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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego from $982

MEL — SAN
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Diego

Thu 26/1106:05 -
2 stops28h 50m
Mon 30/1116:45 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 14/9$1,274
Tue 20/1007:00 -
2 stops27h 00m
Wed 28/1017:15 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 12/9$1,287
Mon 26/1006:05 -
2 stops28h 20m
Mon 2/1116:45 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 14/9$1,297
Mon 12/1006:30 -
2 stops27h 30m
Sun 25/1017:15 -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 13/9$1,319
Mon 12/1014:35 -
1 stop27h 03m
Sun 25/1010:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 13/9$1,449
Tue 6/1011:55 -
2 stops26h 13m
Tue 13/1018:28 -
1 stop20h 47m
Deal found 13/9$1,501
Wed 21/1009:45 -
2 stops21h 43m
Wed 28/1018:51 -
2 stops21h 14m
Deal found 14/9$1,509
Tue 6/1009:45 -
2 stops23h 54m
Tue 13/1017:49 -
2 stops22h 46m
Deal found 13/9$1,512
Tue 20/1011:55 -
1 stop24h 40m
Wed 28/1018:26 -
1 stop21h 04m
Deal found 12/9$1,522
Tue 20/1007:10 -
2 stops26h 50m
Tue 27/1017:15 -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 16/9$1,544
Tue 20/1009:15 -
2 stops24h 21m
Wed 28/1015:07 -
1 stop43h 53m
Deal found 12/9$1,563

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Round-trip from

$1,274

One-way from

$982

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,563
26/11-30/11
  • 26/11-30/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 35m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 39m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($572 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 31/10

11:45-20:24

2 stops26h 39m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$982
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

11:55-15:54

1 stop21h 59m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$983

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-17:15

2 stops47h 30m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$996

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 23/12

12:45-23:51

2 stops30h 06m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,322

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 22/12

10:10-16:15

2 stops25h 05m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,385

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

09:45-15:39

2 stops23h 54m

San Diego

Wed 28/10

13:10-10:05

3 stops26h 55m

$1,509

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

09:45-13:28

2 stops21h 43m

San Diego

Wed 28/10

18:51-10:05

2 stops21h 14m

$1,509

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

09:45-15:39

2 stops23h 54m

San Diego

Tue 13/10

17:49-10:35

2 stops22h 46m

$1,512

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

11:55-20:08

2 stops26h 13m

San Diego

Tue 27/10

16:01-09:30

1 stop23h 29m

$1,574

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 30/10

10:30-11:31

1 stop19h 01m

San Diego

Fri 6/11

11:20-10:30

1 stop28h 10m

$1,575

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $1,211). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,198). 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 Melbourne to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,311 and $1,862 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,274 on Multiple Airlines (26 Nov–30 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San Diego, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,214 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 airline. 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 26h 13m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,574. There are 12778 km between Melbourne and San Diego.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to San Diego round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,012, 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. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to San Diego for 34% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $1,211). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,198). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,012Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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