Cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport from $849

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Thu 5/210:09
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops28h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 6/316:05
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,451
Sat 24/112:49
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop26h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 3/211:30
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,478
Sat 24/111:08
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 52m
United Airlines
Wed 4/211:30
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,484
Thu 5/216:00
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Fri 6/311:30
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops26h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,485
Wed 25/320:50
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 3/410:30
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,781
Sun 1/311:05
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 12/409:30
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,787
Thu 22/117:00
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops52h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/112:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,821
Wed 4/319:50
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 10/309:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops43h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,863
Sun 25/112:49
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 16m
United Airlines
Sun 1/213:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,872
Fri 23/111:08
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 4/213:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,878

Find 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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,451

One-way from

$849

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,928
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-6/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 21m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 12/2

11:57-10:00

1 stop27h 03m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

13:00-14:49

1 stop20h 49m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 13/2

16:00-09:30

2 stops22h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

11:30-10:07

1 stop17h 37m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 8/3

11:57-09:00

1 stop27h 03m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

10:30-10:22

1 stop17h 52m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 1/3

16:00-10:00

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

09:30-10:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 3/3

17:55-10:00

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

11:30-19:48

1 stop26h 18m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/2

20:37-09:30

1 stop17h 53m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-14:49

1 stop20h 49m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 12/4

19:40-08:15

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 25/4

10:55-12:06

1 stop18h 11m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/3

17:55-10:00

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:00-12:44

1 stop18h 44m

$1,478

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 15/2

11:05-09:30

1 stop27h 25m

$849

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 15/2

08:00-17:20

3 stops38h 20m

$961

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Deals found on 21/1

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,168). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport?

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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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport?

    Departing from San Diego to Melbourne Airport will take you 27h 03m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12778 km.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,168). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,684). 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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