San Diego

$587+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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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 May 5, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Sat 5/2310:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 6/1312:33 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 6/810:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 6/1511:55 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$974
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2610:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 56m
Lufthansa
Fri 6/1911:44 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 46m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/4$985
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 10/289:40 am
BNE
-
SAN
2 stops26h 06m
Delta
Mon 11/93:59 pm
SAN
-
BNE
1 stop22h 21m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$1,063
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/89:10 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops23h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 6/154:23 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops21h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,097
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 5/129:15 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop25h 48m
Delta
Tue 6/23:15 pm
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop22h 35m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$1,121
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/46:00 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/1112:30 pm
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,125
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/217:00 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 5/258:10 am
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop30h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,133
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/49:10 am
SYD
-
SAN
2 stops23h 17m
American Airlines
Thu 6/1112:46 pm
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops25h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 6/49:15 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop31h 00m
Delta
Thu 6/1110:50 am
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop27h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$1,165
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/710:20 am
SYD
-
SAN
1 stop23h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 6/218:32 pm
SAN
-
SYD
1 stop17h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 5/2910:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 45m
Delta
Wed 6/33:15 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$1,190

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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$971
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$587
(KAYAK)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$959
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-San Diego flight deals.
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From Australia to San Diego
One-way flight from Australia to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

10:55 am-11:54 pm

2 stops29h 59m

San Diego

Sat 6/13

6:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 48m

$971

BrisbaneSan Diego

BNE - SAN

BNESAN

Brisbane

Wed 10/28

9:40 am-6:46 pm

2 stops26h 06m

San Diego

Mon 11/9

9:45 am-8:20 am

2 stops28h 35m

$1,063

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/4

9:15 am-11:15 pm

1 stop31h 00m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

10:50 am-6:50 am

1 stop27h 00m

$1,165
Quickest round-trip

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

10:20 am-4:24 pm

1 stop23h 04m

San Diego

Sun 6/21

8:32 pm-7:00 am

1 stop17h 28m

$1,177

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 5/29

10:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops22h 56m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

1:30 pm-7:50 am

2 stops25h 20m

$1,190

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/5

9:15 am-6:03 pm

1 stop25h 48m

San Diego

Sun 6/7

10:50 am-6:50 am

1 stop27h 00m

$1,316

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/5

9:15 am-10:19 am

1 stop18h 04m

San Diego

Mon 6/8

1:25 pm-6:50 am

2 stops24h 25m

$1,316

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/5

9:15 am-10:19 am

1 stop18h 04m

San Diego

Sat 6/6

11:01 am-6:50 am

1 stop26h 49m

$1,522

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Sun 5/24

11:45 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops37h 54m

San Diego

Mon 6/1

10:57 am-11:15 am

2 stops33h 18m

$1,532

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/18

9:15 am-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 28m

San Diego

Thu 5/21

6:15 am-6:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

$1,591

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

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $455). Flying from Australia to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $780). 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 May 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 $1,063, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Australia in 26h 06m. The distance from Australia to San Diego is about 7192 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San Diego (average of $455). Flying from Australia to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $780). 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 Australia to San Diego

Discover the top 2 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$834Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$834Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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