How long does it take to fly to San Diego?

The average flight duration from Australia to San Diego depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Sydney to San Diego is 17h 33m on average, while flying from Brisbane to San Diego is 22h 08m on average. San Diego is the most popular airport in San Diego.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to San Diego?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to San Diego

Which airlines fly to San Diego?

United Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Diego from Australia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Diego. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to San Diego on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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08:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

26h 45m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 15:15SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,162Air Canada

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 24 Feb

06:05 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

28h 50m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 14:10SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,174Multiple Airlines

Tue, 2 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

06:05 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

28h 50m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 18:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

30h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl

$1,185Multiple Airlines

Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 24 Feb

11:20 - 15:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

23h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 09:35SAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

21h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,205Air Canada

Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Feb

11:50 - 13:47SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

20h 57m1 stop San Francisco

19:41 - 06:20SAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,459United Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:20 - 15:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

23h 12m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

19:41 - 06:20SAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$1,459United Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

14:55 - 18:41ADL Adelaide-SAN San Diego

22h 16m1 stop San Francisco

19:43 - 09:30SAN San Diego-ADL Adelaide

19h 17m1 stop San Francisco

$3,361Virgin Australia

Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

18:30 - 20:31CBR Canberra-SAN San Diego

21h 01m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17:03 - 09:00SAN San Diego-CBR Canberra

20h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,374Qantas Airways

Tue, 29 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

06:10 - 20:17ADL Adelaide-SAN San Diego

32h 37m2 stops Melbourne Los Angeles

19:43 - 09:30SAN San Diego-ADL Adelaide

19h 17m1 stop San Francisco

$3,380Virgin Australia

Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

18:30 - 20:31CBR Canberra-SAN San Diego

21h 01m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17:03 - 09:00SAN San Diego-CBR Canberra

20h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,481Qantas Airways

Tue, 29 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

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12:00 - 15:40MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

22h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

14:18 - 05:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

43h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,465American Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

12:00 - 19:09MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

26h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

18:51 - 05:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

39h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,465American Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

12:00 - 19:09MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

26h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

18:51 - 05:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

39h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,474American Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

12:00 - 18:25MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

25h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

18:51 - 05:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

39h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,474American Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

12:00 - 14:25MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

21h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

14:18 - 05:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

43h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,480American Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 45m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 14:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,969Air Canada

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 45m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 14:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,004Air Canada

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 45m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 14:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,109Air Canada

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

23:45 - 11:31PER Perth-SAN San Diego

27h 46m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

18:23 - 14:30SAN San Diego-PER Perth

28h 07m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,355Virgin Australia

Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

23:45 - 11:31PER Perth-SAN San Diego

27h 46m3 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles

18:23 - 14:30SAN San Diego-PER Perth

28h 07m2 stops San Francisco Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,387Virgin Australia

Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

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American Airlines flights from Australia to San Diego

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American Airlines

1 Feb

SYD11:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 28m

2 stops

SAN08:38San Diego

3 Feb

SAN06:20San Diego

29h 35m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,287

American Airlines

27 Jan

BNE13:10Brisbane

41h 04m

2 stops

SAN12:14San Diego

31 Jan

SAN09:28San Diego

27h 02m

2 stops

BNE06:30Brisbane

$1,443

American Airlines

27 Jan

BNE13:10Brisbane

41h 04m

2 stops

SAN12:14San Diego

31 Jan

SAN07:15San Diego

29h 15m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

$1,456

Air Canada flights from Australia to San Diego

Our best Air Canada deals on Australia to San Diego flight tickets

Air Canada

27 Jan

MEL08:10Melbourne

26h 45m

2 stops

SAN15:55San Diego

24 Feb

SAN16:45San Diego

27h 30m

2 stops

MEL15:15Melbourne

$1,162

Air Canada

1 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 35m

1 stop

SAN15:55San Diego

3 Feb

SAN16:45San Diego

21h 50m

1 stop

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,205

Air Canada

19 Mar

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 35m

1 stop

SAN15:55San Diego

29 Mar

SAN14:00San Diego

24h 20m

1 stop

SYD08:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,225

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MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

08:10-15:55

2 stops26h 45m

San Diego

Wed 24/2

16:45-15:15

2 stops27h 30m

$1,162

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 2/2

06:05-15:55

2 stops28h 50m

San Diego

Thu 18/2

16:45-14:10

2 stops26h 25m

$1,174

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 27/1

06:05-15:55

2 stops28h 50m

San Diego

Wed 24/2

16:45-18:00

2 stops30h 15m

$1,185

SydneySan Diego

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SAN San Diego

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/2

11:20-15:55

1 stop23h 35m

San Diego

Wed 3/2

16:45-09:35

1 stop21h 50m

$1,205

SydneySan Diego

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SAN San Diego

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

11:50-13:47

1 stop20h 57m

San Diego

Tue 1/12

19:41-06:20

1 stop39h 39m

$1,459

SydneySan Diego

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SAN San Diego

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/11

11:20-15:32

2 stops23h 12m

San Diego

Tue 1/12

19:41-06:20

1 stop39h 39m

$1,459

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AdelaideSan Diego

ADL Adelaide - SAN San Diego

ADLSAN

Adelaide

Mon 28/12

14:55-18:41

1 stop22h 16m

San Diego

Mon 4/1

19:43-09:30

1 stop19h 17m

$3,361

CanberraSan Diego

CBR Canberra - SAN San Diego

CBRSAN

Canberra

Tue 29/12

18:30-20:31

2 stops21h 01m

San Diego

Tue 5/1

17:03-09:00

2 stops20h 57m

$3,374

AdelaideSan Diego

ADL Adelaide - SAN San Diego

ADLSAN

Adelaide

Mon 28/12

06:10-20:17

2 stops32h 37m

San Diego

Mon 4/1

19:43-09:30

1 stop19h 17m

$3,380

CanberraSan Diego

CBR Canberra - SAN San Diego

CBRSAN

Canberra

Tue 29/12

18:30-20:31

2 stops21h 01m

San Diego

Tue 5/1

17:03-09:00

2 stops20h 57m

$3,481

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Australia, with most prices found around $1,412. If you’re not able to fly to San Diego in August, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Australia to San Diego during March average around $1,433.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Diego from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $1,670 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Diego from Australia for as low as $1,112 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to San Diego flight.

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Best price found	$673
Fastest flight time	17h 33m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Australia in the past 72 hours is $673. The best return flight deal from Australia to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,162.

The fastest flight from Australia to San Diego takes 17h 33m

There are no direct flights from Australia to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to San Diego.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to San Diego

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to San Diego Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to San Diego

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $457	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,495 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $670	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,897 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $1,095	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,163 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,509	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 483 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Japan Airlines	PriceFrom $1,616	Free cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,975 reviews	Search Japan Airlines flights

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