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How to get fromNew Zealand to San Diegoby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from New Zealand to San Diego by plane or train

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  1. Fly Tauranga Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane TRG - SAN
    17h 16m
    $504–1,716

  2. Fly Auckland to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane AKL - SAN
    17h 9m
    $391–1,404

  3. Fly Tauranga Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TRG - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    19h 32m
    $401–1,414

  4. Fly Auckland to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AKL - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    19h 20m
    $398–1,402

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration21h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,483.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 16m

What companies run services between New Zealand and San Diego, CA, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 4 times a day.

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