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$1,054 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Christchurch

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Christchurch departing on 2/26. 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
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Christchurch

Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 12:40 am
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38h 55m2 stops
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4:05 pm - 12:03 pm
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39h 58m2 stops
$1,054Air Canada
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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6:05 pm - 2:40 pm
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23h 35m2 stops
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6:10 am - 12:03 pm
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26h 53m2 stops
$1,083Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14
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10:09 pm - 10:35 am
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39h 26m1 stop
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4:00 pm - 7:48 pm
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23h 48m2 stops
$1,205Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 24
Air Canada Logo
12:30 pm - 11:05 pm
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39h 35m2 stops
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6:00 am - 8:53 pm
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SAN
33h 53m2 stops
$1,207Air Canada
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27
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7:45 am - 9:05 am
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CHC
28h 20m2 stops
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6:00 am - 10:24 am
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SAN
25h 24m2 stops
$1,216United Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
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12:46 pm - 1:15 pm
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27h 29m3 stops
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11:50 am - 3:03 pm
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24h 13m3 stops
$1,236American Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 27
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11:05 am - 9:05 am
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25h 00m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 11:50 am
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18h 35m1 stop
$1,339Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Mar 14
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 11:05 pm
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61h 25m3 stops
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4:05 pm - 5:24 pm
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45h 19m2 stops
$1,357Air Canada
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
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12:45 pm - 5:10 pm
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32h 25m2 stops
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4:05 pm - 5:24 pm
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45h 19m2 stops
$1,404Air Canada
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
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9:54 am - 9:35 am
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27h 41m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:44 pm
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26h 44m2 stops
$1,410United Airlines
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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 Canada ($1,054) and United Airlines ($1,216).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Diego and Christchurch?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from San Diego to Christchurch.

There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from San Diego to Christchurch. They are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Air New Zealand, with the best round-trip deal found costing $1,066. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

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Flight from San Diego to Christchurch

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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 $1,054 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Christchurch, Air New Zealand or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Christchurch are Air New Zealand and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,277 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,632 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 airlines 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 553 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
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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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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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

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

The flight attendants were great, I joked with one I can’t remember her name, a blond, really sweet. I thought it was run well very professional. This was great i survived Spirit, I know for which I speak.

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

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