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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Sydney from $623

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Sydney departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Sydney (SAN-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:00 - 14:40SAN-SYD
38h 40m2 stops
16:20 - 21:35SYD-SAN
22h 15m1 stop
$1,590
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週四, 25 7月 - 週四, 1 8月
09:35 - 14:40SAN-SYD
36h 05m1 stop
16:20 - 21:35SYD-SAN
22h 15m1 stop
$1,666
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週四, 25 7月 - 週四, 1 8月
16:10 - 10:35SAN-SYD
25h 25m2 stops
09:55 - 10:27SYD-SAN
41h 32m2 stops
$1,686Air New Zealand
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週二, 30 7月 - 週二, 13 8月
07:00 - 19:45SAN-SYD
19h 45m2 stops
21:40 - 18:55SYD-SAN
38h 15m2 stops
$1,862Hawaiian Airlines
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週四, 25 7月 - 週四, 1 8月
16:10 - 08:45SAN-SYD
22h 35m2 stops
11:45 - 17:49SYD-SAN
24h 04m2 stops
$1,912Air New Zealand
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週二, 22 10月 - 週三, 30 10月
07:05 - 19:45SAN-SYD
43h 40m2 stops
21:40 - 18:55SYD-SAN
38h 15m2 stops
$1,953Hawaiian Airlines
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週五, 31 5月 - 週四, 13 6月
13:22 - 07:00SAN-SYD
24h 38m1 stop
09:30 - 17:52SYD-SAN
25h 22m1 stop
$2,006United Airlines
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週三, 29 5月 - 週三, 5 6月
13:22 - 06:55SAN-SYD
24h 33m2 stops
09:30 - 10:21SYD-SAN
17h 51m1 stop
$2,013United Airlines
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週三, 29 5月 - 週三, 5 6月
16:55 - 08:20SAN-SYD
21h 25m1 stop
11:20 - 13:57SYD-SAN
20h 37m1 stop
$2,120Air Canada
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週三, 23 10月 - 週日, 3 11月
16:55 - 08:20SAN-SYD
21h 25m1 stop
11:20 - 12:57SYD-SAN
20h 37m1 stop
$2,185Air Canada
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週四, 24 10月 - 週三, 6 11月

Flights from San Diego to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Sydney is September, where tickets cost $1,604 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $2,678 and $2,262 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Sydney, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Sydney from San Diego were found on Hawaiian Airlines ($1,126) and Japan Airlines ($1,227), and the lowest return tickets were found on Air New Zealand ($1,686) and Hawaiian Airlines ($1,862).

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$623
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Diego to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Sydney

  • Where are the common layover options for San Diego to Sydney flights?

    San Diego to Sydney flights are usually connecting flights with one or two layovers en route. The stopover will depend on the airline you're flying with and some of the most common stopover cities are Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Vancouver (YVR), Honolulu (HNL), and San Francisco (SFO).

  • What travel documents do I need when flying from San Diego to Sydney?

    US citizens flying from San Diego to Sydney must present a valid US passport and an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or visa to enter Sydney. Most US citizens with valid passports can obtain an ETA if they travel to Sydney for business or tourism for up to 90 days. The passport must be valid at the time of entry into Sydney and should have at least one blank passport page for an entry stamp.

  • Which airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney are ideal for travelers with limited mobility?

    Each airline flying from San Diego offers assistance services to passengers with special needs. The airlines have a wheelchair assistance program that helps passengers with reduced mobility easily get through the airport. You can request a wheelchair from the gate attendants or visit your airline's check-in counter. Travelers with special needs will also be assisted with their luggage from the check-in gates to the baggage claim on arrival at SYD. We recommend informing your airline of any special when booking your flight or at least 48 hours before the flight.

  • Are there public transportation options from Sydney International Airport?

    The Airport Link train provides a convenient and fast way from the airport to the city center and the surrounding suburbs. Trains depart every 10 minutes from the airport station at the terminal's Northern End. The train airport's train station is easily accessible from the Arrivals area of the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Sydney was $411 for a one-way ticket and $1,049 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Sydney, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Sydney are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $2,698 and an overall rating of 7.3, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,377 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Sydney

  • Flights to Sydney from San Diego usually land at San Diego Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). The airport is a primary hub for Qantas and a secondary hub for Jetstar and Virgin Australia. As such, flying with these airlines will give you more flight options.
  • Consider flying Business Class when flying with United Airlines from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sydney. The airport hosts United Club near the departure gates on the Mezzanine Level Airside of Terminal 1. The airline's Business Class ticket grants access to the lounge by paying at the door.
  • San Diego Airport has several pet relief areas for passengers traveling with their pets or service animals. One pet relief area is the Airside of Terminal 2 West, while others are outside the secure areas. Each area has grass, trash cans, a bag, and a sinker to help clean after use.
  • Consider booking First Class when flying with Japan Airlines from San Diego to Sydney. The airline’s First Class seats are open suites that feel exceptionally private. They offer very spacious seats, premium dining options, and enhanced inflight entertainment.
  • Singapore Airlines offers some of the best flights for families flying from San Diego to Sydney. When flying with the children, you can pick standard seats for free in advance. Parents traveling with infants will also enjoy priority boarding at SAN.
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Top airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11134 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
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I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

2.0 Mediocretimothy, May 2024SBA - DEN
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I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Terrible experience! All flights delayed, staff had no idea of what they were doing, and at the end luggage lost for 2 days!

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

We had a good flight, service was good and lots of leg room. Service was good and the staff were friendly.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Short flight, crew members were very nice, so much so I'll take the return flight next weekend

The trip was fine and uneventful. The seat in business class was very uncomfortable which was disappointing given the extra cost. It was spacious but it felt like I was sitting on metal bars. The food in business class wasn't very good. The flight was ahead of time, the staff was professional and courteous and our luggage arrived safely.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/8週四
1 stop
36h 05mSAN-SYD
$623
9/8週五
1 stop
36h 05mSAN-SYD
$641
26/6週三
1 stop
36h 15mSAN-SYD
$713
7/8週三
1 stop
36h 05mSAN-SYD
$744
31/5週五
2 stopsHawaiian Airlines
19h 40mSAN-SYD
$1,126
8/8週四
2 stopsHawaiian Airlines
43h 40mSAN-SYD
$1,169
9/8週五
2 stopsJapan Airlines
50h 22mSAN-SYD
$1,227
8/8週四
3 stopsFiji Airways
26h 16mSAN-SYD
$1,410
1/6週六
1 stopAir Canada
25h 40mSAN-SYD
$1,721
30/5週四
1 stopAir Canada
25h 40mSAN-SYD
$1,766

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5週二
multi-stop
25h 29mSAN-SYD
9/5週四
multi-stop
22h 15mSYD-SAN
$2,167
8/5週三
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
32h 10mSAN-SYD
12/6週三
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
31h 22mSYD-SAN
$2,491
7/5週二
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
32h 10mSAN-SYD
9/5週四
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
31h 11mSYD-SAN
$2,594
8/5週三
multi-stopAir Canada
25h 40mSAN-SYD
12/6週三
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 37mSYD-SAN
$2,708
8/5週三
multi-stopAir Canada
32h 05mSAN-SYD
12/6週三
multi-stopAir Canada
23h 47mSYD-SAN
$2,714
7/5週二
multi-stop
31h 08mSAN-SYD
9/5週四
multi-stop
43h 46mSYD-SAN
$2,913
7/5週二
multi-stop
19h 49mSAN-SYD
9/5週四
multi-stop
22h 15mSYD-SAN
$2,937
8/5週三
multi-stop
30h 35mSAN-SYD
12/6週三
multi-stop
45h 30mSYD-SAN
$4,574
8/5週三
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
51h 44mSAN-SYD
12/6週三
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
38h 59mSYD-SAN
$5,152

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