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Cheap flights from San Diego to Christchurch from $1,229

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Multiple Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 12:20 am
SAN
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CHC
35h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 10:59 pm
CHC
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SAN
25h 24m
2 stops
$1,229Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 am - 8:10 am
SAN
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CHC
28h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:05 am - 11:35 am
CHC
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SAN
24h 30m
2 stops
$1,362Air New Zealand
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29
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7:41 pm - 11:20 pm
SAN
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CHC
30h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:17 pm
CHC
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SAN
32h 17m
2 stops
$1,382United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:27 pm - 3:25 pm
SAN
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CHC
46h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 12:13 pm
CHC
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SAN
21h 03m
2 stops
$1,427Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Air New Zealand Logo
5:00 pm - 11:20 pm
SAN
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CHC
34h 20m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:00 pm - 5:26 pm
CHC
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SAN
23h 26m
2 stops
$1,571Air New Zealand
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23
Air New Zealand Logo
6:28 pm - 11:20 pm
SAN
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CHC
32h 52m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:00 am - 8:08 pm
CHC
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SAN
29h 08m
2 stops
$1,572Air New Zealand
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 23
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3:43 pm - 3:25 pm
SAN
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CHC
28h 42m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:10 pm
CHC
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SAN
29h 50m
3 stops
$1,578Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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4:25 pm - 11:59 pm
SAN
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CHC
34h 34m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 am - 8:15 pm
CHC
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SAN
32h 15m
2 stops
$1,644Qantas Airways
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
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9:59 pm - 8:50 am
SAN
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CHC
37h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 5:29 pm
CHC
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SAN
21h 24m
2 stops
$1,653Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 21
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3:43 pm - 12:20 am
SAN
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CHC
37h 37m
3 stops
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3:00 pm - 5:26 pm
CHC
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SAN
21h 26m
2 stops
$1,740Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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Air New Zealand flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Diego to Christchurch flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Nov 20
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
28h 50m
2 stops
CHC8:10 amChristchurch
Nov 29
CHC8:05 amChristchurch
24h 30m
2 stops
SAN11:35 amSan Diego
$1,362
Air New Zealand
Oct 8
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
34h 20m
2 stops
CHC11:20 pmChristchurch
Oct 23
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
23h 26m
2 stops
SAN5:26 pmSan Diego
$1,571
Air New Zealand
Oct 8
SAN6:28 pmSan Diego
32h 52m
2 stops
CHC11:20 pmChristchurch
Oct 23
CHC11:00 amChristchurch
29h 08m
2 stops
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
$1,572

Qantas Airways flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Diego to Christchurch flight tickets
Qantas Airways
Dec 7
SAN4:25 pmSan Diego
34h 34m
3 stops
CHC11:59 pmChristchurch
Dec 21
CHC9:00 amChristchurch
32h 15m
2 stops
SAN8:15 pmSan Diego
$1,644
Qantas Airways
Oct 8
SAN1:08 pmSan Diego
39h 12m
3 stops
CHC12:20 amChristchurch
Oct 23
CHC4:45 pmChristchurch
42h 54m
3 stops
SAN3:39 pmSan Diego
$2,219
Qantas Airways
Dec 27
SAN3:38 pmSan Diego
32h 27m
2 stops
CHC9:05 pmChristchurch
Jan 4
CHC6:50 pmChristchurch
38h 54m
2 stops
SAN12:44 pmSan Diego
$2,427

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San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 8/21

5:22 pm-12:20 am

2 stops35h 58m

Christchurch

Fri 8/28

4:35 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,229
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San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 11/20

6:20 am-8:10 am

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 11/29

8:05 am-11:35 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,362

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 11/7

7:41 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops30h 39m

Christchurch

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-5:17 pm

2 stops32h 17m

$1,382

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 8/6

9:27 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops46h 58m

Christchurch

Thu 8/13

10:10 am-12:13 pm

2 stops21h 03m

$1,427

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 10/8

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 10/23

2:00 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$1,571

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 10/8

6:28 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops32h 52m

Christchurch

Fri 10/23

11:00 am-8:08 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,572

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 8/21

3:43 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 42m

Christchurch

Fri 8/28

6:20 am-5:10 pm

3 stops29h 50m

$1,578

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 12/7

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops34h 34m

Christchurch

Mon 12/21

9:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$1,644

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 12/7

9:59 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 51m

Christchurch

Mon 12/21

5:05 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops21h 24m

$1,653

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 8/20

3:43 pm-12:20 am

3 stops37h 37m

Christchurch

Thu 8/27

3:00 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops21h 26m

$1,740

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Fastest flight time

20h 19m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Christchurch takes 20h 19m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Christchurch

  • How far is San Diego to Christchurch by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Diego to Christchurch is 6872.8 mi. Typically, this will take 20h 19m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Christchurch Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Christchurch Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Christchurch Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Christchurch Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Christchurch Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Christchurch Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Christchurch?

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,066Free CancellationRating
8.0
650 reviews
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