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Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego from $598

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,345

One-way from

$643
10/2-25/2
  • 10/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 54m total
  • Australia to San Diego
17/1
  • 17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • Australia to San Diego

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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 19 December 2024.

Wed 18/1206:00SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/1216:57SAN - SYD
1 stop27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,838
Wed 18/1211:20SYD - SAN
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/210:15SAN - SYD
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,019
Wed 18/1221:40SYD - SAN
2 stops41h 04mQatar Airways
Wed 12/210:55SAN - SYD
2 stops36h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12$4,670
Wed 18/1222:45PER - SAN
3 stops26h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 24/1217:00SAN - PER
2 stops29h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$5,644
Wed 18/1222:40PER - SAN
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1214:08SAN - PER
3 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$5,825

Find flights from Australia to San Diego within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

17:25-19:35

1 stop21h 10m

San Diego

Tue 25/2

10:36-22:20

2 stops40h 44m

$1,345

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/2

11:20-15:05

1 stop22h 45m

San Diego

Tue 25/2

16:00-09:35

1 stop22h 35m

$1,554

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 18/1

13:45-22:18

3 stops27h 33m

San Diego

Sun 26/1

06:15-12:45

3 stops35h 30m

$1,570

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Sat 25/1

10:45-11:05

1 stop18h 20m

San Diego

Tue 28/1

19:30-08:40

1 stop19h 10m

$1,613

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

06:40-11:05

2 stops22h 25m

San Diego

Sun 23/3

19:30-12:35

2 stops47h 05m

$1,678

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Sat 25/1

18:30-11:05

2 stops34h 35m

San Diego

Tue 28/1

19:30-08:40

1 stop19h 10m

$1,708

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

21:40-07:30

1 stop26h 50m

San Diego

Wed 7/5

18:24-19:45

1 stop32h 21m

$1,889

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 17/3

12:00-09:13

2 stops39h 13m

San Diego

Sun 23/3

21:29-09:00

1 stop41h 31m

$1,891

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

10:20-13:46

2 stops20h 26m

San Diego

Wed 7/5

16:05-07:00

2 stops21h 55m

$1,916

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Mon 3/2

08:00-19:35

2 stops27h 35m

San Diego

Tue 11/2

07:35-22:00

2 stops46h 25m

$2,097

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Australia to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 19 December 2024.

When flying from Australia to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 inches 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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Virgin Australia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

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
839 reviews
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

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?

8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

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?

8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

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?

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

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?

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

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?

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?

    For a flight from Australia to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 4.2 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,314. Japan Airlines flights start at $1,349 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,362 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Australia to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 7 airlines flying from Australia to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,254Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,326Average$2,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,331Average$1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,361Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,471Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,538Average$2,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,779Average$2,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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