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Find cheap flights from Sydney to San Diego from $1,403

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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Diego (SYD-SAN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to San Diego 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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09:15 - 18:06SYD-SAN
25h 51m2 stops
16:20 - 07:05SAN-SYD
21h 45m2 stops
$1,403American Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
15:50 - 20:26SYD-SAN
21h 36m1 stop
12:36 - 07:05SAN-SYD
25h 29m2 stops
$1,412American Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
15:50 - 20:26SYD-SAN
21h 36m1 stop
14:27 - 06:15SAN-SYD
22h 48m1 stop
$1,415American Airlines
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
21:40 - 18:55SYD-SAN
62h 15m2 stops
07:00 - 19:45SAN-SYD
43h 45m2 stops
$1,904Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
11:50 - 23:41SYD-SAN
28h 51m2 stops
20:47 - 19:15SAN-SYD
29h 28m2 stops
$2,489ANA
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 8 May
10:20 - 10:27SYD-SAN
17h 07m1 stop
20:39 - 06:55SAN-SYD
17h 16m1 stop
$2,550United Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul
10:20 - 14:53SYD-SAN
21h 33m2 stops
15:59 - 06:55SAN-SYD
21h 56m2 stops
$2,670United Airlines
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Tue, 7 May - Wed, 8 May
09:20 - 21:52SYD-SAN
29h 32m1 stop
12:40 - 07:20SAN-SYD
25h 40m1 stop
$2,748Air Canada
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Tue, 2 Jul - Sat, 6 Jul
07:00 - 11:57SYD-SAN
21h 57m2 stops
22:29 - 07:20SAN-SYD
39h 51m3 stops
$3,599Air Canada
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
11:50 - 23:41SYD-SAN
28h 51m2 stops
07:22 - 19:15SAN-SYD
42h 53m2 stops
$6,670ANA
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Tue, 21 May - Sat, 25 May

Flights from Sydney to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to San Diego 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 Sydney to San Diego?

The average price of all flights from Sydney to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Sydney, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sydney to San Diego, 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 Sydney to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $1,991 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets is $3,027 and $2,622 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sydney to San Diego, 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 Sydney to San Diego, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,403
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to San Diego

When to book flights from Sydney to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to San Diego 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 Sydney to San Diego

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to San Diego was $918 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to San Diego?

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to San Diego, ANA or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to San Diego are ANA and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,260 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,719 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Sydney to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Sydney 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 Sydney to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego. 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 Sydney to San Diego? 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.
8.0
Hawaiian AirlinesOverall score based on 2322 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.2Food
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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Food and roominess were better on other international flights I’ve been on.

6.0 GoodRobert, Apr 2024SYD - HNL
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Food and roominess were better on other international flights I’ve been on.

It was great with the exception of a rude desk member on the way back. And a terrible sandwich on the way back.

One of the best flights Ive had in a long time

My tray was broken and instead of being moved I was provided blue tape.

One hour delay. No Wi-Fi. Old aircraft. Nasty food

Was unable to check in online within 24 hours of departure

Overall, good flight and quiet cabin! Took the red eye home from Honolulu to LAX!

Couldn’t check in online. Unsure of terminal. Missed flight by minutes due to confusion and not being able to check in online pre flight.

Grumpy and rude gate attendant who was unwilling to help anyone who asked him for assistance. Too little leg room.

The food was lame for an almost 5 hour flight, but overall I had a good experience

This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

There was nothing I didn’t like, prices a little lower would help

BA Airbus A380 BC upstairs had 2 3 2 layout. The seat was comfy but access for those in middle or window seats had to climb over others fest to get to ailse when seats in bed mode. The layout was not nearly as private as other layouts. The staff was amazing as well as the food. Most airline food is average but this was restaurant quality.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

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

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

The experience was generally above average. The only downside was the absence of WiFi during my flight from Vancouver to San Francisco.

Headphones for the movies have too much bass and can't be adjusted. Almost impossible to hear. Great movie selections but can't really watch them because you can't hear them. Also the system is very slow.

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

Once again my complaint is how close the seats are together. Also, the bathrooms were not very clean by the second half of the flight.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

Terrible quality wifi and they charge a lot for it. They nickel and dime you for everything.

It took 5 hour to get a crew to D Ice the plan. We had to sit on the runway for 5 hrs. in Calgary. It snows most of the winter. No proactive plan. In addition, after 3 calls to customer service they couldn't figure out how to have my wife and myself sit together on her birthday weekend. Everybody kept passing the buck. No decision from customer service, luggage drop off or check in team. The experience was a complete mess! I don't think we'll ever fly on this airline again.

Of our SIX flights in my travel group, five were delayed, and all (except possibly one) were just company screwups. One traveler had her CARRY ON baggage put on another flight because Air Canada could not properly do "weight and Balance". Bags missing for a day. Another traveler never made it. Then, (humor here) the flagship airline of the socialist country has NOTHING FOR FREE on board. Expect to pay for pretzels, folks. How's that socialism working out for ya, aye? I might book air Canada in the future if I have a meeting that I REALLY want to MISS!

I don’t know if there were any snacks served on the 5 hour flight. I might have been napping when the attendants came around. But I usually wake up when they do.

Food offerings need to be more plentiful and beverages need to be more healthy.

Last minute flights from Sydney to San Diego

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sydney to San Diego that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 33mSYD-SAN
8/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 56mSAN-SYD
$2,670

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