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Flights from San Diego to Auckland
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Auckland. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 15h 50m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 50m
San Diego to Auckland at a glance
Fastest journey15h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Auckland
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAN Los Angeles (LAX) AKL
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines
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SAN San Francisco (SFO) AKL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, United Airlines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) AKL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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SAN Honolulu (HNL) AKL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 10,472 km6,503 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +21hAuckland vs San Diego
- Currency in Auckland
- NZD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → AKL
Flights from San Diego to Auckland: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Auckland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Auckland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,472 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Auckland?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Vancouver (YVR). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Auckland?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Auckland?
Auckland is 21 hours ahead of San Diego.
