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Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego from $661

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
28 Feb — 7 Mrz1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 Januar 2026.

Mi 18/219:40
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops30h 59m
American Airlines
So 22/213:09
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops21h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,098
Fr 13/309:40
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops19h 43m
Delta
Fr 20/319:35
SAN
-
BNE
1 stop18h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$1,112
Fr 13/309:45
BNE
-
SAN
1 stop24h 39m
Air Canada
Fr 20/312:45
SAN
-
BNE
1 stop26h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/1$1,171
Do 5/310:45
BNE
-
SAN
1 stop19h 18m
Air Canada
Di 17/312:45
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops29h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/1$1,218
Fr 13/210:10
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop23h 21m
Delta
Fr 6/306:15
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$1,261
Fr 13/310:40
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops26h 08m
United Airlines
Fr 20/311:57
SAN
-
BNE
1 stop25h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,261
Fr 13/309:10
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop23h 44m
Delta
Fr 20/315:45
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 15m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$1,262
Sa 21/211:40
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops39h 44m
United Airlines
Mo 23/311:03
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,265
Di 24/213:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Di 3/316:00
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,275
Sa 14/310:30
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 56m
United Airlines
Sa 21/316:00
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,279
Fr 13/211:30
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 54m
United Airlines
Fr 6/317:55
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,284
Di 3/313:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 39m
United Airlines
Di 10/311:03
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,286

Find flight deals from Australia to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated 29 Januar 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,098

One-way from

$661

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,720
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Australia to San Diego
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 34m total
  • Australia to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($220 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 Januar 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San Diego that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Mi 18/2

09:40-12:22

1 stop20h 42m

San Diego

So 22/2

15:38-06:30

1 stop20h 52m

$1,099

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Fr 13/3

08:40-18:23

1 stop26h 43m

San Diego

Fr 20/3

07:10-05:30

1 stop29h 20m

$1,109

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Fr 13/3

09:40-18:35

2 stops25h 55m

San Diego

Fr 20/3

09:50-07:20

2 stops28h 30m

$1,112

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Do 5/3

09:40-15:49

1 stop24h 09m

San Diego

Di 17/3

12:45-05:30

1 stop23h 45m

$1,112

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fr 13/2

10:10-14:31

1 stop23h 21m

San Diego

Fr 6/3

06:15-08:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,261

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fr 13/3

09:10-15:55

2 stops24h 45m

San Diego

Fr 20/3

06:15-07:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,262

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Di 24/2

13:00-17:29

2 stops23h 29m

San Diego

Di 3/3

16:00-09:30

2 stops22h 30m

$1,275

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mo 15/6

10:55-15:36

1 stop21h 41m

San Diego

Mi 1/7

13:48-07:30

2 stops24h 42m

$1,275

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sa 14/3

12:00-12:44

1 stop18h 44m

San Diego

Sa 21/3

16:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

$1,279

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fr 26/6

09:30-09:55

1 stop17h 25m

San Diego

Di 7/7

13:48-08:15

1 stop25h 27m

$1,279

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to San Diego

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $964). Flying from Australia to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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.

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 29 Januar 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Australia to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
577 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,691 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HND - JFK

The plane was delayed due to maintenance after everybody boarded (1 hour), the inside of the plane was not air conditioned before takeoff, and the weather outside was hot. Upon arriving in JFK, there were further delays. The airline attendants were passive aggresive and not certainly were not polite.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to San Diego?

    Departing from Australia to San Diego will take you 20h 42m. The distance between Australia and San Diego is about 11574 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from Australia to San Diego is Melbourne - San Diego. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego or Brisbane - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $964). Flying from Australia to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 Januar 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$606Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,062Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,079Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,113Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,361Average$1,639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,471Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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