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$902+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$902
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,243
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Cheapest flights from Australia to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/14:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/144:20 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$902
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/412:55 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/188:32 amSAN - MEL
2 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$937
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/111:45 amSYD - SAN
2 stops24h 04mAir New Zealand
sáb. 11/88:00 amSAN - SYD
2 stops29h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/15$954
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/910:15 pmBNE - SAN
2 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/178:45 pmSAN - BNE
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,122
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mié. 7/2312:25 pmPER - SAN
2 stops38h 10mJapan Airlines
mié. 8/201:35 pmSAN - PER
2 stops44h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,187
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/110:20 amSYD - SAN
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
sáb. 11/811:50 amSAN - SYD
1 stop26h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$1,195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
lun. 6/239:30 amSYD - SAN
3 stops28h 06mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/295:50 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop20h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,235
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
mar. 6/179:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop16h 39mHawaiian Airlines
vie. 6/275:45 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop33h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,267
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/169:35 pmPER - SAN
2 stops37h 16mANA
mié. 10/298:50 pmSAN - PER
2 stops56h 40mANA
Deal found 4/17$1,288
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/19:40 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops31h 20mAir Canada
dom. 6/84:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,381
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/910:00 amBNE - SAN
1 stop19h 00mAir Canada
mar. 6/174:55 pmSAN - BNE
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,425
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/161:45 pmPER - SAN
2 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/2910:25 amSAN - PER
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,440

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Diego 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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 5/1

4:20 pm-7:30 am

1 stop32h 10m

San Diego

mié. 5/14

4:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$902

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

dom. 5/4

12:55 pm-7:31 pm

2 stops23h 36m

San Diego

dom. 5/18

8:32 am-11:55 am

2 stops34h 23m

$937

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

lun. 6/9

10:15 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops31h 28m

San Diego

mar. 6/17

8:45 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,122

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

mié. 7/23

12:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops38h 10m

San Diego

mié. 8/20

1:35 pm-12:40 am

2 stops44h 05m

$1,187

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 6/23

9:30 am-12:28 pm

2 stops19h 58m

San Diego

mar. 7/29

10:43 am-6:55 am

1 stop27h 12m

$1,235

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 6/17

9:40 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop16h 39m

San Diego

vie. 6/27

5:45 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,267

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

dom. 6/1

9:40 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops31h 20m

San Diego

dom. 6/8

4:55 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,381

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

lun. 6/9

10:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San Diego

mar. 6/17

4:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,425

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

vie. 6/13

10:30 am-11:41 pm

2 stops30h 11m

San Diego

sáb. 6/21

8:34 pm-6:30 am

2 stops40h 56m

$1,441

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

lun. 6/9

8:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops29h 45m

San Diego

mié. 6/18

12:16 pm-5:25 am

2 stops24h 09m

$1,474

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Diego

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Australia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 AU to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to San Diego as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated abril 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Emirates and Delta from Australia to San Diego. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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 Australia to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Australia?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Australia.

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

    Most travelers choose Perth - San Diego, Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego or Brisbane - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Australia to San Diego.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to San Diego 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 Australia to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Australia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San Diego. 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$795Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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