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$827 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Diego

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Cheapest return fare
$1,380
Typical prices: $1,777-$1,343
Air Canada
Thu 21/5Wed 3/6
SYD - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$827
Typical prices: $972-$1,044
Delta
Mon 20/7
SYD - SAN • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,380 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and San Diego. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,160 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 51m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Diego (SYD-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to San Diego

Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:20 - 20:55
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SAN
28h 35m
1 stop
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16:55 - 07:20
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SYD
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,380Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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07:30 - 20:55
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SAN
30h 25m
2 stops
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16:55 - 07:20
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SYD
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,391Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:20 - 20:55
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SAN
28h 35m
1 stop
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16:55 - 11:40
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SYD
25h 45m
2 stops
$1,402Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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07:30 - 20:55
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SAN
30h 25m
2 stops
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16:55 - 07:20
SAN
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SYD
21h 25m
1 stop
$1,410Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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07:00 - 20:55
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SAN
30h 55m
2 stops
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12:30 - 11:40
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SYD
30h 10m
2 stops
$1,416Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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07:00 - 20:55
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SAN
30h 55m
2 stops
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16:55 - 10:40
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SYD
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,417Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:20 - 20:55
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SAN
28h 35m
1 stop
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12:30 - 07:20
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SYD
25h 50m
1 stop
$1,429Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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09:20 - 20:55
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SAN
28h 35m
1 stop
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16:55 - 07:20
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SYD
21h 25m
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$1,434Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
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07:00 - 20:55
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SAN
30h 55m
2 stops
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12:30 - 10:40
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SYD
29h 10m
2 stops
$1,440Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
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07:30 - 20:55
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30h 25m
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08:10 - 07:20
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30h 10m
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$1,450Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to San Diego flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to San Diego departing in May.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $1,175 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,823 and $1,601 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to San Diego, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$827
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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 $827 for a one-way ticket and $1,380 for a return.

  • 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, 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, Air New Zealand or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to San Diego are Air New Zealand and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,291 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,369 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 638 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
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Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

6.0 GoodCraig, Apr 2026
AKL - MEL
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Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

Perpetually delayed, flight out was delayed almost 2 hours, flight home was delayed an hour and a half. On the way back no refreshments as an option, yet they gave it out to 1st class. No apology or notice of the delay going out both ways. Seats are nice feature wise, but the adjustable headrests don't stay up anymore. Feels more like a budget airline

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

good, no complaints but nothing to rave about. It was fine

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Flew steerage class. Short on leg room unless you pay more. No window unless you pay more. Etc. United is trying to squeeze every cent from you. It doesn’t make for any loyalty.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Outstanding service, great food, friendly & efficient crew, safe & comfortable flight

Staff were not attentive, wifi did not work, cut my head in the bathroom due to the position of the soap on the sink, had blood running down my face, told staff, they had no expression no sympathy, didn't even say "sorry", they said "oh we will have a look at that" about 10 mins later the purser brought me a bandaid, still no sorry.... Shocking

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Very disappointed with premier lounge. Food selection very poor, both coffee machines out of order. For the price you charge for an upgrade, the seats don’t fully recline, movie selection is old. Not very good value. Asian airlines are light years ahead at a more affordable price.

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

The plane was delayed an hour. Heard from other passengers that the Vancouver connection to SFO was never on-time.

My experience was good with United too But only not so good thing was that at Calgary airport I was not given lounge access despite of flying business. Aspire lounge denied it to me, which was unfair I feel

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

The staff was great and made the long trip easy peasy!

The free Wi-fi for Aeroplan members was a great touch. The time passed quickly. I found the seats seemed a little closer together than I remember. Not Air Canada's fault, but we were about 20 minutes late landing because the airport was too busy. We had to circle around for a while. The boarding and disembarking went very smoothly.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

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