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Cheap flights from San Diego to Christchurch from $1,097

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11:08 am - 9:05 amSAN-CHC
24h 57m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 7:54 pmCHC-SAN
24h 54m2 stops
$1,097Air New Zealand
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 2:40 pmSAN-CHC
27h 04m2 stops
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9:50 am - 2:32 pmCHC-SAN
25h 42m2 stops
$1,108American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Air New Zealand Logo
7:52 pm - 7:25 amSAN-CHC
38h 33m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:00 pm - 11:40 pmCHC-SAN
31h 40m2 stops
$1,145Air New Zealand
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 12:40 amSAN-CHC
33h 35m2 stops
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6:10 am - 5:24 pmCHC-SAN
31h 14m2 stops
$1,268Air Canada
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Air New Zealand Logo
7:38 pm - 6:05 pmSAN-CHC
25h 27m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 11:40 pmCHC-SAN
26h 40m2 stops
$1,270Air New Zealand
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Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 2:40 pmSAN-CHC
25h 15m3 stops
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9:00 am - 3:50 pmCHC-SAN
27h 50m2 stops
$1,315American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:25 pmSAN-CHC
34h 10m3 stops
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6:10 am - 10:27 amCHC-SAN
25h 17m2 stops
$1,329United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 11:05 pmSAN-CHC
32h 00m3 stops
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6:10 am - 2:52 pmCHC-SAN
29h 42m3 stops
$1,729Air Canada
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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31
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7:00 am - 2:00 pmSAN-CHC
58h 00m3 stops
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6:20 pm - 6:29 pmCHC-SAN
45h 09m3 stops
$3,248Emirates
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22
Emirates Logo
10:23 am - 2:00 pmSAN-CHC
54h 37m3 stops
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6:20 pm - 10:30 pmCHC-SAN
49h 10m3 stops
$3,540Emirates
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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
Jan 19
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
24h 57m
2 stops
CHC9:05 amChristchurch
Jan 31
CHC4:00 pmChristchurch
24h 54m
2 stops
SAN7:54 pmSan Diego
$1,097
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Air New Zealand
Feb 7
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
38h 33m
2 stops
CHC7:25 amChristchurch
Feb 22
CHC1:00 pmChristchurch
31h 40m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,145
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Air New Zealand
Mar 5
SAN7:38 pmSan Diego
25h 27m
2 stops
CHC6:05 pmChristchurch
Mar 9
CHC5:00 pmChristchurch
26h 40m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,270
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Emirates flights from San Diego to Christchurch

Our best Emirates deals on San Diego to Christchurch flight tickets
Emirates
Feb 7
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
58h 00m
3 stops
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
Feb 22
CHC6:20 pmChristchurch
45h 09m
3 stops
SAN6:29 pmSan Diego
$3,248
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Emirates
Dec 4
SAN10:23 amSan Diego
54h 37m
3 stops
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
Dec 11
CHC6:20 pmChristchurch
49h 10m
3 stops
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
$3,540
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Emirates
Dec 10
SAN10:23 amSan Diego
54h 37m
3 stops
CHC2:00 pmChristchurch
Dec 27
CHC6:20 pmChristchurch
45h 23m
3 stops
SAN6:43 pmSan Diego
$4,781
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San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 1/19

11:08 am-9:05 am

2 stops24h 57m

Christchurch

Sat 1/31

4:00 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$1,097

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 12/4

2:36 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 04m

Christchurch

Thu 12/11

9:50 am-2:32 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$1,108

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:52 pm-7:25 am

2 stops38h 33m

Christchurch

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,145

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:05 pm-12:40 am

2 stops33h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

6:10 am-5:24 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$1,268

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 3/5

7:38 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 27m

Christchurch

Mon 3/9

5:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,270

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 12/4

4:25 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops25h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 12/11

9:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,315

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:15 am-1:25 pm

3 stops34h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 1/31

6:10 am-10:27 am

2 stops25h 17m

$1,329

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Mon 1/19

6:05 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops32h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 1/31

6:10 am-2:52 pm

3 stops29h 42m

$1,729

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-2:00 pm

3 stops58h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 2/22

6:20 pm-6:29 pm

3 stops45h 09m

$3,248

San DiegoChristchurch

SAN - CHC

SANCHC

San Diego

Thu 12/4

10:23 am-2:00 pm

3 stops54h 37m

Christchurch

Thu 12/11

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops49h 10m

$3,540

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Christchurch?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch from San Diego. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,329. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from San Diego to Christchurch on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,964. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Christchurch?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from San Diego to Christchurch in the evening for as low as $1,592. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Christchurch is in the morning when prices are around $1,853.

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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 23h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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    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
526 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,298Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,007 reviews
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