What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Diego to Sydney?

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of one-stop itineraries from San Diego to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Diego to Sydney?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from San Diego to Sydney?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 16m. Find deals

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Diego to Sydney?

Honolulu (HNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,820.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Sydney?

A quick flight from San Diego to Sydney can take about 30h. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,411. San Diego and Sydney are separated by a distance of 12086 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Sydney round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Sydney round-trip from $1,098. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Sydney for 33% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Sydney?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Sydney flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Diego to Sydney?

Users have found that flying from San Diego to Sydney on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 10% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Diego to Sydney within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,431.

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

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Sydney from San Diego. Prices for August average $1,664 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,282. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a August flight can save you 29% on your journey compared to booking in January

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to SYD?

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.

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.

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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.

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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. San Diego to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,360 and $1,773 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,307 on Multiple Airlines (16 Oct-22 Oct). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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One-way from	$682
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Average price	$1,479

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Thu 16/1017:55SAN - SYD

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1017:20SYD - SAN

2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,307

Sat 25/1016:40SAN - SYD

2 stops35h 45mAir Canada

Sat 1/1110:20SYD - SAN

1 stop25h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$1,341

Mon 27/1012:45SAN - SYD

2 stops29h 55mAir Canada

Mon 3/1111:20SYD - SAN

1 stop25h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$1,342

Sun 26/1012:45SAN - SYD

2 stops29h 55mAir Canada

Sun 2/1111:20SYD - SAN

1 stop25h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$1,348

Sat 27/920:08SAN - SYD

2 stops41h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1010:20SYD - SAN

2 stops30h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,350

Mon 15/1218:10SAN - SYD

2 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Sun 18/108:00SYD - SAN

2 stops23h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$1,387

Fri 21/1118:10SAN - SYD

1 stop20h 25mAir Canada

Mon 1/1219:15SYD - SAN

2 stops35h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$1,399

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Wed 25/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Thu 12/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Tue 24/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/321:40SYD - SAN

2 stops27h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Fri 27/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 13/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Fri 27/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Fri 27/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Tue 10/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Wed 25/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/321:40SYD - SAN

2 stops27h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Thu 26/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Tue 10/321:40SYD - SAN

2 stops27h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Thu 26/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop27h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Tue 24/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop27h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Tue 24/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Thu 12/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop27h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Fri 27/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sat 7/321:40SYD - SAN

2 stops27h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Wed 25/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mAlaska Airlines

Fri 13/321:40SYD - SAN

1 stop27h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

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Thu 11/914:34SAN - SYD

1 stop23h 21mAmerican Airlines

Wed 24/912:10SYD - SAN

1 stop22h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,410

Sat 27/920:08SAN - SYD

2 stops41h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1010:20SYD - SAN

2 stops30h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,350

Thu 16/1017:55SAN - SYD

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1017:20SYD - SAN

2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,307

Sat 25/1016:40SAN - SYD

2 stops35h 45mAir Canada

Sat 1/1110:20SYD - SAN

1 stop25h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$1,341

Sun 26/1012:45SAN - SYD

2 stops29h 55mAir Canada

Sun 2/1111:20SYD - SAN

1 stop25h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$1,348

Mon 27/1012:45SAN - SYD

2 stops29h 55mAir Canada

Mon 3/1111:20SYD - SAN

1 stop25h 04mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$1,342

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Wed 4/318:10SAN - SYD

1 stop20h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$682

Fri 12/1218:10SAN - SYD

1 stop41h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$683

Sat 15/1118:10SAN - SYD

2 stops24h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 10/9$707

Mon 27/1018:10SAN - SYD

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$710

Tue 11/1117:30SAN - SYD

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$719

Sun 16/1112:50SAN - SYD

2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9$734

Tue 11/1112:50SAN - SYD

2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9$736

Wed 1/1013:06SAN - SYD

2 stops25h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9$737

Sun 16/1116:04SAN - SYD

1 stop21h 26mDelta

Deal found 11/9$740

Sat 15/1113:10SAN - SYD

2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$742

Wed 1/1022:18SAN - SYD

1 stop38h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$745

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

Booking 56 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.

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7.4

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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How long is the flight from San Diego to Sydney?
A quick flight from San Diego to Sydney can take about 30h. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,411. San Diego and Sydney are separated by a distance of 12086 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Sydney round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Sydney round-trip from $1,098. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Sydney for 33% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
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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