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

Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,751. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,955 and $2,018, respectively. Air New Zealand is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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 November. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,427.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to 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.

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 1 airline. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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?

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Popular in	November
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$2,284

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4 total stops
60h 09m total
San Diego to Melbourne

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Tue 9/910:54SAN - MEL

2 stops30h 56mAir New Zealand

Wed 24/908:35MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 13mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/4$1,751

Thu 29/516:44SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/612:55MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,860

Mon 7/720:44SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines

Sun 20/710:55MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,955

Thu 8/516:20SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 10mFiji Airways

Tue 20/512:55MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 39mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,974

Wed 7/508:00SAN - MEL

2 stops34h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 2/614:25MEL - SAN

2 stops35h 37mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4$2,148

Wed 28/516:55SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 40mAir Canada

Tue 10/606:00MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 30/4$2,421

Tue 9/906:15SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Wed 24/918:25MEL - SAN

2 stops37h 23mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,909

Mon 5/506:15SAN - MEL

2 stops33h 45mChina Eastern

Mon 12/511:00MEL - SAN

2 stops43h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/4$3,103

Sun 11/517:15SAN - MEL

2 stops45h 15mLufthansa

Wed 21/513:30MEL - SAN

2 stops42h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4$3,301

Sat 12/707:15SAN - MEL

2 stops29h 30mJapan Airlines

Wed 16/707:25MEL - SAN

1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 30/4$3,446

Mon 5/507:00SAN - MEL

2 stops47h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 18/515:15MEL - SAN

2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,575

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Tue 9/910:54SAN - MEL

2 stops30h 56mAir New Zealand

Wed 24/908:35MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 13mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/4$1,751

Wed 30/713:50SAN - MEL

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 10/810:55MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,955

Sat 14/616:49SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/613:40MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,965

Sat 10/516:20SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 55mFiji Airways

Tue 20/512:55MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 39mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,018

Thu 21/816:11SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 04mVirgin Australia

Thu 28/810:55MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 28mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$2,201

Sat 10/519:45SAN - MEL

2 stops33h 30mCathay Pacific

Mon 19/507:25MEL - SAN

2 stops31h 52mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,476

Fri 23/516:55SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 10mAir Canada

Tue 27/506:00MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4$2,820

Tue 9/906:15SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 10mSingapore Airlines

Wed 24/918:25MEL - SAN

2 stops37h 23mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,909

Sun 11/517:15SAN - MEL

2 stops45h 15mLufthansa

Wed 21/513:30MEL - SAN

2 stops42h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4$3,301

Mon 9/613:05SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 40mJapan Airlines

Mon 30/607:25MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 30/4$3,487

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Mon 5/510:00SAN - MEL

1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 21/509:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,409

Mon 5/507:00SAN - MEL

2 stops47h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 18/515:15MEL - SAN

2 stops44h 14mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$3,575

Mon 5/506:15SAN - MEL

2 stops33h 45mChina Eastern

Mon 12/511:00MEL - SAN

2 stops43h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/4$3,103

Mon 5/513:05SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 40mJapan Airlines

Sat 10/507:25MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 30/4$3,498

Tue 6/512:40SAN - MEL

2 stops29h 25mAir Canada

Sat 17/518:00MEL - SAN

2 stops39h 09mAir Canada

Deal found 29/4$3,917

Wed 7/508:00SAN - MEL

2 stops34h 15mCathay Pacific

Tue 20/507:25MEL - SAN

2 stops33h 13mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,402

Wed 7/519:25SAN - MEL

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Tue 20/508:35MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 16mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$2,616

Wed 7/508:00SAN - MEL

2 stops34h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 2/614:25MEL - SAN

2 stops35h 37mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4$2,148

Thu 8/516:20SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 10mFiji Airways

Tue 20/512:55MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 39mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,974

Thu 8/506:15SAN - MEL

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/517:05MEL - SAN

1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,656

Fri 9/519:55SAN - MEL

2 stops55h 40mSingapore Airlines

Tue 20/505:55MEL - SAN

3 stops54h 17mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,357

Sat 10/508:00SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 45mJapan Airlines

Wed 21/507:25MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 45mJapan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$3,506

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Tue 9/9

10:54-10:50

2 stops30h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

08:35-20:48

2 stops29h 13m

$1,751

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 30/7

13:50-08:15

1 stop25h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

10:55-18:20

1 stop24h 25m

$1,955

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 14/6

16:49-12:15

2 stops26h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

13:40-21:31

2 stops24h 51m

$1,965

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 10/5

16:20-12:15

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-19:34

2 stops23h 39m

$2,018

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 21/8

16:11-08:15

1 stop23h 04m

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

10:55-18:23

1 stop24h 28m

$2,201

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 10/5

19:45-22:15

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

07:25-22:17

2 stops31h 52m

$2,476

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 23/5

16:55-11:05

2 stops25h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

06:00-12:00

2 stops23h 00m

$2,820

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 9/9

06:15-07:25

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

18:25-14:48

2 stops37h 23m

$2,909

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/5

17:15-07:30

2 stops45h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

13:30-15:25

2 stops42h 55m

$3,301

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 9/6

13:05-05:45

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

07:25-11:10

1 stop20h 45m

$3,487

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines 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

1,464 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,464 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,464 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

190 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

472 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

855 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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 1 airline. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,751. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,955 and $2,018, respectively. Air New Zealand is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

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