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

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

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights. 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 39m. Find deals

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 $1,870. Find deals

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

Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 17h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 57m. 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 $1,248. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego are Air Canada ($1,112), American Airlines ($1,420), and United Airlines ($1,510).

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, Virgin Australia or Air Canada 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?

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Round-trip from	$1,426
One-way from	$1,099
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,521

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2 total stops
35h 36m total
Melbourne to San Diego

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12/11
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23h 38m total
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 17 October 2025.

Fri 12/1211:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1220:45SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,426

Fri 12/1208:00MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/1212:58SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,452

Mon 3/1112:00MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/1109:42SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,458

Mon 3/1116:05MEL - SAN

1 stop25h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 16/1115:40SAN - MEL

1 stop42h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,463

Mon 3/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1113:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,475

Mon 3/1113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1117:55SAN - MEL

1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,480

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/1106:15SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,561

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 34mVirgin Australia

Fri 21/1111:02SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 28mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$1,863

Sat 29/1113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1216:11SAN - MEL

2 stops46h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,268

Mon 3/1123:55MEL - SAN

3 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,870

Best flights from Melbourne to San Diego
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Fri 12/1211:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1220:45SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,426

Fri 12/1208:00MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 48mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/1212:58SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,452

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 34mVirgin Australia

Fri 21/1111:02SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 28mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$1,863

Mon 3/1123:55MEL - SAN

3 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1111:02SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,882

Mon 3/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1113:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,475

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/1106:15SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,561

Sat 29/1113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1216:11SAN - MEL

2 stops46h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,268

Mon 10/1100:45MEL - SAN

2 stops31h 38mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1106:25SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$3,497

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Diego
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Mon 3/1112:00MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/1109:42SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,458

Mon 3/1112:00MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 16/1110:09SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,463

Mon 3/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1113:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,475

Mon 3/1113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 16/1117:55SAN - MEL

1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,480

Mon 3/1123:55MEL - SAN

3 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1111:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,870

Mon 3/1123:55MEL - SAN

3 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1111:02SAN - MEL

2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,882

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/1106:15SAN - MEL

2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,561

Tue 11/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 34mVirgin Australia

Fri 21/1111:02SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 28mVirgin Australia

Deal found 16/10$1,863

Sat 29/1113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 6/1220:00SAN - MEL

2 stops42h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/10$2,268

One-way flights from Melbourne to San Diego
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Wed 12/1107:25MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,099

Wed 12/1107:45MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 18mAir Canada

Deal found 15/10$1,112

Wed 12/1116:05MEL - SAN

1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/10$1,420

Wed 12/1111:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/10$1,510

Wed 12/1107:00MEL - SAN

3 stops55h 51mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 16/10$2,225

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1 stop17h 51m

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20:45-09:30

1 stop17h 45m

$1,426

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Fri 12/12

08:00-15:48

2 stops26h 48m

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2 stops25h 32m

$1,452

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Mon 3/11

13:00-12:45

1 stop18h 45m

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13:10-09:30

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$1,475

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13:00-12:45

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06:15-09:30

2 stops32h 15m

$1,561

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MEL - SAN

MELSAN

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Tue 11/11

13:00-18:34

1 stop24h 34m

San Diego

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11:02-09:30

1 stop27h 28m

$1,863

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MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 29/11

13:00-23:58

2 stops29h 58m

San Diego

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16:11-09:30

2 stops46h 19m

$2,268

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MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

23:55-12:03

3 stops31h 08m

San Diego

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11:02-10:55

2 stops28h 53m

$2,882

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

00:45-13:23

2 stops31h 38m

San Diego

Fri 21/11

06:25-05:00

1 stop27h 35m

$3,497

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

07:25-12:03

2 stops23h 38m

$1,099

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

07:45-12:03

2 stops23h 18m

$1,112

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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 $1,115). 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?

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

515 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

421 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,982 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,308 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

515 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 17h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 57m. 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 $1,248. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego are Air Canada ($1,112), American Airlines ($1,420), and United Airlines ($1,510).
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 $1,115). 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.

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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,042	Average$1,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,177	Average$1,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,248	Average$1,763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,564	Average$2,537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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