Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego from $900
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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in September or October, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday
Cheap 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 7 November 2025.
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 7 November 2025.
Sat 20/1213:00MEL - SAN
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1219:55SAN - MEL
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,548
Sat 20/1218:00MEL - SAN
3 stops48h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1212:45SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$5,608
Best flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - SAN
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1216:00SAN - MEL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/11$1,425
Mon 19/108:35MEL - SAN
2 stops34h 07mAir New Zealand
Fri 23/111:08SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,547
Mon 4/514:35MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 18mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/508:38SAN - MEL
2 stops29h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,419
Mon 4/510:55MEL - SAN
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/519:44SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,436
Mon 19/111:30MEL - SAN
2 stops24h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/116:00SAN - MEL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$2,439
Sat 20/1213:00MEL - SAN
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1219:55SAN - MEL
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,548
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 20/1213:00MEL - SAN
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1219:55SAN - MEL
2 stops33h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,548
Sat 20/1218:00MEL - SAN
3 stops48h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1212:45SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$5,608
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 7 November 2025.
Sat 17/116:05MEL - SAN
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$900
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SAN
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$902
Tue 13/118:00MEL - SAN
3 stops47h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$926
Wed 14/118:00MEL - SAN
3 stops32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$933
Fri 16/118:20MEL - SAN
3 stops32h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$936
Sun 18/120:30MEL - SAN
3 stops53h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$942
Thu 15/111:05MEL - SAN
3 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$948
Sat 17/113:30MEL - SAN
3 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$949
Thu 15/111:30MEL - SAN
1 stop31h 12mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/11$1,097
Mon 12/108:10MEL - SAN
2 stops21h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,122
Wed 12/1121:00MEL - SAN
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,131
Wed 12/1107:20MEL - SAN
2 stops26h 27mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,179
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 7 November 2025.
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
Mon 15/12
13:00-20:45
2 stops26h 45m
San Diego
Mon 29/12
16:00-10:00
1 stop23h 00m
$1,425
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
08:35-23:42
2 stops34h 07m
San Diego
Fri 23/1
11:08-09:25
2 stops27h 17m
$1,547
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Mon 4/5
14:35-21:53
1 stop24h 18m
San Diego
Thu 7/5
08:38-06:45
2 stops29h 07m
$2,419
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Mon 4/5
10:55-11:47
1 stop17h 52m
San Diego
Thu 7/5
19:44-08:15
1 stop19h 31m
$2,436
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
11:30-17:28
2 stops24h 58m
San Diego
Fri 23/1
16:00-10:00
1 stop23h 00m
$2,439
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Sat 20/12
13:00-20:47
2 stops26h 47m
San Diego
Sat 27/12
19:55-00:15
2 stops33h 20m
$2,548
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Sat 17/1
16:05-22:50
1 stop25h 45m
$900
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Sun 18/1
16:05-19:12
1 stop22h 07m
$900
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Fri 16/1
10:10-09:57
1 stop18h 47m
$902
MelbourneSan Diego
MEL - SAN
MELSAN
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
11:30-15:04
2 stops22h 34m
$902
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 $1,114). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 40m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m.
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 7 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andUnited Airlines 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.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Related info for your journey
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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. 4 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 United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 24h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 49m. 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 $1,042. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,177, and United Airlines, from $1,247. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 $1,114). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Melbourne. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 7 November 2025.
Discover the top 4 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 7 November 2025.
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