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Cheap Flights from Australia to San Diego

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Australia to San Diego 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Australia to San Diego

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 29
Air Canada Logo
10:20 am - 11:47 am
SYD
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SAN
19h 27m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 8:35 am
SAN
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SYD
24h 35m
1 stop
$930Air Canada
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 1:44 pm
MEL
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SAN
19h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 7:30 am
SAN
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MEL
25h 06m
2 stops
$937United Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 13
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:07 pm
MEL
-
SAN
22h 12m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
-
MEL
20h 47m
1 stop
$941United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 29
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 11:47 am
SYD
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SAN
21h 47m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 8:35 am
SAN
-
SYD
31h 30m
1 stop
$944Air Canada
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 29
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 11:47 am
SYD
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SAN
22h 17m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 8:35 am
SAN
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SYD
31h 30m
1 stop
$949Air Canada
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:53 pm
MEL
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SAN
26h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 34m
1 stop
$955Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 8:25 pm
SYD
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SAN
17h 45m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 7:45 pm
SAN
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SYD
31h 10m
1 stop
$959Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:53 pm
MEL
-
SAN
26h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 34m
1 stop
$966Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 am - 4:07 pm
MEL
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SAN
22h 12m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
7:41 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 34m
1 stop
$967Lufthansa
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:15 am
MEL
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SAN
17h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 7:50 am
SAN
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MEL
27h 55m
1 stop
$1,058Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San Diego

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to San Diego, 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 to San Diego is August, where tickets cost $310 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and November, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $764 and $720 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $434.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$573
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to San Diego

FAQs - booking San Diego flights

  • Can I store my baggage at the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    Baggage storage with free delivery is available within about 24 km of San Diego airport for approximately $ 20 (A$ 30) per bag/per day. Staffed kiosks are located in the baggage claim areas in both Terminal 1 and 2. Reservations can be made online or directly at the kiosks.

  • What public transport is available to and from the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    Travellers headed to and from San Diego Airport can connect with Amtrak’s Intercity and COASTER commuter trains, which link the airport with downtown San Diego as well as Los Angeles, Orange Counties, and coastal North County. There is also a City Bus (Route 992), which stops at Terminals 1 and 2, and transports travellers between the airport and downtown San Diego.

  • Can I stay overnight at the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    While SAN is open 24h, overnight sleepers are restricted to staying in the pre-security public spaces once the security checkpoints have closed for the night (around midnight). Anyone already inside and past security in the departure areas will need to relocate and process through Security again in the morning.

  • Are there any airport hotels near the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    For privacy and a more comfortable sleep, there are several hotels near San Diego Airport that are accessible by the free airport shuttle bus, such as the TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, the Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport, and the La Quinta Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town/Airport.

  • Is car parking available at the San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    There are several car parking options for long or short stay travellers These parking lots are close to both of the terminals with free, frequent shuttle service. They are security lit and patrolled 24/7 with a wide choice of parking options—from budget to premium.

  • How far is San Diego Airport from central San Diego?

    The city center of San Diego is 3 miles from San Diego Airport.

  • What is the name of San Diego’s airport?

    When flying to San Diego, you'll arrive at San Diego Airport (SAN). The airport is also known as Lindbergh Field, San Diego, or San Diego Intl.

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

    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 to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to San Diego are there each week?

    Each week there are around 5,955 direct flights from within Australia to San Diego. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Diego

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Diego flight deals.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a domestic and international airport located about 4.8 km northwest of downtown San Diego, California.
  • The airport primarily serves domestic flights and is a hub for Alaska Airlines. It also operates direct international flights to the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Mexico, Japan, Germany, and Canada.
  • San Diego International Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is smaller and used mostly for domestic flights while Terminal 2 is larger and serves all international flights.
  • The airport is served by I-5 with connections to State Route 163, I-8, and I-15. There are a number of public transport, rideshare, and shuttle bus services available to get you to and from the airport.
  • San Diego International Airport is open 24h per day. Although departures only occur between 06:30 and 23:30 due to local curfew laws, arrivals are permitted 24h. There are food options available overnight at Ryan Bros Coffee in Terminal 1 and Einstein Bros Bagels in Terminal 2.
  • Three VIP airline lounges are located inside the airport in Terminal 2. These are the Delta SkyClub, United Club, and a joint Airspace Lounge/American Airlines Admirals Club.

Everything you need to know for your flight to San Diego

Information on the airport you'll fly into in San Diego