Flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)

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American Airlines
Mon., 3 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
AU$1,455 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,455
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 3 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,455 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Mon., 3 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$1,455 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,455
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 3 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,455 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Mon., 3 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$1,466 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,466
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 3 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,466 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Mon., 3 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$1,476 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,476
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 3 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,476 found 6 days ago
United
Mon., 3 Mar. - Mon., 17 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
AU$1,479 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,479
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon., 3 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon., 17 Mar., priced at AU$1,479 found 6 days ago

Best Day to Book Flight from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)

Sydney to San Diego Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Sydney to San Diego flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top SYD to SAN routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
SYD
Traveling To
San Diego Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
SAN
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price
AU$1,455

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SYD to San Diego Airport?
The trip from Sydney Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) takes about 15 hours and 23 minutes. Make use of the long flight to make some solid plans for the first few days of your getaway and catch up on some needed Zs.
What airlines fly direct from Mascot Airport to SAN?
If you’re on your way from Sydney to San Diego, you’ll be making a stopover. United Airlines, Lufthansa and American Airlines will all fly you to your destination with just one change of planes. A chance to stretch your legs and go to the toilet in a cubicle you can actually fit in. Having a break between flights has its pluses.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you’re booking on that day.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2021, our data shows February is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of December can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it’s best to get in early if December is your preferred travel month.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif’s 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time zone:
America/Los_Angeles
Address:
Sydney NSW,
Australia
IATA code:
SYD
Longitude:
151.179898
Latitude:
-33.932922
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Sydney to San Diego Flight Deals from AU$1,455

Considering a quick trip to San Diego, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from SYD to SAN. With heaps of cheap fares from Sydney, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to San Diego from Sydney from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to San Diego in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to San Diego from Sydney 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$1,455 and rising to AU$1,544 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Sydney to San Diego today!  

Find cheap airfares to San Diego from Sydney 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Sydney and San Diego
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in March)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Sydney to San Diego

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$384 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
AU$384
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,560 reviews)
"It was a delightful stay"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$304 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$304
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,602 reviews)
"An amazing location. My family and I stood here to celebrate my daughter’s 2nd birthday. We walked to the New Children’s Museum, then Malibu Farms at the seaport and back no issues. Later the same night we walked to Little Italy for diner. My two toddlers loved the hotel. It was a day well spent ..."

Reviewed on 7 Feb. 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA
The price is AU$178 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,539 reviews)
"The hotel was being renovated, but we had a great, but very small, room. Very clean. The mattresses were very comfortable, but kind of high. Very worth the cost. Wonderful people running the place. One bad thing? Our room was near some kind of infrastructure which made loud low pitch sounds for about ..."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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