What airlines fly to Australia?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Canada are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from San Diego according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 60% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Australia

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

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

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

As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Australia.

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

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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Australia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia 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 license 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.

$532 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Australia in 2026/27

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2:32 pm - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

11:50 am - 8:08 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

27h 18m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,063Air New Zealand

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 10

2:32 pm - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

11:50 am - 8:08 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

27h 18m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,063Air New Zealand

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9

11:00 am - 6:30 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

26h 30m1 stop San Francisco

10:30 am - 2:58 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

21h 28m1 stop San Francisco

$1,085United Airlines

Wed, Apr 14 - Sun, May 2

4:26 pm - 6:30 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

21h 04m1 stop San Francisco

10:30 am - 2:58 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

21h 28m1 stop San Francisco

$1,085United Airlines

Fri, Apr 16 - Sun, May 2

6:10 pm - 7:45 pmSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 35m1 stop Honolulu

9:40 pm - 8:14 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

17h 34m1 stop Honolulu

$1,113Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 27

7:30 am - 9:50 pmSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 20m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

7:25 pm - 8:14 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

43h 49m2 stops Auckland Intl Honolulu

$1,113Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 27

4:11 pm - 8:00 amSAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

20h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 10:27 amMEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

19h 17m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,138Delta

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 14

11:05 am - 8:00 amSAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

25h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 10:27 amMEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

19h 17m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,138Delta

Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Dec 16

7:05 am - 7:05 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

31h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:00 am - 4:14 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

23h 14m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,396Air Canada

Thu, Apr 15 - Sun, May 2

4:45 pm - 7:05 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

21h 20m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:00 am - 6:00 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

25h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,465Air Canada

Sat, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 17

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10:57 am - 8:00 amSAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 03m1 stop Los Angeles

10:10 am - 10:25 amMEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

19h 15m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,138Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

1:36 pm - 8:00 amSAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

23h 24m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

10:10 am - 6:04 pmMEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

26h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

$1,143Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

4:01 pm - 7:30 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

21h 29m1 stop San Francisco

11:20 am - 1:47 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

20h 27m1 stop San Francisco

$1,157United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

1:31 pm - 7:30 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

23h 59m1 stop San Francisco

11:20 am - 6:37 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

25h 17m1 stop San Francisco

$1,157United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

2:30 pm - 8:35 amSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

2:05 pm - 5:17 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

22h 12m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$1,203Air New Zealand

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

4:45 pm - 8:15 pmSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

12:25 pm - 1:47 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

44h 22m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$1,240ANA

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 22

4:25 pm - 6:25 amSAN San Diego-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m1 stop San Francisco

9:40 pm - 8:13 pmSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SAN San Diego

17h 33m1 stop Honolulu

$1,286Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 20

4:45 pm - 8:45 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

22h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:45 am - 3:55 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

23h 10m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,601Air Canada

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

4:45 pm - 8:45 amSAN San Diego-BNE Brisbane

22h 00m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:45 am - 3:55 pmBNE Brisbane-SAN San Diego

23h 10m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,602Air Canada

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

6:26 pm - 8:55 amSAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

43h 29m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

7:10 pm - 8:31 pmMEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

44h 21m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$2,480Air New Zealand

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

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Air New Zealand flights from San Diego to Australia

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Air New Zealand

Feb 2

SAN2:32 pmSan Diego

23h 03m

2 stops

SYD8:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 9

SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith

27h 18m

2 stops

SAN8:08 pmSan Diego

$1,063

Air New Zealand

Feb 1

SAN6:20 amSan Diego

31h 15m

2 stops

SYD8:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 10

SYD11:50 amSydney Kingsford Smith

24h 21m

2 stops

SAN5:11 pmSan Diego

$1,069

Air New Zealand

Feb 2

SAN2:32 pmSan Diego

23h 03m

2 stops

SYD8:35 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 8

SYD9:55 amSydney Kingsford Smith

42h 52m

2 stops

SAN9:47 amSan Diego

$1,077

Alaska Airlines flights from San Diego to Australia

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Diego to Australia flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Jan 29

SAN4:16 pmSan Diego

19h 09m

1 stop

SYD6:25 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 10

SYD9:25 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

18h 05m

1 stop

SAN8:30 pmSan Diego

$1,126

Alaska Airlines

Jan 29

SAN7:11 amSan Diego

28h 14m

1 stop

SYD6:25 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 7

SYD9:25 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

33h 16m

1 stop

SAN11:41 amSan Diego

$1,133

Alaska Airlines

Feb 2

SAN8:56 amSan Diego

26h 29m

2 stops

SYD6:25 amSydney Kingsford Smith

Feb 10

SYD9:25 pmSydney Kingsford Smith

18h 05m

1 stop

SAN8:30 pmSan Diego

$1,198

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Tue 2/2

2:32 pm-8:35 am

2 stops23h 03m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/10

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2 stops27h 18m

$1,063

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SAN San Diego - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SANSYD

San Diego

Tue 2/2

2:32 pm-8:35 am

2 stops23h 03m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

11:50 am-8:08 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$1,063

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SAN San Diego - BNE Brisbane

SANBNE

San Diego

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11:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Brisbane

Sun 5/2

10:30 am-2:58 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$1,085

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN San Diego - BNE Brisbane

SANBNE

San Diego

Fri 4/16

4:26 pm-6:30 am

1 stop21h 04m

Brisbane

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10:30 am-2:58 pm

1 stop21h 28m

$1,085

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SAN San Diego - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SANSYD

San Diego

Sun 2/7

6:10 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/27

9:40 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$1,113

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SAN San Diego - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SANSYD

San Diego

Sun 2/7

7:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/27

7:25 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops43h 49m

$1,113

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SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

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San Diego

Sun 11/29

4:11 pm-8:00 am

1 stop20h 49m

Melbourne

Mon 12/14

10:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop19h 17m

$1,138

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/29

11:05 am-8:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/16

10:10 am-10:27 am

1 stop19h 17m

$1,138

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN San Diego - BNE Brisbane

SANBNE

San Diego

Thu 4/15

7:05 am-7:05 am

1 stop31h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 5/2

10:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop23h 14m

$1,396

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN San Diego - BNE Brisbane

SANBNE

San Diego

Sat 3/27

4:45 pm-7:05 am

1 stop21h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 4/17

10:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$1,465

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from San Diego, with most prices found around $997. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Australia from San Diego during June instead. Flights to Australia in June, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $1,098.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,305 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from San Diego for as low as $1,126 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Australia flight.

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Best Price Found	$532
Fastest flight time	21h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Australia from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $532. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,063.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Australia takes 21h 10m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Australia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Australia?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Australia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Australia?
As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Australia.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Australia?
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 layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Australia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Australia 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 license 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 San Diego to Australia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,461 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $842	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,847 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $970	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,075	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 681 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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