$710 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Australia

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,267
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,558
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,925
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,267
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,558
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,925

Book Cheap San Diego to Australia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to Australia 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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Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Australia

Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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08:36 - 15:40SAN-SYD
37h 04m1 stop
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17:20 - 20:29SYD-SAN
21h 09m2 stops
$1,267
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Thu, 16 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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08:36 - 15:40SAN-SYD
37h 04m1 stop
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17:20 - 20:14SYD-SAN
20h 54m2 stops
$1,319
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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12:45 - 22:25SAN-SYD
39h 40m2 stops
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11:20 - 12:03SYD-SAN
19h 43m1 stop
$1,370Air Canada
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 5 May
Air Canada Logo
18:10 - 09:35SAN-SYD
20h 25m1 stop
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09:20 - 12:02SYD-SAN
19h 42m1 stop
$1,381Air Canada
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 7 May
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18:48 - 19:45SAN-SYD
29h 57m2 stops
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21:40 - 07:30SYD-SAN
26h 50m2 stops
$1,406Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 19 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
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16:20 - 08:05SAN-SYD
21h 45m2 stops
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11:20 - 18:24SYD-SAN
26h 04m2 stops
$1,411American Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
12:40 - 07:30SAN-SYD
24h 50m2 stops
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10:10 - 15:30SYD-SAN
23h 20m2 stops
$1,412American Airlines
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Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 14 Apr
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20:50 - 09:05SAN-SYD
17h 15m1 stop
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09:30 - 12:36SYD-SAN
20h 06m2 stops
$1,417United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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06:15 - 09:05SAN-SYD
31h 50m2 stops
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11:20 - 23:58SYD-SAN
31h 38m1 stop
$1,444United Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:30 - 19:45SAN-SYD
35h 15m2 stops
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21:40 - 10:52SYD-SAN
31h 12m2 stops
$1,613Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Australia flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Australia, 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 Australia is August, when tickets cost $1,421 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,214 and $1,906 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Australia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Diego to Australia, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Australia back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Australia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from San Diego to Australia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$710
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Sydney

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • How can I fly from San Diego to Australia?

    It is unlikely to find direct or nonstop flight services when flying from San Diego to Australia. However, you can choose to fly with airlines offering short layover flights. Air Canada and United Airlines are some of the airlines frequently operating along this route with short layovers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). However, if you want to save some money during your trip, you should opt for flights with longer layovers, such as Japan Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • Are there nursing lounges at SAN?

    Nursing mothers flying through SAN with an infant will find at least a designated, peerless, private and serene lactation suite in terminals 1 and 2. These lactation suites are ideal for nursing, pumping milk and changing diapers as they are equipped with baby changing tables, sinks, electrical power outlets, comfortable seats and rockers.

  • What is the most suitable ground transportation mode in Australia?

    If you want the freedom to tour and explore Australia without having to use a strict schedule of buses, metro lines, trains and taxis, you should opt for car rental services. With car rental services, you can visit any attraction site at any time. Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, and Budget are some car rental companies you will find at the arrivals terminals near the baggage claim areas at MEL, SYD and BNE airports.

  • Is there a USO lounge at SAN?

    The USO military lounge available at SAN offers its services and amenities to active duty US military and their families free of charge. These services include monitors displaying flight arrival and departures, meeting centers, children's playroom, luggage storage, showers, United through Reading and video games.

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

    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 Australia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $1,093 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,197.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Sydney International Airport (SYD) is the main airport serving major international flights in Australia and is bound to be your arrival airport. However, you can also land at Melbourne Airport (MEL) or Brisbane Airport (BNE).
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has a huge parking space that passengers who wish to leave their cars at the airport can utilize. You can either use the onsite or the offsite parking lots. Note that the offsite parking lots are fairly priced compared to the onsite parking lots.
  • If you are flying from San Diego to Australia, you should ensure that you arrive at SAN at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight departure. As a result, you will have enough time to go through the security checkpoint, get your boarding pass and ticket stamped, explore the airport attractions and arrive at your boarding gate on time. Alternatively, you can check in online through your airline website to save you some time.
  • There are many carriers offering flight services from San Diego to Australia. However, all these airlines offer different services and amenities onboard. Some carriers, such as Japan Airlines, offer assorted meals and drinks, disabled services, entertainment, earplugs and travel blankets for those who would like to sleep during the trip.
  • If you want to grab something to eat while at any of the Australian airports, you can do so at one of the food concessions available within the airports. The dining areas are available on the landside and Airside of MEL, SYD and BNE, offering a variety of cuisines that you would love to explore.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Diego to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Australia? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8929 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
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We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sept 2025SFO - MEX
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We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

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