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$424+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Australia

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SAN — SYD
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$884
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,169
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From San Diego to Australia
One-way flight from San Diego to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($217 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1112:40 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop25h 40mAir Canada
Mon 6/29:20 amSYD - SAN
1 stop23h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$896
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:57 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/149:10 amSYD - SAN
2 stops23h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$941
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:00 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1012:10 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$952
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:29 amSAN - SYD
3 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/101:45 pmSYD - SAN
3 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,017
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/294:55 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/128:55 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,086
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2912:40 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Thu 6/126:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops27h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 3/25$1,099
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/168:00 amSAN - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Fri 11/149:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/24:55 pmSAN - BNE
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Mon 1/2610:45 amBNE - SAN
1 stop26h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$1,229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:11 pmSAN - BNE
1 stop17h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/1011:40 amBNE - SAN
1 stop18h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2011:55 amMEL - SAN
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,254
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Fri 12/54:30 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 1/37:00 amSYD - SAN
2 stops30h 04mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:40 pmSAN - OOL
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/166:00 amOOL - SAN
2 stops29h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,278

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Australia that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Australia

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San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sun 5/11

12:40 pm-7:20 am

1 stop25h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/2

9:20 am-4:09 pm

1 stop23h 49m

$896

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Wed 5/7

12:57 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 08m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/14

9:10 am-3:41 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$941

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Wed 5/7

1:25 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/12

10:20 am-12:23 pm

1 stop19h 03m

$952

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 5/1

8:29 am-12:15 pm

3 stops34h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/10

1:45 pm-11:53 pm

3 stops27h 08m

$1,017

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Thu 5/29

4:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/12

8:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,086

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/29

12:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-4:09 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$1,099

San DiegoCoolangatta

SAN - OOL

SANOOL

San Diego

Fri 5/9

7:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops29h 33m

$1,278

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Tue 4/29

4:20 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Brisbane

Sat 5/10

11:35 am-6:53 pm

2 stops24h 18m

$1,289

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 3/30

7:07 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops29h 08m

Melbourne

Sun 4/6

3:45 pm-7:05 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,319

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/29

4:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/12

10:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,339

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Australia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $1,044). Flying from San Diego to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $506. Users have also found prices from $694 and $1,096 on Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Australia?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Australia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $1,044). Flying from San Diego to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Australia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$913Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$956Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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