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Cheap flights from San Diego to Christchurch from $517

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Air New Zealand Logo
4:26 pm - 4:30 pm
SAN
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CHC
29h 04m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
4:05 pm - 11:59 pm
CHC
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SAN
26h 54m
2 stops
$1,070Air New Zealand
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
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9:54 am - 11:25 am
SAN
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CHC
28h 31m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 10:40 am
CHC
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SAN
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,172United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 9:05 am
SAN
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CHC
28h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:48 pm
CHC
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SAN
23h 18m
2 stops
$1,188United Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 6
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8:32 pm - 11:35 pm
SAN
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CHC
32h 03m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
11:00 am - 6:26 pm
CHC
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SAN
26h 26m
2 stops
$1,282Air New Zealand
Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 8
Air New Zealand Logo
11:01 am - 10:25 am
SAN
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CHC
28h 24m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:40 pm - 5:12 pm
CHC
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SAN
39h 32m
2 stops
$1,334Air New Zealand
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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5:00 pm - 10:25 am
SAN
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CHC
22h 25m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:05 pm - 11:59 pm
CHC
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SAN
46h 54m
2 stops
$1,345Air New Zealand
Sat, Apr 4 - Sat, Apr 11
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11:01 am - 10:35 am
SAN
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CHC
27h 34m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
6:30 am - 8:39 pm
CHC
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SAN
33h 09m
2 stops
$1,387Air New Zealand
Fri, Apr 3 - Sat, Apr 11
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6:10 pm - 11:20 pm
SAN
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CHC
33h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:25 pm
CHC
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SAN
30h 25m
2 stops
$1,389Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9
Air New Zealand Logo
11:01 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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CHC
35h 24m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 10:20 am
CHC
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SAN
44h 10m
3 stops
$1,694Air New Zealand
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
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11:01 am - 10:25 am
SAN
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CHC
27h 24m
2 stops
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5:05 pm - 10:20 am
CHC
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SAN
36h 15m
3 stops
$1,696Air New Zealand
Thu, Apr 2 - Thu, Apr 9

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
May 7
SAN4:26 pmSan Diego
29h 04m
2 stops
CHC4:30 pmChristchurch
May 14
CHC4:05 pmChristchurch
26h 54m
2 stops
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
$1,070
Air New Zealand
Jun 29
SAN8:32 pmSan Diego
32h 03m
2 stops
CHC11:35 pmChristchurch
Jul 8
CHC11:00 amChristchurch
26h 26m
2 stops
SAN6:26 pmSan Diego
$1,282
Air New Zealand
Apr 6
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
28h 24m
2 stops
CHC10:25 amChristchurch
Apr 13
CHC8:40 pmChristchurch
39h 32m
2 stops
SAN5:12 pmSan Diego
$1,334

Emirates flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Our best Emirates deals on San Diego to Christchurch flight tickets
Emirates
Apr 2
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
54h 55m
3 stops
CHC1:55 pmChristchurch
Apr 9
CHC5:45 pmChristchurch
46h 41m
3 stops
SAN9:26 pmSan Diego
$3,250
Emirates
Apr 6
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
54h 55m
3 stops
CHC12:55 pmChristchurch
Apr 13
CHC5:45 pmChristchurch
43h 53m
3 stops
SAN6:38 pmSan Diego
$3,424
Emirates
Mar 2
SAN10:30 amSan Diego
54h 30m
3 stops
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
Mar 6
CHC6:20 pmChristchurch
46h 58m
3 stops
SAN8:18 pmSan Diego
$3,474

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SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 5/7

4:26 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Christchurch

Thu 5/14

4:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,070

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 3/2

9:54 am-11:25 am

2 stops28h 31m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

2:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

$1,172

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 3/2

7:45 am-9:05 am

2 stops28h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

5:30 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$1,188

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 6/29

8:32 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops32h 03m

Christchurch

Wed 7/8

11:00 am-6:26 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$1,282

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 4/6

11:01 am-10:25 am

2 stops28h 24m

Christchurch

Mon 4/13

8:40 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops39h 32m

$1,334

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 4/4

5:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops22h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 4/11

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops46h 54m

$1,345

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Fri 4/3

11:01 am-10:35 am

2 stops27h 34m

Christchurch

Sat 4/11

6:30 am-8:39 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$1,387

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 4/2

6:10 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,389

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 4/6

11:01 am-5:25 pm

2 stops35h 24m

Christchurch

Mon 4/13

9:10 am-10:20 am

3 stops44h 10m

$1,694

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 4/2

11:01 am-10:25 am

2 stops27h 24m

Christchurch

Thu 4/9

5:05 pm-10:20 am

3 stops36h 15m

$1,696

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Fastest flight time

22h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Christchurch takes 22h 25m
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  • 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 22h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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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.

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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,066Free CancellationRating
8.0
590 reviews
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