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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego from $1,755

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. 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.
MEL — SAN
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,998

Round-trip from

$1,419
High demand for flights, 15% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Melbourne to San Diego

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

Flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego, book at least 17 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 100% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,989 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $3,242.

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

September can be a great time to fly to San Diego from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $2,921. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $2,310. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Melbourne to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Melbourne and San Diego. 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Melbourne to San Diego. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 26/509:30MEL - SAN
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/619:20SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,894
Sun 26/509:30MEL - SAN
3 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/612:33SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,902
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/619:20SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,968
Mon 13/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/519:18SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,971
Mon 13/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop18h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/517:18SAN - MEL
1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,975

Cheap American Airlines flights from Melbourne to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Melbourne and San Diego. 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Melbourne and landing in San Diego. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 26/513:00MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/610:50SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,630
Mon 13/511:55MEL - SAN
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/510:50SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,704
Mon 13/511:55MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/508:18SAN - MEL
2 stops28h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,707

Cheap Melbourne to San Diego flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to San Diego specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Melbourne to San Diego in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 25/523:55MEL - SAN
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/609:25SAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,180
Sun 26/513:00MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/610:50SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,630
Mon 13/511:55MEL - SAN
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/510:50SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,704
Mon 13/511:55MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/508:18SAN - MEL
2 stops28h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,707
Sun 26/509:30MEL - SAN
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/619:20SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,894
Sun 26/509:30MEL - SAN
3 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/612:33SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,902
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 19mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/619:20SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,968
Mon 13/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/519:18SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,971
Mon 13/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop18h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/517:18SAN - MEL
1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,975

Melbourne to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Melbourne to San Diego in April and May 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 11/907:20MEL - SAN
1 stop21h 15mJapan Airlines
Thu 19/909:00SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,755
Wed 11/909:05MEL - SAN
2 stops39h 34mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/917:55SAN - MEL
2 stops30h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,924
Sat 25/523:55MEL - SAN
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/609:25SAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,180
Wed 5/607:20MEL - SAN
1 stop20h 50mJapan Airlines
Sun 9/612:50SAN - MEL
2 stops47h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,306
Wed 11/910:55MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/910:30SAN - MEL
1 stop28h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,613
Sun 26/513:00MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/610:50SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,630
Mon 13/511:55MEL - SAN
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/510:50SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,704
Mon 13/511:55MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/508:18SAN - MEL
2 stops28h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,707
Wed 5/613:00MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/610:10SAN - MEL
1 stop26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,716

Find flights from Melbourne to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Diego 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 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$2,180 - $4,401

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Return

Price

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

2 stops38h 10m

San Diego

Sat 1/6

1 stop37h 10m

$2,180

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 26/5

2 stops25h 41m

San Diego

Mon 3/6

2 stops25h 55m

$2,630

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 13/5

2 stops27h 08m

San Diego

Tue 14/5

2 stops25h 55m

$2,704

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 13/5

2 stops23h 11m

San Diego

Tue 14/5

2 stops28h 27m

$2,707

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 26/5

1 stop17h 55m

San Diego

Mon 3/6

1 stop19h 55m

$2,894

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 26/5

3 stops25h 44m

San Diego

Mon 3/6

2 stops25h 57m

$2,902

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

1 stop24h 19m

San Diego

Sat 1/6

1 stop19h 55m

$2,968

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

2 stops27h 02m

San Diego

Sat 1/6

3 stops44h 05m

$4,174

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

3 stops60h 20m

San Diego

Mon 3/6

2 stops48h 20m

$4,401

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 25/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Diego by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to San Diego by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to San Diego is currently $0 while a return flight costs $3,062. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,549). 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

$1,571

February

$1,529

March

$1,419

April

$1,689

May

$1,732

June

$2,355

July

$2,283

August

$1,891

September

$2,214

October

$1,726

November

$1,858

December

$2,378

Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

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

SAN

Temperature

14 - 22 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San Diego, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

7.0
Good
6,864 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff was super awesome and responsive! One of the best flights we have been on, ever.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 4.2 km from the centre vof the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 4 airlines have flights to San Diego from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for under $2,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for under $2,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,180, but on average you can expect to pay $3,193.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip from $2,630. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $2,894, and Air Canada, from $4,174. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 9% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

  • What does MEL to SAN mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a MEL to SAN flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to San Diego 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 Melbourne to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to San Diego 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 Melbourne to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego 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 Melbourne to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego 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 Melbourne to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to San Diego 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 Melbourne Airport to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,426 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,280Average$2,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,545Average$2,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,569Average$1,851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,273Average$2,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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