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Flights to San Diego in 2024

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

$1,188

One-way from

$513

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,793
23/1-7/2
  • 23/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 52m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2024

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Cheapest flights to San Diego
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Thu 21/1117:25SYD - SAN
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1207:40SAN - SYD
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,841
Sat 7/1221:40SYD - SAN
1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 17/1216:59SAN - SYD
1 stop31h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,234
Sat 28/1211:20SYD - SAN
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/110:15SAN - SYD
1 stop27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,271
Thu 21/1111:05SYD - SAN
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Tue 31/1216:06SAN - SYD
1 stop21h 29mDelta
Deal found 19/11$2,360
Sat 28/1211:20SYD - SAN
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Fri 24/111:45SAN - SYD
2 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$2,866
Mon 30/1211:15SYD - SAN
2 stops23h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/112:32SAN - SYD
2 stops25h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,215
Sat 23/1111:05SYD - SAN
2 stops46h 57mCathay Pacific
Sun 29/1206:15SAN - SYD
2 stops34h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$3,479
Sun 24/1106:00SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 42mFiji Airways
Sun 29/1217:53SAN - SYD
2 stops23h 37mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/11$3,924
Mon 25/1121:40SYD - SAN
2 stops41h 31mQatar Airways
Tue 31/1209:26SAN - SYD
2 stops38h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11$3,952
Tue 26/1110:00SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 31mSingapore Airlines
Sun 29/1215:52SAN - SYD
2 stops31h 03mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/11$4,397

Find flights to San Diego within your budget

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 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

17:25-19:20

1 stop20h 55m

San Diego

Fri 7/2

19:48-19:45

2 stops28h 57m

$1,188

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

09:30-17:49

1 stop25h 19m

San Diego

Wed 7/5

20:50-06:55

1 stop17h 05m

$1,563

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/4

09:20-11:05

1 stop18h 45m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

11:45-07:20

1 stop26h 35m

$1,996

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/12

21:40-19:35

1 stop16h 55m

San Diego

Sun 8/12

16:59-19:45

1 stop31h 46m

$2,231

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

11:05-10:14

1 stop18h 09m

San Diego

Sun 2/2

10:54-08:35

1 stop26h 41m

$2,251

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

11:15-15:25

2 stops23h 10m

San Diego

Mon 20/1

12:32-09:00

2 stops25h 28m

$3,215

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/1

20:35-06:50

1 stop29h 15m

San Diego

Tue 28/1

16:20-06:10

1 stop18h 50m

$3,453

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/1

14:00-06:50

3 stops35h 50m

San Diego

Sat 1/2

10:48-12:30

2 stops30h 42m

$3,689

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

17:25-22:30

2 stops24h 05m

$513

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

11:20-14:49

3 stops46h 29m

$986

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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 15 November 2024.

The best time to book flights to San Diego is 86 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 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to San Diego should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, 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 New Zealand, Air Canada 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 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing San Diego, such as Air Canada, Virgin Australia and Emirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
201 reviews
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

7.9
Good
2,287 reviews
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

7.6
Good
821 reviews
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
8.1
Very Good
201 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

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.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 24 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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