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 $1,330. Singapore Airlines flights start at $2,574 while deals on Delta start at $2,673 one-way. Find deals

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

The most popular route from Australia to San Diego is Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego. You may also consider Brisbane - San Diego or Melbourne - San Diego.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to San Diego?

Consider Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Australia to San Diego.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to San Diego?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 33 days in advance, which can save you up to 39% on flights from Australia to San Diego compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 33 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,598. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,764.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to San Diego?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Australia. Users have commonly found prices around $1,912 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,455. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

$2,717+ Flights from Australia to San Diego

Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Diego

Round-trip from	$1,428
One-way from	$566
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,689

7/3-30/3
3 total stops
56h 44m total
Australia to San Diego

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23/4
1 total stop
32h 45m total
Australia to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($576 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 21 February 2025.

Fri 7/317:25SYD - SAN

1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/321:21SAN - SYD

2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,428

Tue 17/609:20SYD - SAN

1 stop29h 29mAir Canada

Fri 27/612:45SAN - SYD

1 stop25h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,438

Wed 18/609:30MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 28/618:35SAN - MEL

2 stops44h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,508

Tue 29/410:20SYD - SAN

2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/519:40SAN - SYD

1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,521

Fri 7/311:15SYD - SAN

2 stops23h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 30/313:00SAN - SYD

2 stops25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,695

Mon 14/406:50MEL - SAN

2 stops30h 50mVirgin Australia

Sun 27/417:19SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 01mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$1,906

Fri 25/413:45PER - SAN

2 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/518:15SAN - PER

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,917

Sun 9/322:45PER - SAN

2 stops35h 05mAir Canada

Mon 17/311:45SAN - PER

2 stops35h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,949

Tue 15/409:25SYD - SAN

2 stops26h 16mDelta

Tue 22/410:00SAN - SYD

2 stops27h 35mDelta

Deal found 19/2$1,950

Fri 17/1012:25PER - SAN

2 stops37h 45mJapan Airlines

Wed 29/1012:40SAN - PER

2 stops43h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$2,010

Fri 18/409:30SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 1/510:30SAN - SYD

1 stop27h 30mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$2,117

Mon 21/423:45PER - SAN

2 stops33h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/506:15SAN - PER

2 stops39h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2$2,275

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Fri 7/317:25SYD - SAN

1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/321:21SAN - SYD

2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,428

Tue 17/609:20SYD - SAN

1 stop29h 29mAir Canada

Fri 27/612:45SAN - SYD

1 stop25h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,438

Wed 23/409:30MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 30/413:43SAN - MEL

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,500

Fri 7/311:15SYD - SAN

2 stops23h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 30/313:00SAN - SYD

2 stops25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,695

Mon 14/406:50MEL - SAN

2 stops30h 50mVirgin Australia

Sun 27/417:19SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 01mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$1,906

Tue 15/409:25SYD - SAN

2 stops26h 16mDelta

Wed 23/411:02SAN - SYD

1 stop26h 33mDelta

Deal found 19/2$1,950

Tue 1/700:10PER - SAN

2 stops26h 25mJapan Airlines

Mon 7/713:35SAN - PER

2 stops44h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$2,265

Thu 24/417:10PER - SAN

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 5/506:15SAN - PER

2 stops31h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/2$2,650

Tue 29/410:20SYD - SAN

2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/516:00SAN - SYD

2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,521

Mon 14/410:45BNE - SAN

1 stop16h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 21/408:45SAN - BNE

2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,522

Fri 25/413:45PER - SAN

2 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/518:15SAN - PER

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,917

Sun 9/322:45PER - SAN

2 stops35h 05mAir Canada

Mon 17/311:45SAN - PER

2 stops35h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,949

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to San Diego. Data last updated 21 February 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 7/317:25SYD - SAN

1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/321:21SAN - SYD

2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,428

Fri 7/311:15SYD - SAN

2 stops23h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 30/313:00SAN - SYD

2 stops25h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 19/2$1,695

Sat 8/300:15PER - SAN

2 stops62h 01mCathay Pacific

Mon 17/317:27SAN - PER

2 stops38h 18mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/2$4,301

Sun 9/322:45PER - SAN

2 stops35h 05mAir Canada

Mon 17/311:45SAN - PER

2 stops35h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,949

Sun 9/314:40PER - SAN

3 stops45h 32mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/319:55SAN - PER

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$2,084

Sat 22/311:20SYD - SAN

2 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 29/319:27SAN - SYD

2 stops42h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,594

One-way flights from Australia to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Wed 23/415:45MEL - SAN

1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$566

Fri 2/516:20SYD - SAN

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$626

Fri 2/509:30SYD - SAN

3 stops46h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,330

Thu 19/615:00SYD - SAN

2 stops66h 06mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2$2,574

Tue 17/609:25SYD - SAN

1 stop26h 27mDelta

Deal found 20/2$2,673

Mon 9/608:55SYD - SAN

1 stop43h 15mJapan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$5,120

Fri 4/415:40SYD - SAN

3 stops49h 48mBritish Airways

Deal found 20/2$6,005

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/3

17:25-06:50

1 stop32h 25m

San Diego

Sun 30/3

21:21-15:40

2 stops24h 19m

$1,428

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/6

09:20-21:49

1 stop29h 29m

San Diego

Fri 27/6

12:45-07:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,438

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

09:30-14:54

2 stops22h 24m

San Diego

Wed 30/4

13:43-07:30

2 stops24h 47m

$1,500

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/4

10:20-13:46

2 stops20h 26m

San Diego

Wed 7/5

16:00-07:00

2 stops22h 00m

$1,521

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Mon 14/4

10:45-09:51

1 stop16h 06m

San Diego

Mon 21/4

08:45-06:30

2 stops28h 45m

$1,522

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/3

11:15-15:40

2 stops23h 25m

San Diego

Sun 30/3

13:00-08:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,695

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

06:50-20:40

2 stops30h 50m

San Diego

Sun 27/4

17:19-12:20

2 stops26h 01m

$1,906

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Fri 25/4

13:45-10:22

2 stops35h 37m

San Diego

Tue 6/5

18:15-14:40

2 stops29h 25m

$1,917

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Sun 9/3

22:45-18:50

2 stops35h 05m

San Diego

Mon 17/3

11:45-14:30

2 stops35h 45m

$1,949

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

09:25-16:11

2 stops23h 46m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

06:15-06:35

1 stop31h 20m

$1,950

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Diego

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Estimated return price

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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?

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

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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about ANA, Japan Airlines and Emirates. 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

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,276 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,213 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

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 $1,330. Singapore Airlines flights start at $2,574 while deals on Delta start at $2,673 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to San Diego?
The most popular route from Australia to San Diego is Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego. You may also consider Brisbane - San Diego or Melbourne - 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,238	Average$1,734	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,308	Average$1,882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,321	Average$2,100	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$1,344	Average$1,736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,459	Average$1,824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$1,488	Average$2,074	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,519	Average$2,419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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