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$381+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Diego

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$863
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$381
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,073
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:35 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/111:50 amSAN - MEL
2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$863
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/98:45 pmBNE - SAN
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/176:15 amSAN - BNE
1 stop31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$895
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/910:00 amBNE - SAN
1 stop19h 00mAir Canada
Tue 6/174:55 pmSAN - BNE
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$925
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/29:20 amSYD - SAN
1 stop29h 29mAir Canada
Sun 6/156:15 amSAN - SYD
1 stop32h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$927
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/69:30 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/274:44 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$934
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Thu 4/1710:30 amBNE - SAN
2 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/17:40 pmSAN - BNE
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$967
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 3/3110:10 amSYD - SAN
2 stops40h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/1310:12 amSAN - SYD
2 stops27h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,008
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 3/3111:20 amSYD - SAN
1 stop24h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/131:43 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop24h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,023
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Tue 5/69:40 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops29h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/2712:10 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops38h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,049
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:50 amSYD - SAN
2 stops28h 51mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/2710:54 amSAN - SYD
2 stops30h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/27$1,183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 9/810:55 amMEL - SAN
1 stop22h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:00 amSAN - MEL
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,220
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:50 amSYD - SAN
2 stops29h 09mANA
Wed 5/72:30 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops35h 45mANA
Deal found 3/27$1,360

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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 March 28, 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

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 9/10

7:35 pm-11:52 am

2 stops33h 17m

San Diego

Mon 12/1

11:50 am-12:15 am

2 stops41h 25m

$863

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Mon 6/9

8:45 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops32h 15m

San Diego

Tue 6/17

6:15 am-7:05 am

1 stop31h 50m

$895

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Mon 6/9

10:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

San Diego

Tue 6/17

4:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 10m

$925

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/2

9:20 am-9:49 pm

1 stop29h 29m

San Diego

Sun 6/15

6:15 am-7:20 am

1 stop32h 05m

$927

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/6

9:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

4:44 pm-6:05 am

1 stop20h 21m

$934

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Thu 4/17

10:30 am-1:46 pm

2 stops20h 16m

San Diego

Thu 5/1

7:40 pm-6:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

$967

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/16

5:45 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops20h 52m

San Diego

Wed 4/30

1:00 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

$1,035

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/6

9:40 pm-9:52 am

2 stops29h 12m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

12:10 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$1,049

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/17

11:50 am-11:41 pm

2 stops28h 51m

San Diego

Fri 6/27

10:54 am-10:35 am

2 stops30h 41m

$1,183

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 9/8

10:55 am-7:46 pm

2 stops25h 51m

San Diego

Mon 12/1

8:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

$1,220

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Singapore Airlines 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
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
829 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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
3,190 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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 cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $918 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $959 and Delta from $1,026 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Brisbane - San Diego, Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego or Perth - 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.

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

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

  • 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$795Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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