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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Sydney from $475

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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Sydney (SAN-SYD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:35 am - 2:40 pmSAN-SYD
36h 05m1 stop
4:20 pm - 9:35 pmSYD-SAN
22h 15m1 stop
$1,024
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Wed, Jul 3 - Fri, Aug 9
9:55 am - 7:45 pmSAN-SYD
39h 50m1 stop
9:40 pm - 9:55 pmSYD-SAN
18h 15m1 stop
$1,057Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 22
4:10 pm - 10:35 amSAN-SYD
25h 25m2 stops
9:55 am - 6:19 pmSYD-SAN
25h 24m2 stops
$1,218Air New Zealand
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Thu, Aug 1 - Sun, Sep 1
3:55 pm - 8:45 amSAN-SYD
23h 50m2 stops
6:15 pm - 6:19 pmSYD-SAN
41h 04m2 stops
$1,254Air New Zealand
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 25
7:18 pm - 7:00 amSAN-SYD
18h 42m1 stop
10:20 am - 10:28 amSYD-SAN
17h 08m1 stop
$1,263United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
1:00 pm - 6:55 amSAN-SYD
24h 55m2 stops
10:20 am - 5:28 pmSYD-SAN
24h 08m2 stops
$1,316United Airlines
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Mon, May 13 - Mon, May 27
5:00 pm - 7:20 amSAN-SYD
21h 20m1 stop
9:20 am - 12:02 pmSYD-SAN
19h 42m1 stop
$1,696Air Canada
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Aug 6
7:00 am - 7:20 amSAN-SYD
31h 20m1 stop
7:00 am - 4:16 pmSYD-SAN
26h 16m2 stops
$1,736Air Canada
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Sun, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 17
6:25 am - 6:35 amSAN-SYD
31h 10m2 stops
9:25 am - 11:51 pmSYD-SAN
31h 26m2 stops
$2,092Delta
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Sun, Jun 30 - Tue, Aug 6
11:00 am - 6:35 amSAN-SYD
26h 35m1 stop
9:25 am - 9:49 amSYD-SAN
17h 24m1 stop
$2,437Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 23

Flights from San Diego to Sydney - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Sydney?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to San Diego, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Sydney is September, where tickets cost $1,163 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $1,861 and $1,778 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Sydney, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sydney?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Japan Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $809. KAYAK users also found San Diego to Sydney round-trip flights on Hawaiian Airlines from $1,057 and on Air New Zealand from $1,218.

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Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$475
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Sydney

  • Where are the common layover options for San Diego to Sydney flights?

    San Diego to Sydney flights are usually connecting flights with one or two layovers en route. The stopover will depend on the airline you're flying with and some of the most common stopover cities are Los Angeles (LAX), Phoenix (PHX), Vancouver (YVR), Honolulu (HNL), and San Francisco (SFO).

  • What travel documents do I need when flying from San Diego to Sydney?

    US citizens flying from San Diego to Sydney must present a valid US passport and an approved Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or visa to enter Sydney. Most US citizens with valid passports can obtain an ETA if they travel to Sydney for business or tourism for up to 90 days. The passport must be valid at the time of entry into Sydney and should have at least one blank passport page for an entry stamp.

  • Which airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney are ideal for travelers with limited mobility?

    Each airline flying from San Diego offers assistance services to passengers with special needs. The airlines have a wheelchair assistance program that helps passengers with reduced mobility easily get through the airport. You can request a wheelchair from the gate attendants or visit your airline's check-in counter. Travelers with special needs will also be assisted with their luggage from the check-in gates to the baggage claim on arrival at SYD. We recommend informing your airline of any special when booking your flight or at least 48 hours before the flight.

  • Are there public transportation options from Sydney International Airport?

    The Airport Link train provides a convenient and fast way from the airport to the city center and the surrounding suburbs. Trains depart every 10 minutes from the airport station at the terminal's Northern End. The train airport's train station is easily accessible from the Arrivals area of the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Sydney was $475 for a one-way ticket and $1,024 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Sydney?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Sydney from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Sydney?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Sydney from San Diego?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Diego to Sydney.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Sydney, Air New Zealand or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,552 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,349 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SAN to Sydney

  • Flights to Sydney from San Diego usually land at San Diego Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). The airport is a primary hub for Qantas and a secondary hub for Jetstar and Virgin Australia. As such, flying with these airlines will give you more flight options.
  • Consider flying Business Class when flying with United Airlines from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Sydney. The airport hosts United Club near the departure gates on the Mezzanine Level Airside of Terminal 1. The airline's Business Class ticket grants access to the lounge by paying at the door.
  • San Diego Airport has several pet relief areas for passengers traveling with their pets or service animals. One pet relief area is the Airside of Terminal 2 West, while others are outside the secure areas. Each area has grass, trash cans, a bag, and a sinker to help clean after use.
  • Consider booking First Class when flying with Japan Airlines from San Diego to Sydney. The airline’s First Class seats are open suites that feel exceptionally private. They offer very spacious seats, premium dining options, and enhanced inflight entertainment.
  • Singapore Airlines offers some of the best flights for families flying from San Diego to Sydney. When flying with the children, you can pick standard seats for free in advance. Parents traveling with infants will also enjoy priority boarding at SAN.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 658 reviews
7.9entertainment
8.4boarding
8.1comfort
7.6food
8.8crew
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

8.0 ExcellentDaniel, Apr 2024ZQN - SYD
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All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Unable to perform online check in using Hawaiian Airlines APP Only ONE meal choice available - Totally unacceptable Low Airline ranking compared to other International airlines and service Old Airplane (A330-200) Entertainment system - Outdated Total Score - Mediocre

This flight was delayed approximately 4 hours due to bad weather in HNL.

It was great with the exception of a rude desk member on the way back. And a terrible sandwich on the way back.

One of the best flights Ive had in a long time

Flight delayed then cancelled then gate changed two times then baggage lost.

My flight was canceled minutes before boarding started. It took three hours to get rebooked and it was on another airline overnight with another stop added. All I got was two $15 food coupons.

The plane is extremely loud and there’s no place to charge devices.

Not great to be very honest. Our flight was delayed after we sat at the airport until 15 minutes after we were supposed to leave . We were then notified the plane was being worked on “and the parts were out in the ground and still not finished .” Even though the work started the evening before and they knew it wasn’t fixed. . Then we were told it would be a 1:15 pm boarding time so we waited then at 1:45pm we were told it would be an 11:15pm boarding . It was changed to and 3:55am boarding the next morning . We lost out on a day in Hawaii and a night of our VRBO rental.

Safety record impeccable and important since flying many hours and thousands of miles over ocean.

Love the food service and attentiveness of the crew. Could have wi-if on flight

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Left 2 hours later for delayed I had to take care a kid with special need since people don’t want to move to accommodate the rest of the family. . It wasn’t bad but that made me upset that people can be that selfish.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Terrible experience! All flights delayed, staff had no idea of what they were doing, and at the end luggage lost for 2 days!

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

Flight was delayed 1.5 hrs due to problem with a previous flight to mine; I was informed appropriately via Text & Email, however, website did not keep up with messages sent by nearly an hour. When checking-in warm & friendly reception at check-in desk until female Air Canada Rep noticed my flight number and instantly pivoted to a condescending & sarcastic comments about getting my bag checked in since I’m running so late; then tone instantly changed again few minutes later when she muttered, “Oh, they’ve delayed it” another sign systems & worse front line staff, not fully informed or simply not reading their flight status updates. Flight crew were very friendly & did a great job trying to make up lost time due to the delay.

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

We had a good flight, service was good and lots of leg room. Service was good and the staff were friendly.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Short flight, crew members were very nice, so much so I'll take the return flight next weekend

The trip was fine and uneventful. The seat in business class was very uncomfortable which was disappointing given the extra cost. It was spacious but it felt like I was sitting on metal bars. The food in business class wasn't very good. The flight was ahead of time, the staff was professional and courteous and our luggage arrived safely.

I love flying with AC. I love that they have power outlet and free messaging wifi for aeroplan members.

I didn't understand what "limited wifi" mean. Everything is money money money. I didn't have any other choice other than Air Canada since I couldn't find any other direct flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
1 stop
36h 05mSAN-SYD
$475
5/29Wed
2 stops
38h 35mSAN-SYD
$504
7/22Mon
1 stop
36h 05mSAN-SYD
$568
5/23Thu
2 stops
54h 45mSAN-SYD
$731
5/29Wed
3 stops
36h 07mSAN-SYD
$735
9/6Fri
2 stopsJapan Airlines
48h 27mSAN-SYD
$809
5/23Thu
3 stops
30h 47mSAN-SYD
$837
9/6Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 24mSAN-SYD
$897
6/3Mon
1 stopAir Canada
21h 25mSAN-SYD
$1,062
6/3Mon
3 stopsFiji Airways
67h 23mSAN-SYD
$1,438

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Sydney

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Sydney that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stop
35h 05mSAN-SYD
5/20Mon
multi-stop
22h 15mSYD-SAN
$1,349
4/27Sat
multi-stop
35h 05mSAN-SYD
5/25Sat
multi-stop
21h 45mSYD-SAN
$1,411
4/24Wed
multi-stop
32h 30mSAN-SYD
5/20Mon
multi-stop
22h 15mSYD-SAN
$1,518
4/24Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
31h 45mSAN-SYD
5/22Wed
multi-stopAir New Zealand
24h 57mSYD-SAN
$1,964
4/26Fri
multi-stopAir New Zealand
31h 45mSAN-SYD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAir New Zealand
59h 37mSYD-SAN
$2,208
4/25Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
29h 50mSAN-SYD
5/25Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 37mSYD-SAN
$2,468
4/26Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 44mSAN-SYD
5/3Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 37mSYD-SAN
$2,515
4/25Thu
multi-stopDelta
19h 30mSAN-SYD
5/23Thu
multi-stopDelta
31h 26mSYD-SAN
$2,542
4/24Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 40mSAN-SYD
5/24Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
19h 37mSYD-SAN
$2,641
4/24Wed
multi-stopDelta
24h 20mSAN-SYD
5/25Sat
multi-stopDelta
17h 27mSYD-SAN
$4,642

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