Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego from $879

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
11 Apr — 18 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 12 March 2026.

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$1,251
Sun 19/708:35
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops32h 19m
Air New Zealand
Sun 23/817:00
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/3$1,311
Tue 18/812:10
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 16m
Air New Zealand
Wed 9/918:28
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops23h 27m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/3$1,339
Wed 22/410:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop29h 36m
Delta
Wed 29/415:15
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 8/3$1,361
Sun 19/720:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops32h 08m
Air Canada
Sun 23/808:20
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops35h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/3$1,362
Mon 18/512:10
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 49m
Air New Zealand
Sun 24/510:49
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops31h 06m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,389
Sun 15/309:10
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 57m
Delta
Mon 30/310:40
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/3$1,407
Sun 22/309:10
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop27h 40m
Delta
Mon 6/419:35
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
Delta
Deal found 9/3$1,408
Thu 28/506:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/616:55
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,418
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops24h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 12/422:40
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops39h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,428
Fri 29/506:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/616:55
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,432

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,251

One-way from

$879

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,258
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 49m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($192 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

06:00-16:15

2 stops27h 15m

San Diego

Thu 4/6

12:30-11:05

2 stops29h 35m

$1,251

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

10:00-18:05

2 stops25h 05m

San Diego

Wed 29/4

13:14-07:50

2 stops25h 36m

$1,361

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

10:00-18:45

2 stops25h 45m

San Diego

Wed 3/6

09:50-07:50

2 stops29h 00m

$1,473

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:00-10:27

1 stop17h 27m

San Diego

Sun 23/8

13:30-07:50

2 stops49h 20m

$1,487
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

09:45-11:35

1 stop18h 50m

San Diego

Wed 9/9

17:00-06:45

1 stop20h 45m

$1,956

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

10:00-23:48

2 stops30h 48m

San Diego

Wed 15/4

13:14-07:50

2 stops25h 36m

$2,093

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

16:35-19:51

2 stops20h 16m

San Diego

Thu 4/6

17:42-11:40

3 stops24h 58m

$2,431
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

12:10-23:59

2 stops28h 49m

$879
Fastest single journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

10:55-11:54

1 stop17h 59m

$1,291

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

06:15-15:46

3 stops51h 31m

$1,635

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/3

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $1,012). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,466). 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 12 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,United Airlines, andAir 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.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Marsha,Feb 2026

LAX - AKL

Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.

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. 3 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 Air Canada and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 25h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to San Diego is about 12778 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $946. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,014, and Air Canada, from $1,069. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 34% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $1,012). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,466). 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
Air New ZealandCheapest$946Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,014Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,069Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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