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Cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport from $1,885

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — MEL
9 May — 16 May1
1 adult
Thu 9/5
Thu 16/5

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 May 2024.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport?

Flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,061.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (SAN - MEL)?

When flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Diego and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 542,917 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from San Diego to Melbourne. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 31/512:33SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/609:30MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,968
Thu 15/815:55SAN - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/810:55MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$4,177
Tue 3/915:55SAN - MEL
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/910:55MEL - SAN
1 stop21h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$4,183
Thu 15/815:55SAN - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/810:55MEL - SAN
2 stops26h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/5$4,185

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Diego and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 542,917 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights travelling from San Diego to Melbourne. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Fri 13/916:07SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 43mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/909:30MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$2,585
Mon 10/619:20SAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/612:10MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$2,981

Cheap San Diego to Melbourne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Melbourne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 542,917 searches. Prices were last updated on 4 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Melbourne in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 31/512:33SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/609:30MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,968
Tue 18/609:25SAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/612:45MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,201
Sat 4/521:51SAN - MEL
2 stops31h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/507:25MEL - SAN
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,535
Fri 31/513:10SAN - MEL
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/606:00MEL - SAN
2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,538
Sat 4/521:51SAN - MEL
2 stops31h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/511:35MEL - SAN
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,720
Mon 10/619:20SAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/612:10MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 42mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$2,981
Tue 18/612:40SAN - MEL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/606:00MEL - SAN
2 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$3,260
Wed 8/516:55SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/607:20MEL - SAN
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$3,286
Wed 8/506:20SAN - MEL
2 stops35h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/614:25MEL - SAN
2 stops48h 09mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/5$3,304

San Diego to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 542,917 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Melbourne in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 3/915:50SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 30mFiji Airways
Sat 7/912:55MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 39mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/5$1,885
Fri 31/512:33SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/609:30MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$1,968
Thu 12/915:50SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/913:45MEL - SAN
2 stops24h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,168
Tue 18/609:25SAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/612:45MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,201
Tue 24/1217:10SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/108:00MEL - SAN
2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,421
Sat 4/521:51SAN - MEL
2 stops31h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/507:25MEL - SAN
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,535
Fri 31/513:10SAN - MEL
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/606:00MEL - SAN
2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,538
Thu 15/817:00SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Mon 19/806:00MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 2/5$2,540
Fri 13/910:00SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/906:00MEL - SAN
2 stops32h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,552

Find flights from San Diego to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 542,917 searches. Data last updated 4 May 2024.

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San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 3/9

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 7/9

2 stops22h 39m

$1,885

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 31/5

2 stops26h 42m

Melbourne

Sun 16/6

2 stops25h 44m

$1,968

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 18/6

1 stop37h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 28/6

2 stops25h 20m

$2,201

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 31/5

3 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 16/6

2 stops20h 49m

$2,538

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 15/8

2 stops25h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 19/8

2 stops23h 02m

$2,540

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 13/9

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 22/9

2 stops32h 34m

$2,552

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 13/9

2 stops25h 43m

Melbourne

Sun 22/9

1 stop24h 50m

$2,585

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 15/8

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 19/8

2 stops45h 40m

$2,726

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 3/9

3 stops40h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/9

3 stops56h 54m

$5,396

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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,710. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $131). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $175). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$237

February

$205

March

$235

April

$217

May

$199

June

$212

July

$232

August

$203

September

$227

October

$224

November

$241

December

$265

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 4 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Emirates from San Diego to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
640 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,023 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,486 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good food. Great crew. Online access to upgrade to Economy Plus was confusing and difficult. Or possibly just sold out. JAL's English website is challenging.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 0 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport for under $1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport for under $1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Fiji Airways for just $1,885, but on average you can expect to pay $3,117.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,885. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $1,968 and $2,540, respectively. Fiji Airways is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does SAN to MEL mean?

    Great question - SAN to MEL just means San Diego Airport to Melbourne Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/5.

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