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$457+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/79:10 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops40h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 9/96:20 am
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$835
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2710:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop21h 09m
Air Canada
Mon 11/237:05 am
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/21$937
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/411:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop25h 39m
Air Canada
Wed 11/187:05 am
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop31h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/24$943
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1011:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop20h 45m
Air Canada
Mon 11/232:00 pm
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/24$994
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 7/319:10 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops26h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 8/912:45 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops25h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,003
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 11/1011:50 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop17h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 11/231:31 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops24h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,006

Find flight deals from Sydney to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$835
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$457
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,208
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/7

9:10 am-8:50 am

2 stops40h 40m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

6:20 am-6:55 am

2 stops31h 35m

$892
Quickest round-trip

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/10

11:50 am-10:12 am

1 stop17h 22m

San Diego

Mon 11/23

1:31 pm-9:05 am

2 stops24h 34m

$1,006

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/7

9:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

2:24 pm-7:00 am

1 stop23h 36m

$1,006

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/20

9:10 am-3:26 pm

2 stops23h 16m

San Diego

Thu 8/27

12:48 pm-7:05 am

2 stops25h 17m

$1,058

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/29

9:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Tue 10/13

12:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops25h 20m

$1,058

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/18

11:20 am-1:42 pm

2 stops21h 22m

San Diego

Fri 11/27

4:45 pm-9:20 am

2 stops21h 35m

$1,059

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/7

9:15 am-7:19 pm

1 stop27h 04m

San Diego

Mon 9/14

10:54 am-6:50 am

1 stop26h 56m

$1,221

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/10

9:55 am-4:33 pm

3 stops25h 38m

San Diego

Mon 11/23

1:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops24h 55m

$1,288
Cheapest one-way

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/31

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

3 stops25h 50m

$554

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/18

10:20 am-5:26 pm

2 stops24h 06m

$602

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Compare providers for flights from Sydney to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to San Diego in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sydney-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $840). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,302). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to San Diego flights typically cost between $944 and $1,239 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $835 on American Airlines (Sep 7-Sep 9).

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 July 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Sydney to San Diego 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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
10,034 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

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 Sydney to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Sydney to San Diego in just under 17h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 18m. The distance between Sydney and 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 flying from Sydney to San Diego round-trip?

    Delta, at $834, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Delta is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $840). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,302). 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 2 airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$834Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$834Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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