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Cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport from $828

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
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 6 July 2026.

Wed 19/807:15
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop28h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 26/809:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,707
Sun 5/712:46
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 19/709:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,717
Wed 8/712:46
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 59m
American Airlines
Sun 19/709:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,718
Thu 13/813:24
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 20/810:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,725
Mon 27/716:09
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 21m
United Airlines
Thu 6/810:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,727
Sun 5/711:44
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 19/710:55
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,732
Mon 6/709:26
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop29h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 19/710:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,735
Wed 19/813:25
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 25m
Delta
Wed 26/810:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 06m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$1,744
Sun 29/1117:35
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1216:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,747
Tue 7/720:32
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops42h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 19/710:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,750

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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,707

One-way from

$828

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,310
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 26m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($459 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/10

19:41-09:15

1 stop19h 34m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

10:30-17:26

1 stop24h 56m

$1,725
Fastest return journey

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 27/7

20:32-07:30

1 stop17h 58m

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

10:55-14:08

1 stop20h 13m

$1,727

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 14/8

13:24-08:15

1 stop25h 51m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

10:55-18:35

1 stop24h 40m

$1,727

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 30/7

19:41-08:15

1 stop19h 34m

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

10:55-22:25

2 stops28h 30m

$1,732

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 19/8

13:25-07:50

2 stops25h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

10:00-18:06

2 stops25h 06m

$1,744

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 27/11

11:20-10:30

1 stop28h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

11:30-17:29

1 stop24h 59m

$1,871
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 26/8

06:30-08:15

2 stops32h 45m

$902
Fastest single journey

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 27/11

12:50-09:30

2 stops25h 40m

$985

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 27/11

13:31-10:30

1 stop25h 59m

$994

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 8/9

17:22-13:50

3 stops27h 28m

$1,519

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,436). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,679). 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.

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.

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

    Departing from San Diego to Melbourne Airport will take you 19h 34m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,436). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,679). 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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