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$879+ Cheap flights to San Diego

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13 Feb — 20 Feb1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San Diego in 2026

Find the latest flights to San Diego in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 January 2026.

Return from

$1,344

One-way from

$870

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,768
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 59m total
  • Sydney to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to San Diego. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Fri 13/211:45
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops30h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/211:05
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops28h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$1,342
Fri 13/309:55
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops27h 53m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/311:03
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops29h 27m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,344
Tue 3/211:45
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops27h 09m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/211:08
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops26h 37m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,350
Fri 6/211:45
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops27h 09m
Air New Zealand
Sat 14/211:05
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops26h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,399
Thu 26/211:20
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop19h 43m
Air Canada
Thu 5/312:45
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,593
Tue 3/211:20
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop25h 04m
Air Canada
Tue 10/218:05
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/1$1,594
Thu 5/211:20
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop19h 43m
Air Canada
Wed 18/218:05
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,662
Fri 13/310:20
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop25h 04m
Air Canada
Thu 19/312:45
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,678
Thu 5/211:45
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops30h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/218:05
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,694

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

11:45-23:40

2 stops30h 55m

San Diego

Fri 20/2

11:05-10:30

2 stops28h 25m

$1,342

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

09:55-19:48

2 stops27h 53m

San Diego

Thu 19/3

11:03-10:30

2 stops29h 27m

$1,344

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

11:45-19:54

2 stops27h 09m

San Diego

Tue 10/2

11:08-08:45

2 stops26h 37m

$1,350

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

09:00-12:03

2 stops22h 03m

San Diego

Tue 10/2

18:05-09:35

1 stop20h 30m

$1,617

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:20-12:03

1 stop19h 43m

San Diego

Wed 18/2

18:05-09:35

1 stop20h 30m

$1,662

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

07:30-12:03

2 stops22h 33m

San Diego

Thu 19/3

18:05-08:35

1 stop20h 30m

$1,699

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-12:03

1 stop19h 43m

San Diego

Mon 23/2

18:05-09:35

1 stop20h 30m

$1,720

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-21:39

2 stops29h 19m

San Diego

Mon 23/2

16:45-09:00

2 stops21h 15m

$1,732

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:20-15:03

2 stops22h 43m

San Diego

Wed 18/2

16:45-09:00

2 stops21h 15m

$1,735

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

11:45-19:48

2 stops26h 03m

$879

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Best time to book a flight to San Diego

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The best time to book flights to San Diego is 24 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.

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 14 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, andVirgin Australia to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
11,702 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,620 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

FAQs about flying to San Diego

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, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego?

    San Diego is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San Diego. One-way flights to San Diego typically cost $173, while return flights cost around $160.

  • How much is a return flight to San Diego?

    A return flight to San Diego will typically cost around $166, however they can be found for as little as $160.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San Diego, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 54 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 Resort is the closest property to San Diego (0.0 km away from San Diego).

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