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17:25 - 06:50SYD-SAN
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Flights to San Diego - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest day to fly to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Diego is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,795. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $2,321 on average.

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 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 $1,640 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $2,617 and $2,325 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $1,449.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego?

The average price for all round-trip flights to San Diego depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,712 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Diego is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,647.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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November

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December

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When to book flights to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to San Diego based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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?

    Central San Diego is 4 km away from San Diego Airport.

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

    There is only 1 airport in San Diego, called San Diego Airport (SAN). It can also be referred to 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 travellers 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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Diego

  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from Australia is March.
  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines flying to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to San Diego. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Hawaiian AirlinesOverall score based on 2316 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.2Entertainment
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1. Was sorry my flight was delayed. 2. On my flight out the cabin crew were very caring:, going the extra mile in many ways. Today's crew got the job done efficiently but it didn't seem like the welcoming Hawaii Air experience. 3. Nice to have in-air food. It was pretty good, not special 4. Assistance at check-in was super. Someone came to help me at the console immediately and set up my pre-boarding status. She was truly kind and helpful.

6.0 Goodruth, Feb 2025OGG - SFO
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1. Was sorry my flight was delayed. 2. On my flight out the cabin crew were very caring:, going the extra mile in many ways. Today's crew got the job done efficiently but it didn't seem like the welcoming Hawaii Air experience. 3. Nice to have in-air food. It was pretty good, not special 4. Assistance at check-in was super. Someone came to help me at the console immediately and set up my pre-boarding status. She was truly kind and helpful.

A330-200 is very comfortable - lavatory roomier then Narrow Body jets.

It would have been better if the airlines would of have the gate ready to go instead of waiting 30 minutes for the other airplane to take off

Friendly crew. One seat didn’t have a window and another no foot rest.

Free WiFi was much appreciated. The only choice for food being a pepperoni sandwich was disappointing.

Food can be more healthy instead of processed. Crew was friendly and courteous. Our flight time changed so they gave us extra comfort seats which was very nice.

Starlink is a big plus and great customer service - boarding agent and the flight attendants

Everyone great! Did not sitting behind the flight attendant jumpsuit. Nowhere to put my bag or feet.

The return flight was 1.5 hours behind. Also some passengers lost their luggage or was delayed.

Arrival was not good - waited on the tarmac after landing for nearly an hour

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

I booked and paid extra for exit door seats also pre paid for my luggage air Canada changed plains and I never got what I paid for and they made me pay for luggage again they also did this to my wife. They are the most unorganized company I have ever dealt with. I am sure I will never see the extra money I paid for the seats or the recharge for the luggage. They are subsidized by the taxpayers and don’t give a dam just a horrible way to do business

Overcharged by either United or Air Canada. Abuse of access to my credit/debit card.

Your crew was so so so wonderful Only thing sound be great if you kept some phone chargers and converters rest 👌👌👌👌

Delayed 3 hours. Gave us a food voucher for CA$15, to places that were already closed or not serving food. New plane did not have entertainment options. When disembarking, they had closed the direct route to baggage claim, rerouting us through another terminal 0.5miles away. Overall, a terrible experience.

The speakers were way too loud. Music was played during boarding too. This noise could've been avoided.

The flight was delayed for 4 hours and the airplane was really old cuz not one thing was working.

Nice crew - very small plane and uncomfortable, with no entertainment options…

The TSA people or whatever you call them were a bit rude- I asked why I had to take my shoes off bc I'm 75 and in the USA, I don't have to. The man didn't need to snap at me. It wasn't even busy! The plane was ok, a bit small for such a long flight, but I'm very familiar with the 737 used ( I fly it often between SFO and SAN) service was ok-nothing special. If I drank alcohol I guess I would be happy with free choices. the plane was HOT and even the FA commented on it. They tried to get it cooler, but it never happened.

Multiple change of the gates at Pearson, delayed flight was extremely uncomfortable.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to San Diego found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/3Fri
1 stop
32h 25mSYD-SAN
30/3Sun
2 stops
24h 19mSAN-SYD
$1,428
17/6Tue
1 stopAir Canada
29h 29mSYD-SAN
27/6Fri
1 stopAir Canada
25h 35mSAN-SYD
$1,438
2/6Mon
1 stopAir Canada
23h 49mSYD-SAN
15/6Sun
1 stopAir Canada
25h 40mSAN-SYD
$1,444
29/4Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
28h 10mSYD-SAN
7/5Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 00mSAN-SYD
$1,521
2/6Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 55mSYD-SAN
15/6Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
31h 15mSAN-SYD
$1,527
14/4Mon
2 stopsVirgin Australia
30h 50mMEL-SAN
27/4Sun
2 stopsVirgin Australia
26h 01mSAN-MEL
$1,906
18/4Fri
1 stopVirgin Australia
17h 00mSYD-SAN
1/5Thu
1 stopVirgin Australia
27h 30mSAN-SYD
$2,117
16/6Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
24h 57mSYD-SAN
16/7Wed
2 stopsAir New Zealand
22h 08mSAN-SYD
$6,185
3/5Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
26h 50mSYD-SAN
10/5Sat
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
18h 10mSAN-SYD
$9,448
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1 stopHawaiian Airlines
16h 45mSYD-SAN
15/7Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
33h 00mSAN-SYD
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