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$414+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego (SAN)

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SYD — SAN
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to San Diego (SAN). 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 November 14, 2024.

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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 November 14, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/204:50 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/247:40 amSAN - MEL
1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,116
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/221:55 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops29h 03mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/2910:45 amSAN - SYD
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/14$1,137
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 11/229:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop28h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 11/295:12 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop31h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/67:15 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/84:59 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,193
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1611:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/127:35 amSAN - MEL
1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/2911:40 amBNE - SAN
2 stops39h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/57:45 amSAN - BNE
1 stop29h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/611:20 amSYD - SAN
2 stops20h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/811:30 amSAN - SYD
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,578
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/298:10 amMEL - SAN
2 stops32h 39mVirgin Australia
Sun 1/58:05 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop18h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/14$1,707
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/194:20 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/2511:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops24h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$1,783
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1811:15 amSYD - SAN
2 stops19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/211:25 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops24h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,850
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Wed 11/2711:20 amSYD - SAN
1 stop17h 28mVirgin Australia
Thu 3/278:49 pmSAN - SYD
1 stop18h 16mVirgin Australia
Deal found 11/14$1,877
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2912:25 pmPER - SAN
3 stops42h 47mJapan Airlines
Sun 1/59:00 amSAN - PER
3 stops47h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,938

Find flights from Australia to San Diego within your budget

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 2/26

11:30 am-5:44 pm

2 stops25h 14m

San Diego

Mon 3/17

1:37 pm-8:30 am

2 stops24h 53m

$859

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/29

10:20 am-5:49 pm

2 stops24h 29m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

1:37 pm-6:55 am

2 stops24h 18m

$1,023

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/6

7:15 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops43h 20m

San Diego

Sun 12/8

4:59 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 36m

$1,193

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

11:35 pm-5:56 pm

3 stops35h 21m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

6:50 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,241

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/24

9:40 pm-7:25 am

1 stop28h 45m

San Diego

Tue 12/17

4:59 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 46m

$1,250

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

6:05 am-4:07 pm

2 stops27h 02m

San Diego

Sun 5/25

4:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,317

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Mon 2/3

1:10 am-5:01 pm

3 stops31h 51m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

6:30 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,350

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Sun 12/29

11:40 am-9:25 am

2 stops39h 45m

San Diego

Sun 1/5

8:51 pm-7:30 am

2 stops40h 39m

$1,355

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

11:35 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops31h 31m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

7:05 am-7:25 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,455

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Tue 2/4

11:45 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops31h 04m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

6:15 am-2:45 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,483

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to San Diego

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Australia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 November 14, 2024.

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 November 14, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Canada, Delta 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
478 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,506 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,335 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 $545 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Japan Airlines from $852 and Virgin Australia from $1,020 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego, Brisbane - San Diego or Melbourne - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Australia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 2 airlines flying from Australia to San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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