How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Diego?

A quick flight from Melbourne to San Diego can take about 23h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,245. There are 12778 km between Melbourne and San Diego. Find deals

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

Currently priced at $1,014, Air New Zealand will fly you from Melbourne to San Diego and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,176 and $1,227, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to San Diego for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

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

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to San Diego?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne to San Diego, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air Canada, Air New Zealand or United Airlines.

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 4 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Melbourne to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,095 and $1,913 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,218 on Air Canada (12 Nov-12 Dec). Find deals

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in September or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Round-trip from	$1,218
One-way from	$745
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,392

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12/11-12/12
4 total stops
60h 14m total
Melbourne to San Diego

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12/11
2 total stops
23h 38m total
Melbourne to San Diego

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 September 2025.

Wed 12/1107:10MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 14mAir Canada

Fri 12/1212:45SAN - MEL

2 stops31h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,218

Wed 12/1107:10MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 14mAir Canada

Thu 11/1218:10SAN - MEL

2 stops24h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,221

Sun 9/1107:00MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 03mAir Canada

Thu 11/1212:45SAN - MEL

2 stops29h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,227

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1111:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,239

Sat 1/1112:00MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1112:43SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,245

Mon 10/1113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/1211:11SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Wed 29/1010:30MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1113:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,266

Thu 13/1107:10MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 14mAir Canada

Fri 12/1218:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,296

Wed 12/1116:05MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 43mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/1210:47SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,301

Sun 9/1107:00MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 03mAir Canada

Fri 12/1218:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,302

Best flights from Melbourne to San Diego
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Sat 1/1112:00MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1112:43SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,245

Wed 12/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/1208:45SAN - MEL

2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Fri 14/1111:30MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/1220:40SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/1206:30SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/1211:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Mon 10/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 11/1206:30SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Wed 12/1111:30MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/1211:02SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Sat 15/1113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/1211:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1106:45SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/910:55MEL - SAN

1 stop21h 13mVirgin Australia

Thu 25/919:20SAN - MEL

1 stop19h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$1,564

Thu 9/1000:35MEL - SAN

3 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1010:00SAN - MEL

3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,672

Fri 10/1009:45MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 21/1012:40SAN - MEL

2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,395

Fri 10/1016:05MEL - SAN

1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines

Fri 17/1012:40SAN - MEL

2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,545

Tue 28/1001:25MEL - SAN

2 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1118:10SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,962

Wed 29/1010:30MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1113:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,265

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1111:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,239

Fri 31/1000:35MEL - SAN

3 stops36h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1110:00SAN - MEL

2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,929

One-way flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 12/1107:25MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$745

Wed 12/1107:10MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 14mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$746

Wed 24/920:40MEL - SAN

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$782

Wed 24/909:30MEL - SAN

3 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$784

Wed 12/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop30h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$785

Mon 15/1213:00MEL - SAN

2 stops50h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9$793

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11:30-17:29

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13:00-12:45

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13:00-18:34

1 stop24h 34m

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11:02-10:00

2 stops27h 58m

$1,265

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13:00-14:55

1 stop20h 55m

San Diego

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Melbourne

Wed 12/11

11:30-18:34

2 stops26h 04m

San Diego

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11:02-09:30

1 stop27h 28m

$1,265

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

13:00-21:07

2 stops27h 07m

San Diego

Tue 9/12

11:02-10:00

2 stops27h 58m

$1,265

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-18:34

1 stop24h 34m

San Diego

Thu 6/11

06:45-10:00

2 stops32h 15m

$1,265

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

07:25-12:03

2 stops23h 38m

$745

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego?

Booking 4 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 $924). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SAN?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San Diego, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,000 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 4 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 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,245. There are 12778 km between Melbourne and San Diego.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,014, Air New Zealand will fly you from Melbourne to San Diego and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,176 and $1,227, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to San Diego for 42% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,524). 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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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,014	Average$1,458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,176	Average$1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,227	Average$1,743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,542	Average$2,430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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