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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,757 and $2,494 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,118 on Air Canada (3 Feb-17 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

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

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San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,818. Find deals

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between $1,757 and $2,494 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,118 on Air Canada (3 Feb-17 Feb). Find deals

Question 4

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

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San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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Airlines like Air Canada and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 22h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15m. 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.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip from $1,041. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,114, and Air Canada, from $1,176. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $1,107). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Melbourne?

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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.

Question 14

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 15

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Diego?

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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.

Question 16

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Diego?

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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.

Question 17

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to San Diego?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to San Diego. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 18

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to San Diego?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to San Diego for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 19

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to San Diego with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Melbourne to San Diego with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 20

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to San Diego become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$1,118
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,298

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,041	Average$1,428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,114	Average$1,751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,176	Average$1,491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,562	Average$2,494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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