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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego from $737

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 March 2026.

Wed 30/906:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 47m
Air Canada
Sat 31/1011:50
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops32h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/3$1,268
Thu 28/506:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 4/612:30
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/3$1,271
Fri 29/506:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/616:55
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,277
Fri 17/409:30
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 09m
United Airlines
Thu 30/410:55
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops28h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,282
Sun 19/712:10
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 44m
Air New Zealand
Sun 23/814:24
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 31m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/3$1,335
Sun 19/720:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops32h 08m
Air Canada
Sun 23/808:20
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops33h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/3$1,407
Fri 8/506:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/516:55
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,448
Fri 29/510:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 57m
Delta
Wed 3/617:01
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops21h 49m
Delta
Deal found 16/3$1,461
Wed 30/913:35
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop27h 16m
American Airlines
Sat 31/1016:54
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,463
Sun 19/709:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 23/808:00
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,474

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,271

One-way from

$737

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,278
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 17/4

09:30-15:39

2 stops23h 09m

San Diego

Thu 30/4

10:55-08:15

2 stops28h 20m

$1,282

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

10:00-18:45

2 stops25h 45m

San Diego

Wed 3/6

15:15-07:50

1 stop23h 35m

$1,461
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:00-15:56

2 stops22h 56m

San Diego

Mon 11/5

15:05-07:50

1 stop23h 45m

$1,461

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

09:45-15:27

2 stops22h 42m

San Diego

Sun 23/8

08:00-06:45

2 stops29h 45m

$1,474
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-20:38

1 stop26h 43m

$775
Fastest single journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

12:10-17:26

2 stops22h 16m

$822

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

11:35-23:12

3 stops52h 37m

$865

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

11:05-21:05

3 stops51h 00m

$973

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Deals found on 15/3

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $1,028). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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.

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 17 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San Diego, such as Air New Zealand,United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
613 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
613 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
613 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,432 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
613 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,811 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
613 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

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?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Melbourne. On average, San Diego has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne to San Diego can take about 23h 09m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,282. There are 12778 km between Melbourne and San Diego. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,031, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to San Diego and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,086 and $1,266, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to San Diego for 29% less than the average price by searching for these 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $1,028). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,031Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,086Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,266Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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