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Cheap flights from San Diego to Sydney from $594

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from San Diego to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Sydney (SYD). 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

$1,238

One-way from

$594

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,240
8/2-14/2
  • 8/2-14/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 52m total
  • San Diego to Sydney
9/3
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 35m total
  • San Diego to Sydney
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 8/219:48SAN - SYD
2 stops45h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/217:25SYD - SAN
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,238
Tue 11/316:25SAN - SYD
2 stops22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/311:15SYD - SAN
2 stops18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,513
Wed 9/415:57SAN - SYD
2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/410:20SYD - SAN
2 stops20h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,514
Mon 10/1107:00SAN - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 21/1121:40SYD - SAN
1 stop36h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,550
Thu 9/1010:45SAN - SYD
2 stops27h 10mLufthansa
Thu 23/1010:30SYD - SAN
2 stops20h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1$1,624
Fri 14/307:00SAN - SYD
1 stop18h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sat 22/321:40SYD - SAN
1 stop27h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,812
Sat 8/210:58SAN - SYD
1 stop24h 52mDelta
Fri 14/211:05SYD - SAN
1 stop24h 55mDelta
Deal found 16/1$1,820
Mon 5/507:45SAN - SYD
2 stops56h 40mANA
Thu 15/511:50SYD - SAN
2 stops28h 56mANA
Deal found 16/1$1,851
Fri 11/411:50SAN - SYD
2 stops30h 50mAir Canada
Tue 22/409:20SYD - SAN
1 stop24h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$2,065
Sat 1/310:36SAN - SYD
2 stops30h 54mFiji Airways
Tue 11/314:00SYD - SAN
3 stops34h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,436
Thu 25/1210:45SAN - SYD
2 stops30h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/111:20SYD - SAN
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$2,884

Find flights from San Diego to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Sydney 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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SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sat 8/2

19:48-12:30

2 stops45h 42m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

17:25-19:35

1 stop21h 10m

$1,238

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Tue 11/3

16:25-09:00

2 stops22h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:15-12:12

2 stops18h 57m

$1,513

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Wed 9/4

19:35-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

10:20-17:51

2 stops24h 31m

$1,514

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Tue 11/3

10:36-19:45

1 stop39h 09m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

21:40-20:25

1 stop16h 45m

$1,550

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sat 8/2

10:58-06:50

1 stop24h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

11:05-17:00

1 stop24h 55m

$1,820

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Mon 5/5

07:45-09:25

2 stops56h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

11:50-23:46

2 stops28h 56m

$1,851

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Fri 11/4

11:50-11:40

2 stops30h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

09:20-16:39

1 stop24h 19m

$2,065

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sat 1/3

10:36-12:30

2 stops30h 54m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

14:00-06:50

3 stops34h 50m

$2,436

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 10/4

06:15-05:55

2 stops30h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/4

18:05-08:15

2 stops55h 10m

$3,418

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 10/4

06:15-08:45

2 stops33h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/4

10:05-21:38

2 stops28h 33m

$3,687

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Sydney

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Sydney?

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

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from San Diego to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 SAN to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Sydney. 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Sydney, such as United Airlines, LATAM Airlines and British Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Sydney round-trip from $1,513. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,514, and Alaska Airlines, from $1,550. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Sydney for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $826. Delta flights start at $883 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $1,538 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Sydney 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 San Diego to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from San Diego to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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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