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$547+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SYD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

$891
(Trip.com)

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,264
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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 April 15, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/151:39 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/294:20 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$891
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 10/3111:50 amSAN - SYD
1 stop26h 45mAir Canada
Sat 11/158:30 amSYD - SAN
2 stops21h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,075
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:45 amSAN - SYD
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/211:55 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops28h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,081
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3010:54 amSAN - MEL
2 stops30h 56mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/1012:05 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops28h 39mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,142
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:00 amSAN - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/89:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,149
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/1510:15 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops28h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/259:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop26h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/155:43 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:55 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,159
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:10 pmSAN - ADL
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/2910:55 amADL - SAN
2 stops25h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$1,190
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:50 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops52h 25mANA
Wed 11/199:45 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops63h 04mANA
Deal found 4/14$1,198
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 9/224:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Fri 9/266:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops22h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 4/14$1,208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/227:35 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/2010:55 amMEL - SAN
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 10/64:11 pmSAN - BNE
1 stop21h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/1910:30 amBNE - SAN
1 stop19h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,253

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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 April 15, 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

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 5/15

1:39 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops32h 01m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/29

4:20 pm-9:48 am

2 stops34h 28m

$891

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Fri 8/29

8:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops31h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/9

9:55 am-6:28 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,090

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 7/30

10:54 am-10:50 am

2 stops30h 56m

Melbourne

Sun 8/10

12:05 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,142

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 5/15

10:15 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/25

9:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,150

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/15

5:43 pm-7:20 pm

3 stops32h 37m

Melbourne

Thu 5/22

12:55 pm-7:13 am

3 stops35h 18m

$1,159

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Fri 8/15

5:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/22

9:40 pm-7:10 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,172

San DiegoAdelaide

SAN - ADL

SANADL

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:10 pm-10:55 am

2 stops23h 15m

Adelaide

Mon 9/29

10:55 am-7:51 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$1,190

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Tue 10/7

4:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/16

10:20 am-11:52 am

1 stop19h 32m

$1,191

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 9/22

4:55 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-11:52 am

2 stops22h 52m

$1,208

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 6/22

7:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 7/20

10:55 am-6:20 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$1,243

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $1,046). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, ANA and Asiana Airlines. 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
841 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
183 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 most popular routes from San Diego to Australia?

    While some choose either San Diego - Melbourne or San Diego - Melbourne Avalon, San Diego - Sydney Kingsford Smith is the most popular route 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $1,046). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Australia

Discover the top 7 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$873Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$911Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air CanadaCheapest$913Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$966Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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