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Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego from $546

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,128

One-way from

$546
12/2-18/2
  • 12/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 25m total
  • Australia to San Diego
12/2
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m 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 17 January 2025.

Wed 12/216:50MEL - SAN
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/207:35SAN - MEL
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,128
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 13/211:40BNE - SAN
1 stop18h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/211:10SAN - BNE
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,376
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
Wed 12/211:30MEL - SAN
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/213:00SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,678
Mon 10/211:15SYD - SAN
2 stops23h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/213:00SAN - SYD
2 stops25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,690
Wed 12/213:00MEL - SAN
1 stop26h 39mLufthansa
Wed 19/217:25SAN - MEL
1 stop21h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1$1,701
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
Fri 25/413:45PER - SAN
2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/518:05SAN - PER
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,873

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 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

16:50-22:30

2 stops24h 40m

San Diego

Tue 18/2

07:35-16:20

1 stop37h 45m

$1,128

SydneySan Diego

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

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Thu 13/2

11:40-12:34

1 stop18h 54m

San Diego

Tue 25/2

11:10-07:30

2 stops26h 20m

$1,376

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

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

11:30-17:25

2 stops24h 55m

San Diego

Tue 18/2

13:00-09:30

2 stops25h 30m

$1,678

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

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

13:00-20:39

1 stop26h 39m

San Diego

Wed 19/2

17:25-10:00

1 stop21h 35m

$1,701

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

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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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,448 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
3,351 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,327 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
187 reviews
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 $845. Fiji Airways flights start at $1,526 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,538 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,271Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,305Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,344Average$2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,379Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,491Average$1,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,559Average$2,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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