What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,759. Find deals

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 42m. Find deals

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights. Find deals

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m. Find deals

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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 26h 42m. 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 $1,017. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,090, and Air Canada, from $1,149. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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 Airport to San Diego?

Consider United Airlines, Air Canada or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego.

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.

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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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 December 2025.

Fri 12/1213:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 25/1209:00SAN - MEL

2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,289

Fri 12/1212:10MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 42mAir New Zealand

Thu 25/1206:15SAN - MEL

2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$4,259

Fri 12/1207:20MEL - SAN

1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 25/1211:40SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$4,369

Fri 26/1207:20MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 26mJapan Airlines

Fri 9/111:40SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 11/12$8,846

Fri 26/1216:05MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 51mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/108:25SAN - MEL

1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12$9,220

Fri 26/1209:05MEL - SAN

3 stops33h 32mAir New Zealand

Fri 9/116:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$16,838

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 12 December 2025.

Sat 24/113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/116:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,290

Fri 3/411:00MEL - SAN

2 stops30h 44mDelta

Tue 5/517:00SAN - MEL

2 stops45h 40mDelta

Deal found 11/12$1,835

Wed 11/207:10MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 53mAir Canada

Sun 15/218:05SAN - MEL

2 stops26h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 11/12$1,838

Sun 25/113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/216:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,292

Fri 3/410:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 39mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/506:20SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,825

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego. Data last updated 12 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/1213:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 28mUnited Airlines

Thu 25/1216:00SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,289

Fri 12/1212:10MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 42mAir New Zealand

Thu 25/1206:15SAN - MEL

2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$4,259

Fri 12/1207:20MEL - SAN

1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 25/1211:40SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 10/12$4,369

Sat 24/111:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/113:00SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,290

Sat 24/116:40MEL - SAN

3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/114:55SAN - MEL

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$4,207

Sun 25/111:30MEL - SAN

2 stops24h 58mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/212:49SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,292

Sun 25/118:50MEL - SAN

3 stops47h 52mAir New Zealand

Sun 1/211:08SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 17mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$2,697

Sun 25/116:40MEL - SAN

3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/214:55SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$4,537

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 12 December 2025.

Sat 14/216:05MEL - SAN

1 stop25h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/12$858

Sun 21/1211:30MEL - SAN

2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$859

Sun 28/1211:30MEL - SAN

2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$861

Mon 29/1213:00MEL - SAN

1 stop19h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$865

Tue 30/1213:00MEL - SAN

1 stop30h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,530

Sun 21/1213:55MEL - SAN

3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,532

Tue 6/120:15MEL - SAN

3 stops56h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,562

Tue 30/1213:55MEL - SAN

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,610

Sun 28/1219:50MEL - SAN

3 stops55h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,717

Wed 31/1216:25MEL - SAN

3 stops43h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/12$1,765

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Round-trip from	$1,290
One-way from	$858
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,789

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4 total stops
49h 12m total
Melbourne to San Diego

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14/2
1 total stop
25h 21m total
Melbourne to San Diego

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Melbourne

Sat 24/1

13:00-20:42

2 stops26h 42m

San Diego

Sat 31/1

16:00-09:30

2 stops22h 30m

$1,290

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

13:00-19:54

2 stops25h 54m

San Diego

Sun 1/2

16:00-09:30

2 stops22h 30m

$1,292

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

10:30-10:09

1 stop17h 39m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

06:20-08:15

2 stops32h 55m

$1,825

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

11:00-23:44

2 stops30h 44m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

17:00-07:40

2 stops45h 40m

$1,835

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

07:10-12:03

2 stops23h 53m

San Diego

Sun 15/2

18:05-15:15

2 stops26h 10m

$1,838

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

16:05-20:25

1 stop23h 20m

$858

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

10:10-15:33

1 stop24h 23m

$859

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 21/12

11:30-00:15

2 stops31h 45m

$859

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 28/12

11:30-19:57

1 stop27h 27m

$861

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

13:00-13:02

1 stop19h 02m

$865

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $1,081). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,576). 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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

426 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,096 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,518 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

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 fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 26h 42m. 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 $1,017. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,090, and Air Canada, from $1,149. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 41% 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 $1,081). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,576). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,017	Average$1,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,090	Average$1,656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,149	Average$1,456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,360	Average$2,139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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