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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Australia from $350

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SAN — SYD
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Tue 6/18
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Australia?

To save up to 27% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Diego to Australia from $1,100 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,395 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Australia from San Diego average $1,279. You can even find prices in September for less than $1,279, as users have found deals to Australia from as low as $874. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Australia from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 20%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to AU?

When flying from San Diego to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap San Diego to Australia flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Australia specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Australia in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 7/259:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/104:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,103
Sun 7/287:00 amSAN - SYD
2 stops43h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/69:40 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops38h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,168
Mon 7/89:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/164:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,191
Fri 6/219:25 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/274:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,205
Mon 7/19:47 amSAN - SYD
2 stops28h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/79:15 amSYD - SAN
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,222
Sat 7/277:31 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops42h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/69:15 amSYD - SAN
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,235
Tue 6/119:25 amSAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/103:45 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,243
Sun 6/304:20 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/89:15 amSYD - SAN
2 stops29h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,272
Wed 7/34:59 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/103:45 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,276

San Diego to Australia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Australia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from San Diego to Australia in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 8/229:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/294:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$665
Thu 8/229:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/294:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$824
Tue 8/137:05 amSAN - SYD
2 stops43h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/279:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$951
Tue 8/137:05 amSAN - SYD
2 stops43h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/279:40 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops38h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$974
Wed 8/217:05 amSAN - SYD
2 stops19h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/19:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$976
Fri 8/97:05 amSAN - SYD
2 stops43h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/239:40 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,093
Thu 7/259:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/104:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,103
Tue 9/104:07 pmSAN - BNE
2 stops25h 53mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/1712:15 pmBNE - SAN
2 stops22h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$1,112
Thu 8/227:05 amSAN - SYD
2 stops43h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 8/299:40 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops38h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,116

San Diego to Australia flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Australia for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Diego to Australia should consider booking one of these fares. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 6/119:25 amSAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/103:45 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,243
Fri 6/149:25 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/174:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,385
Fri 6/147:00 amSAN - SYD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/174:20 pmSYD - SAN
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,390
Thu 6/137:00 amSAN - SYD
2 stops43h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 6/169:40 pmSYD - SAN
2 stops38h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,569
Tue 6/114:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/108:40 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,939
Tue 6/114:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:20 amMEL - SAN
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,950
Thu 6/131:21 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops28h 14mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/1610:20 amSYD - SAN
1 stop17h 08mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$2,022
Thu 6/1310:40 pmSAN - PER
2 stops52h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 6/2510:45 pmPER - SAN
2 stops36h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/5$2,063
Tue 6/117:20 pmSAN - SYD
2 stops20h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/2211:50 amSYD - SAN
2 stops47h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$2,121

One-way flights to Australia from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Australia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Diego to Australia. Users needing a return flight from San Diego to Australia should utilize the search form above.
Thu 9/129:30 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$350
Wed 8/219:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$428
Fri 7/269:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$476
Thu 7/259:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$505
Fri 6/219:25 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$534
Wed 7/249:35 amSAN - SYD
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$555
Fri 7/267:00 amSAN - SYD
3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$599
Thu 7/257:00 amSAN - SYD
3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$619
Fri 7/267:00 amSAN - SYD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$633

Find flights from San Diego to Australia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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San DiegoSydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 8/22

1 stop36h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/29

1 stop22h 15m

$665

San DiegoSydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Tue 8/13

2 stops43h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/27

1 stop16h 55m

$951

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Tue 9/10

2 stops25h 53m

Brisbane

Tue 9/17

2 stops22h 05m

$1,112

San DiegoSydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Wed 11/13

1 stop29h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/25

1 stop20h 37m

$1,140

San DiegoSydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Mon 7/1

2 stops28h 18m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/7

2 stops25h 40m

$1,222

San DiegoSydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Wed 9/11

2 stops25h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/25

2 stops19h 59m

$1,429

San DiegoPerth

SAN - PER

SANPER

San Diego

Fri 9/20

2 stops31h 50m

Perth

Mon 9/30

2 stops42h 15m

$1,435

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 10/23

2 stops33h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 10/28

2 stops56h 37m

$1,516

San DiegoSydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Thu 8/22

3 stops33h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/29

3 stops47h 24m

$1,614

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Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
603 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,418 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,896 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Australia?

    If you book a flight to Australia from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Australia for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Australia for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $665, but on average you can expect to pay $1,074.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Australia for under $1,300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Australia within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Australia?

    While some choose either San Diego - Melbourne or San Diego - Brisbane, San Diego - Sydney Kingsford Smith is the most popular route from San Diego to Australia.

  • What does SAN to SYD mean?

    SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while SYD stands for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Melbourne Airport (MEL), Brisbane Airport (BNE), Perth Airport (PER), Adelaide Airport (ADL), Cairns Airport (CNS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Australia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Australia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Australia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Australia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Australia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Australia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Australia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Australia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Australia flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Australia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Australia?

    American Airlines, Air Canada and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to Australia.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Australia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $1,093). Flying from San Diego to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,373). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Australia

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$875Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$961Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$1,013Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,021Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,131Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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