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$444+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
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 February 12, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 2/1911:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop25h 04m
Air Canada
Mon 2/236:05 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops25h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/8$797
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops22h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 3/184:55 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops22h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$910
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/119:40 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop23h 14m
China Airlines
Wed 3/183:45 pm
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop21h 40m
China Airlines
Deal found 2/9$915
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/199:40 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops24h 15m
China Airlines
Thu 4/910:40 am
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop27h 10m
China Airlines
Deal found 2/9$920
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 12/46:25 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/2911:50 am
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$947
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1911:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops24h 44m
American Airlines
Thu 4/91:16 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops24h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$962
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/81:05 pm
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop20h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 3/204:55 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops22h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/11$988
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sun 3/812:10 pm
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops23h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2011:03 am
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops25h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$999
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops30h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 2/234:45 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,057

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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$910
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$444
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,044
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to San Diego that are best for you.

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Sydney

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/11

11:20 am-4:00 pm

2 stops22h 40m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

4:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 05m

$910

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/11

9:40 am-2:54 pm

1 stop23h 14m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

3:45 pm-7:25 am

1 stop21h 40m

$915

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/19

9:40 am-9:07 am

1 stop17h 27m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

10:40 am-6:50 am

1 stop27h 10m

$915

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/19

11:20 am-6:04 pm

2 stops24h 44m

San Diego

Thu 4/9

1:16 pm-7:05 am

2 stops24h 49m

$962

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

1:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 45m

San Diego

Fri 3/20

4:55 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 05m

$988

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

12:10 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops23h 16m

San Diego

Fri 3/20

11:03 am-6:20 am

2 stops25h 17m

$999

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/27

1:05 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop25h 32m

San Diego

Fri 4/3

2:18 pm-7:55 am

1 stop23h 37m

$1,094

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/28

12:10 pm-9:16 am

2 stops39h 06m

San Diego

Sat 4/4

7:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops42h 20m

$1,104

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/7

9:30 am-9:30 pm

2 stops29h 00m

San Diego

Thu 5/7

7:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop18h 15m

$1,107

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/23

2:00 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops45h 30m

$648

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

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 24 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $744). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $870). 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 February 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada 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
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
8,181 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
9,281 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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
10,709 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,181 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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 China Airlines can get you from Sydney to San Diego in just under 22h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 34m. 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?

    Air Canada, at $795, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Air Canada is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $496 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $499 and $515, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $744). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $870). 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 Sydney to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$795Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$834Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$834Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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