Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Sydney (SYD) from $646

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/2. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAN — SYD
Oct 8 — Oct 151

The best prices from San Diego to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in August or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Diego (SAN) to Sydney (SYD)

All the information you need to plan the best SAN to SYD flight in 2023: compare San Diego to Sydney flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Sydney.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$1,355

One-way from

$789
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From San Diego to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from San Diego to Sydney Kingsford Smith

SAN - SYD

Price

$1,355 - $2,759

SYD

Temperature

51.8 - 71.6 °F

SYD

Rainfall

2 - 5.1 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Sydney?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 40% on flights from San Diego to Sydney compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,870. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,017.

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

Flights from San Diego to Sydney lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Sydney in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $923.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Sydney (SAN - SYD)?

When flying from San Diego to Sydney, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.

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Cheap Air Canada flights from San Diego to Sydney

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Cheap San Diego to Sydney flights in October & November 2023

The best prices found for SAN to SYD flights for October, November
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Diego to Sydney in October and November 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

San Diego to Sydney 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Sydney from San Diego found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Diego to Sydney in October and November 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

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One-way flights to Sydney from San Diego

The cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Sydney
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1 stop18h 35m

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1 stop17h 13m

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2 stops28h 35m

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2 stops26h 14m

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1 stop25h 35m

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1 stop18h 49m

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2 stops22h 21m

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2 stops26h 14m

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Fri 2/9

1 stop24h 55m

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2 stops36h 42m

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1 stop37h 48m

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1 stop19h 23m

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1 stop40h 45m

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1 stop17h 15m

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Thu 2/1

2 stops25h 35m

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Tue 3/5

2 stops22h 54m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Air Canada and United Airlines from San Diego to Sydney have to say. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
38 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.7
Good
783 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Unfortunately there was a screaming child on the flight. No ones fault but literally hurt my ears and made them crackle. I didn’t eat or drink on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Diego to Sydney flights.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Sydney for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Sydney for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $1,056, but on average you can expect to pay $1,130.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Sydney for under $1,200?

There are currently 15+ open flights from San Diego to Sydney within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

How popular is this San Diego to Sydney flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,056, Air Canada will fly you from San Diego to Sydney and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,113 and $1,118, respectively. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $646. Users have also found prices from $789 and $887 on Qantas Airways and Air Canada, respectively.

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

What does SAN to SYD mean?

SAN and SYD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to SYD refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Sydney

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Diego to Sydney choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$479Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$835Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,049Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,551Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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