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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego from $723

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/210:10
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop23h 21m
Delta
Fri 6/306:15
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 45m
Delta
Deal found 27/1$1,271
Fri 13/309:10
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop23h 44m
Delta
Fri 20/315:45
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 15m
Delta
Deal found 26/1$1,272
Tue 3/313:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 10/311:03
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,280
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 19/311:57
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,282
Tue 24/213:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 3/316:00
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,285
Fri 13/211:30
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 54m
United Airlines
Fri 6/317:55
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop21h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,294
Fri 6/307:10
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 53m
Air Canada
Mon 9/318:05
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/1$1,508
Fri 13/309:05
MEL
-
SAN
3 stops32h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 20/311:03
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 52m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$2,021
Fri 29/508:35
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops32h 24m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/616:06
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops28h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$2,100

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,270

One-way from

$723

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,958
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 54m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-14:54

1 stop23h 44m

San Diego

Wed 18/3

09:50-07:00

2 stops27h 10m

$1,270

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

10:10-14:31

1 stop23h 21m

San Diego

Fri 6/3

06:15-08:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,270

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

09:10-15:55

2 stops24h 45m

San Diego

Fri 20/3

06:15-07:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,272

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

13:00-12:39

1 stop18h 39m

San Diego

Tue 10/3

11:57-09:00

1 stop27h 03m

$1,280

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 13/2

13:00-14:49

1 stop20h 49m

San Diego

Fri 6/3

17:55-10:00

1 stop21h 05m

$1,280

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

10:30-10:22

1 stop17h 52m

San Diego

Thu 19/3

11:03-08:30

1 stop27h 27m

$1,282

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

13:55-09:49

3 stops37h 54m

$723

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:55-16:30

2 stops21h 35m

$776

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

10:00-18:45

2 stops25h 45m

$779

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-09:57

1 stop18h 47m

$780

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $1,036). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,510). 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 28 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Melbourne Airport to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
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Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
9,210 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,666 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 4.2 km from the centre vof the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to San Diego from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Airlines like Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 23h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Melbourne Airport to San Diego is about 12778 km.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip from $1,043. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 31% 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 Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $1,036). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,510). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,101Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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