Australia

$448+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Australia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SYD
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/108:15 am
SAN
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BNE
1 stop29h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 5/1910:15 am
BNE
-
SAN
1 stop23h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/10$838
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/174:55 pm
SAN
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BNE
1 stop21h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 7/910:15 am
BNE
-
SAN
1 stop27h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/7$860
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/164:55 pm
SAN
-
BNE
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/238:40 pm
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$867
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/265:00 pm
SAN
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BNE
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/305:35 am
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$874
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:10 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/146:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$887
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/238:50 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$894
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1012:30 pm
SAN
-
BNE
1 stop25h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 10/145:05 am
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops23h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/9$894
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:35 pm
SAN
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MEL
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/198:50 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops31h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$896
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/104:55 pm
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/198:40 pm
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$913
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:10 pm
SAN
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ADL
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/195:15 pm
ADL
-
SAN
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$927
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Mon 4/276:10 pm
SAN
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SYD
1 stop20h 10m
Air Canada
Sun 5/109:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop28h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/8$940
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:15 am
SAN
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SYD
1 stop30h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 5/139:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop23h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/9$951

Find flight deals from San Diego to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$838
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$448
(Air Canada)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,304
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From San Diego to Australia
One-way flight from San Diego to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Australia that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Wed 6/17

4:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 10m

Brisbane

Thu 7/9

10:15 am-8:53 pm

1 stop27h 38m

$860

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Sun 5/10

12:30 pm-11:30 am

2 stops30h 00m

Brisbane

Tue 5/19

10:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$872

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Fri 5/8

4:55 pm-7:20 am

1 stop21h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

9:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

$951

San DiegoCoolangatta

SAN - OOL

SANOOL

San Diego

Wed 4/22

6:36 am-10:45 am

2 stops35h 09m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 4/29

11:55 am-9:12 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,037

San DiegoAdelaide

SAN - ADL

SANADL

San Diego

Sat 7/4

10:49 am-10:55 am

2 stops31h 36m

Adelaide

Sun 7/19

12:05 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,091

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sun 4/26

6:15 am-6:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/3

9:15 am-9:24 am

1 stop17h 09m

$1,175

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 4/17

10:05 am-7:50 am

1 stop28h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 5/1

10:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$1,178

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Fri 4/24

5:10 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/28

8:45 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$1,184

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Fri 4/24

6:10 pm-7:05 am

1 stop19h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 4/28

6:05 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$1,190

San DiegoCoolangatta

SAN - OOL

SANOOL

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:01 am-10:45 am

2 stops30h 44m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 4/29

11:55 am-9:03 pm

3 stops26h 08m

$1,236

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $239). Flying from San Diego to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $950). 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.

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 March 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Air New Zealand, andDelta from San Diego to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Australia?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and Delta fly from San Diego to Australia in about 21h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 59m. San Diego and Australia are separated by a distance of 7192 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Australia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $451. Users have also found prices from $495 and $496 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

  • 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Australia (average of $239). Flying from San Diego to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $950). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Australia

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$550Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$771Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$845Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$901Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$949Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,008Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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