SYD - SAN

$811 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to San Diego

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Cheapest return fare
$1,379
Typical prices: $1,740-$1,360
British Airways
Mon 27/7Wed 12/8
SYD - SAN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$811
Typical prices: $720-$1,227
Air Canada
Tue 17/11
SYD - SAN • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $1,379 (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 $1,177 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 19m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 21% 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

Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 18:18
SYD
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SAN
26h 08m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
12:48 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
25h 17m
2 stops
$1,379British Airways
Wed, 15 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
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09:10 - 15:26
SYD
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SAN
23h 16m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:23 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
21h 42m
2 stops
$1,389British Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
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12:00 - 23:59
SYD
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SAN
28h 59m
1 stop
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12:47 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
25h 18m
2 stops
$1,394British Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
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12:00 - 17:54
SYD
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SAN
22h 54m
1 stop
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09:40 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
28h 25m
2 stops
$1,396British Airways
Wed, 15 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
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12:00 - 17:54
SYD
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SAN
22h 54m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
12:46 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
25h 19m
2 stops
$1,407British Airways
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
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11:20 - 13:04
SYD
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SAN
20h 44m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
07:05 - 09:35
SAN
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SYD
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,416Air Canada
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 15:26
SYD
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SAN
23h 16m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:23 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
21h 42m
2 stops
$1,417American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 13:04
SYD
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SAN
20h 44m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
14:10 - 09:35
SAN
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SYD
24h 25m
1 stop
$1,418Air Canada
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 15:26
SYD
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SAN
23h 16m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
16:23 - 07:05
SAN
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SYD
21h 42m
2 stops
$1,420American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 13:04
SYD
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SAN
20h 44m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
07:05 - 09:35
SAN
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SYD
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,425Air 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 July.

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 $1,193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,850 and $1,670 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 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$811
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% 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 $811 for a one-way ticket and $1,379 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 $1,374 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 $1,390 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 645 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

10.0 ExcellentManish, May 2026
SYD - AKL
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We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

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.

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!

Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.

I was very impressed at how Alaska Airlines handles people with medical needs.

Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

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

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

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

Crew was great! Good meals. Had room to stretch out

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

How can you rate a flight when it is canceled after you leave the gate & 3 hours into sitting there or in remote area of airport after mechanical problems

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

gave me complimentary food as the flight was not full and was attentive to my needs

The flight was smooth, the plane was spacious and clean, the staff was kind and the food was decent.

Flight crew was great, and even the crew for checking bags! I had a question for a friend of mine flying tomorrow and the man I talked to was awesome and answered my questions and looked up things for me when he didn’t have to! I was able to give her current & accurate info for her flight and she was so appreciative too!!

Crew at gate and onboard were just very OK, not very friendly and honestly seemed bothered to be there. I will give a shout out to still selling headphones for those who forgot.

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

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