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$473+ Cheap flights from Australia to San Diego (SAN)

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
feb. 21 — feb. 281
sáb. 2/21
sáb. 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Australia to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/189:40 am
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops27h 12m
American Airlines
dom. 2/221:09 pm
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops21h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$844
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/128:40 am
BNE
-
SAN
1 stop22h 38m
American Airlines
mié. 3/181:16 pm
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops23h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$851
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/711:40 am
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops21h 20m
United Airlines
sáb. 3/1411:03 am
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops26h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/1210:40 am
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops26h 08m
United Airlines
mié. 3/1812:55 pm
SAN
-
BNE
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$864
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/611:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 52m
United Airlines
dom. 3/157:55 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/711:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
sáb. 3/144:00 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1010:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 44m
United Airlines
mar. 5/196:05 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$871
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/31:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop20h 49m
United Airlines
mar. 3/104:00 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$874
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/1811:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop24h 59m
United Airlines
mié. 2/2511:57 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$875
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/1910:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 55m
Delta
mar. 5/57:12 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops43h 38m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$878
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/911:45 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops26h 03m
Air New Zealand
mar. 3/2411:03 am
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops27h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/19$898
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/184:05 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop23h 32m
American Airlines
mié. 2/256:20 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$918

Find flight deals from Australia to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated enero 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$844
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$473
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,205
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to San Diego 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San Diego that are best for you.

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Australia

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

mié. 2/18

9:40 am-6:52 pm

2 stops27h 12m

San Diego

dom. 2/22

1:09 pm-5:00 am

2 stops21h 51m

$844

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

jue. 3/12

8:40 am-12:46 pm

1 stop21h 06m

San Diego

mié. 3/18

2:18 pm-5:30 am

1 stop22h 12m

$851

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

sáb. 3/7

11:40 am-7:48 pm

2 stops26h 08m

San Diego

sáb. 3/14

5:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop19h 35m

$862

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

vie. 3/6

11:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop27h 18m

San Diego

dom. 3/15

8:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

$867

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

sáb. 4/25

10:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops23h 21m

San Diego

lun. 5/4

6:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 49m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

mar. 5/12

10:55 am-11:54 am

1 stop17h 59m

San Diego

mar. 5/19

12:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 35m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

mar. 5/12

10:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop24h 38m

San Diego

mié. 5/20

7:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

lun. 5/11

10:55 am-3:39 pm

1 stop21h 44m

San Diego

jue. 5/21

4:06 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 09m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

dom. 5/10

9:30 am-2:56 pm

2 stops22h 26m

San Diego

dom. 5/17

7:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

jue. 5/14

10:55 am-11:54 am

1 stop17h 59m

San Diego

jue. 5/21

10:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops28h 30m

$871

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to San Diego

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $675). Flying from Australia to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated enero 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada from Australia to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,190 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,646 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Australia.

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

    For as low as $898, American Airlines can have you in San Diego from Australia in 26h 03m. The distance from Australia to San Diego is about 7510 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $496 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $499 and Hawaiian Airlines from $515 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Melbourne - San Diego, Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Diego or Perth - San Diego when deciding on the best route from Australia to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to San Diego 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 Australia to San Diego?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $675). Flying from Australia to San Diego in February is currently the most expensive (average of $846). 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to San Diego

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San Diego. 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 enero 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$795Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$834Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$834Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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