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$315+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SYD
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$774
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$315
(Trip.com)
From San Diego to Australia
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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 December 19, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/3010:06 amSAN - SYD
2 stops28h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1412:10 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$893
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2310:06 amSAN - BNE
2 stops51h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/511:40 amBNE - SAN
1 stop16h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,216
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/255:00 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/128:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,430
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:16 amSAN - SYD
3 stops54h 14mFiji Airways
Tue 1/142:00 pmSYD - SAN
3 stops35h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/18$2,381
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/297:40 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/22:00 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$2,474
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2410:01 amSAN - SYD
2 stops27h 44mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/65:45 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops35h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/18$2,490
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:15 amSAN - MEL
2 stops35h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/1112:45 amMEL - SAN
2 stops33h 32mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$3,032
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/3111:40 amSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/612:35 amMEL - SAN
2 stops30h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$3,216
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2811:16 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 04mQantas Airways
Thu 1/25:50 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops37h 46mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$3,312
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/315:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops24h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 1/71:45 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops36h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/18$3,540
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Wed 12/253:52 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops22h 53mQantas Airways
Sun 1/122:55 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops23h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/18$3,624
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/258:40 pmSAN - BNE
2 stops44h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 1/52:30 pmBNE - SAN
3 stops46h 43mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/18$4,177

Find flights from San Diego to Australia within your budget

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 December 19, 2024.

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San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sun 2/23

10:36 am-3:35 pm

1 stop33h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/10

5:25 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$774

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Mon 12/30

10:06 am-9:15 am

2 stops28h 09m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/14

12:10 pm-10:16 am

1 stop17h 06m

$893

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Mon 3/3

5:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/23

10:05 am-10:13 am

1 stop18h 08m

$1,029

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 2/1

4:00 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 2/17

7:05 am-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,096

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 2/20

4:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

8:00 am-11:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

$1,132

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Tue 1/28

11:45 am-8:40 am

1 stop26h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 2/4

10:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,137

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Tue 1/28

7:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop19h 10m

Brisbane

Tue 2/4

6:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,164

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 3/26

7:24 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 36m

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

11:55 am-2:54 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$1,185

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Sun 6/1

10:23 am-6:30 am

1 stop27h 07m

Brisbane

Tue 6/17

10:30 am-10:04 am

1 stop16h 34m

$1,199

San DiegoCoolangatta

SAN - OOL

SANOOL

San Diego

Mon 2/10

8:51 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 29m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 2/16

7:20 am-6:12 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,341

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,051). 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 December 19, 2024.

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 December 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Alaska 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.
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
839 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
191 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 $488. Users have also found prices from $603 and $795 on Delta and Air Canada, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $1,051). 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$884Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$957Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,060Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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