canada
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 11:05 pm
SAN
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CHC
39h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 3:39 pm
CHC
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SAN
28h 39m
3 stops
$2,195Air Canada
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
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12:10 pm - 12:55 pm
SAN
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CHC
53h 45m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
5:45 pm - 6:38 pm
CHC
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SAN
43h 53m
3 stops
$3,303Emirates
Booking Insights

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

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Christchurch?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Diego to Christchurch were found on Air New Zealand ($1,084) and United Airlines ($1,246).

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Cheapest flight$546
Flight from San Diego to Christchurch

When to book flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Christchurch

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Christchurch was $546 for a one-way ticket and $1,084 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Christchurch from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Christchurch?

    San Diego airport is called San Diego and the only airport in Christchurch is Christchurch.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Christchurch.

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

    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 Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch 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 Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and CHC 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 Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch 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 airline flying from San Diego to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch? 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 613 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

6.0 GoodZac, Mar 2026
WLG - CHC
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The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

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.

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