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Flight deals to San Diego

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San Diego.$470 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.
San Diego.$533 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.
San Diego.$617 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $617, select.
San Diego.$750 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $750, select.
San Diego.$858 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Sydney on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.
San Diego.$858 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.
San Diego.$867 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $867, select.
San Diego.$1,028 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,028, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to San Diego

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to San Diego.
Jul
from $750
Aug
from $617
Sep
from $533
Oct
from $470
Nov
from $858
Dec
from $858
Jan
from $1,119
Feb
from $867
Mar
from $1,106
Apr
from $1,028
May
Find prices
Jun
from $1,361

Airports in San Diego

Compare routes to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to San Diego. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,094.
The cheapest month to fly to San Diego is usually August.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and San Diego. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to San Diego is $1,094. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from $1,094.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to San Diego is Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in San Diego in July is around 22°C. The warmest month in San Diego is typically August, which averages 28°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February, and it usually rains the least in June.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Flying to San Diego

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$470
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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How to find cheap flights to San Diego

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way flight to San Diego is $470. A return plane ticket right now is $1,094.

  • There's no need to keep checking back in when you set a Price Alert for San Diego tickets. We'll do the monitoring for you, giving you updates when fares go down.

  • To pick up cheap tickets to San Diego, book six months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap San Diego flights. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect journeys can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your San Diego plane tickets.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • The cheapest month to hop on a flight to San Diego is usually May.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for San Diego flights.

  • Plan to fly in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to San Diego, but also when fares are typically more expensive.

  • May is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on San Diego plane tickets then.

  • Check the weather before you head off. August is the warmest time of year in San Diego, averaging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • February sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC (45ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).

Travelling to San Diego: what you need to know

Getting to central San Diego from San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • SAN, the city's main gateway, is located about 5 kilometres from central San Diego.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or ride-share after your flight to San Diego.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Curl up in bed soon after your San Diego flight. Put your bags down at any of these stays near San Diego International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:

San Diego highlights

  • If you're planning to sightsee after your flight to San Diego, make sure these leading attractions are on your list:

    • San Diego Zoo

    • USS Midway Museum

    • SeaWorld San Diego

Complete your trip with a San Diego car hire

Pick from a variety of car rentals in San Diego and go wherever you want, whenever you want. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to San Diego.

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