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Flights to San Diego in 2025

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$1,331

One-way from

$549

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,367
23/1-5/2
  • 23/1-5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 30m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
7/2
  • 7/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Thu 23/117:25SYD - SAN
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/219:55SAN - SYD
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,331
Thu 23/121:40SYD - SAN
2 stops19h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/211:10SAN - SYD
2 stops37h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,464
Mon 2/609:55SYD - SAN
2 stops26h 52mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/611:15SAN - SYD
2 stops28h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$1,651
Mon 10/211:15SYD - SAN
2 stops23h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/213:00SAN - SYD
2 stops25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,690
Thu 23/112:10SYD - SAN
1 stop17h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/215:58SAN - SYD
1 stop19h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,704
Thu 13/1108:30SYD - SAN
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Sun 23/1111:50SAN - SYD
1 stop26h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,709
Mon 2/609:25SYD - SAN
1 stop25h 31mDelta
Sun 15/615:15SAN - SYD
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/1$1,759
Mon 3/211:40SYD - SAN
3 stops41h 38mLATAM Airlines
Mon 17/210:58SAN - SYD
2 stops35h 42mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/1$4,345
Sun 2/221:45SYD - SAN
2 stops41h 08mANA
Sun 9/220:51SAN - SYD
2 stops52h 24mANA
Deal found 16/1$9,042
Sun 19/115:20SYD - SAN
2 stops22h 49mFiji Airways
Tue 21/116:20SAN - SYD
2 stops25h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$14,799

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Locate flights to San Diego that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

17:25-06:50

1 stop32h 25m

San Diego

Tue 25/2

10:29-12:30

2 stops31h 01m

$1,365

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

21:40-06:50

1 stop28h 10m

San Diego

Wed 19/2

10:36-19:45

1 stop38h 09m

$1,553

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

09:55-19:47

2 stops26h 52m

San Diego

Sun 15/6

11:15-08:45

2 stops28h 30m

$1,651

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

11:15-15:22

2 stops23h 07m

San Diego

Tue 25/2

13:00-09:00

2 stops25h 00m

$1,690

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

12:10-10:16

1 stop17h 06m

San Diego

Mon 17/2

19:19-09:15

1 stop18h 56m

$1,706

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

09:25-17:56

1 stop25h 31m

San Diego

Sun 15/6

06:15-06:35

2 stops31h 20m

$1,759

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

11:40-10:18

3 stops41h 38m

San Diego

Mon 17/2

10:58-17:40

2 stops35h 42m

$4,345

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

10:20-11:05

1 stop18h 45m

San Diego

Fri 25/4

17:30-07:20

1 stop20h 50m

$5,377

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

21:45-19:53

2 stops41h 08m

San Diego

Sun 9/2

20:51-20:15

2 stops52h 24m

$9,042

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/2

17:25-22:30

2 stops24h 05m

$549

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Travel insights for flights to San Diego

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

When is the best time to book a flight to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to San Diego is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to San Diego?

On average, a flight from Sydney to San Diego takes 16 hours 55 minutes. Flights to San Diego from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Diego should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San Diego?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego are Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines.

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 - 58.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 17 January 2025.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

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
847 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

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?

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

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?

7.9
Good
2,320 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

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?

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

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?

7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

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?

San Diego climate

The average daily temperature in San Diego is 21 degrees Celsius. During the summer months (June through September) and into October, temperatures of 29 degrees are not unusual. The city averages a mere 25 cm of rain and even during the coldest months of December and January, temperatures still average a mild 20 C.

Getting around San Diego

Like much of Southern California, the easiest way to get around San Diego is by car. You can find several rental car companies at the airport. Bus tickets are cheap and the trolley system is a great way to get around the city or to nearby Tijuana. The Blue Line can take you through Old Town before crossing the border into Mexico. Tickets cost a few dollars and last around two hours.

Getting from the airport to the city

The main airport for travellers on flights to San Diego is San Diego International Airport (SAN). Public transportation options from the airport include buses, light rail and trains. Car rental and taxis are also available.

What is good to know if travelling to San Diego?

  • The Hotel del Coronado on Coronado Island is the largest wooden structure in the United States.
  • The zoo is home to a family of giant pandas, and when Hua Mei was born here, she was the first baby panda born in the Western Hemisphere since 1990.
  • Each July, Mission Bay is home to a San Diego original, the Over-the-Line Tournament. This beach softball event dates from 1953 and is renowned for boisterous, anything-goes behaviour.
  • And for the holidays, kids of all ages gather in the lobby of Loews Coronado Bay Resort, where the Cat in the Hat gives regular readings of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) is one of San Diego’s most treasured native sons.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San Diego if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San Diego on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San Diego?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

    San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost $53, while return flights cost around $911.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around $598, however they can be found for as little as $566.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San Diego depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Diego have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Diego can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Diego?

    Yes. San Diego has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 km away from San Diego).

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