Which airlines fly to San Diego?

There may be other airlines that fly to San Diego from Australia, but the most popular among our users are United Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. These airlines should offer flights to San Diego on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in Australia.

Japan Airlines Flights to San Diego

The most popular airline for flights to San Diego on momondo is Japan Airlines, which operates 9 flights in this direction every week. Most depart out of Seattle/Tacoma Intl, with the best deal for Japan Airlines flights to San Diego being $1,433 (return, Perth to San Diego, momondo searches within the last 72 hours). In 1,559 Japan Airlines reviews, it is rated 8.3 by momondo users.

Air New Zealand Flights to San Diego

Another popular choice for flights to San Diego is Air New Zealand (8.0/10, 505 reviews). Most Air New Zealand flights landing in San Diego will be arriving from Los Angeles, but there are 20 Air New Zealand flights to San Diego from all departure points globally so prices can vary significantly. The best Air New Zealand deal found on momondo this week was $1,017 (Brisbane to San Diego, return).

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 Kingsford Smith to San Diego is 19h 43m on average, while flying from Melbourne to San Diego is 22h 28m on average. San Diego is the most popular airport in San Diego.

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08:30 - 12:03SYD-SAN

22h 33m2 stops

12:45 - 08:35SAN-SYD

25h 50m1 stop

$1,055

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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

11:00 - 12:03SYD-SAN

44h 03m2 stops

12:45 - 09:35SAN-SYD

25h 50m1 stop

$1,058Air Canada

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Mon, 3 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov

21:40 - 19:30SYD-SAN

16h 50m1 stop

17:35 - 19:45SAN-SYD

32h 10m1 stop

$1,198Hawaiian Airlines

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Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

21:40 - 16:30SYD-SAN

36h 50m1 stop

09:06 - 19:45SAN-SYD

40h 39m1 stop

$1,246Hawaiian Airlines

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Thu, 16 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct

12:10 - 12:45SYD-SAN

18h 35m1 stop

16:01 - 09:15SAN-SYD

22h 14m1 stop

$1,252United Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

12:00 - 12:45MEL-SAN

18h 45m1 stop

16:01 - 09:30SAN-MEL

22h 29m2 stops

$1,255United Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

12:25 - 11:10PER-SAN

37h 45m2 stops

11:40 - 23:55SAN-PER

44h 15m2 stops

$1,487Japan Airlines

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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

10:30 - 10:45PER-SAN

39h 15m2 stops

11:40 - 23:55SAN-PER

44h 15m2 stops

$1,527Japan Airlines

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

23:45 - 10:21PER-SAN

25h 36m3 stops

17:55 - 21:35SAN-PER

35h 40m2 stops

$1,993Virgin Australia

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

19:50 - 11:41MEL-SAN

33h 51m2 stops

20:40 - 09:30SAN-MEL

17h 50m1 stop

$8,375Virgin Australia

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SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

08:30-12:03

2 stops22h 33m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

12:45-08:35

1 stop25h 50m

$1,055

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

11:00-12:03

2 stops44h 03m

San Diego

Tue 18/11

12:45-09:35

1 stop25h 50m

$1,058

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

21:40-19:30

1 stop16h 50m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

17:35-19:45

1 stop32h 10m

$1,198

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/10

21:40-16:30

1 stop36h 50m

San Diego

Wed 29/10

09:06-19:45

1 stop40h 39m

$1,246

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

12:10-12:45

1 stop18h 35m

San Diego

Mon 3/11

16:01-09:15

1 stop22h 14m

$1,252

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

12:00-12:45

1 stop18h 45m

San Diego

Mon 3/11

16:01-09:30

2 stops22h 29m

$1,255

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Mon 13/10

12:25-11:10

2 stops37h 45m

San Diego

Mon 3/11

11:40-23:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,487

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Mon 27/10

10:30-10:45

2 stops39h 15m

San Diego

Mon 3/11

11:40-23:55

2 stops44h 15m

$1,527

PerthSan Diego

PER - SAN

PERSAN

Perth

Mon 27/10

23:45-10:21

3 stops25h 36m

San Diego

Mon 3/11

17:55-21:35

2 stops35h 40m

$1,993

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

19:50-11:41

2 stops33h 51m

San Diego

Mon 10/11

20:40-09:30

1 stop17h 50m

$8,375

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Australia, with most prices found around $1,321. If you’re not able to fly to San Diego in September, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Australia to San Diego during October average around $1,508.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Diego from Australia is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $1,694. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Australia because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,111.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

Our data shows that the cheapest Australia to San Diego flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to San Diego in the evening for as low as $1,641. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around $2,538. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 $1,691 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 $1,375 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SAN DIEGO FROM SYDNEY	September	22% cheaper	Flying from Sydney to San Diego costs on average just $1,321 in September
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SAN DIEGO FROM SYDNEY	December	36% more expensive	It costs about $2,304 for flights to San Diego from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SAN DIEGO FROM SYDNEY	July	195% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to San Diego from Sydney in July than any other month

Cheap San Diego flight deals and tips

Summary info about San Diego flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$514
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,055
Fastest flight time	19h 18m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to San Diego from Australia in the last 72 hours is $514 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Diego).

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The best round-trip flight price to San Diego from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,055 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Diego).

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The fastest flight to San Diego from Australia takes 19h 18m (Brisbane to San Diego).

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June has the highest demand for flights to San Diego, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to San Diego

When is the best time to plan a beach trip to San Diego?

The month of August is often the best time to visit San Diego to go to the beach due to the weather. Mission Beach is the most often visited beach in the area.

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 16 days ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Diego for around $1,691 when searching 16 days out. 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 $927 on momondo.

Is there an alternative airport near San Diego?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near San Diego is possible. If you are planning a flight to San Diego, consider booking flights to San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport (47 km from San Diego city centre), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (126 km from San Diego city centre), Palm Springs Airport (138 km from San Diego city centre), Long Beach Municipal Airport (153 km from San Diego city centre) or Ontario Airport (155 km from San Diego city centre).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into San Diego?

San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar Airport has an average price of $162 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting San Diego. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to San Diego?

Users booking trips to San Diego from Las Vegas found flights 88% cheaper than the average price of flights to San Diego. To find the cheapest price to San Diego from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

Prices for flights to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of September 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to San Diego Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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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