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

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m. Find deals

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

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Diego on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,351. 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 48m.

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

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 19h 05m. 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 $1,049. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,109, and Air New Zealand, from $1,292. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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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).

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

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

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

When flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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?

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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.

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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 $1,696 and $1,699 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,357 on United Airlines (11 Aug-21 Aug). Find deals

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Tue 11/810:55

MEL

SAN

2 stops23h 31m

United Airlines

Fri 21/809:49

SAN

MEL

2 stops28h 41m

United Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,357

Tue 25/810:55

MEL

SAN

1 stop19h 49m

United Airlines

Tue 8/918:30

SAN

MEL

2 stops44h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 23/6$1,363

Fri 21/810:55

MEL

SAN

1 stop19h 49m

United Airlines

Fri 28/813:24

SAN

MEL

2 stops25h 06m

United Airlines

Deal found 24/6$1,364

Fri 10/710:55

MEL

SAN

1 stop17h 56m

United Airlines

Sun 26/706:20

SAN

MEL

2 stops32h 55m

United Airlines

Deal found 23/6$1,370

Fri 14/809:30

MEL

SAN

1 stop24h 56m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 21/814:24

SAN

MEL

1 stop24h 06m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6$1,376

Thu 23/710:55

MEL

SAN

1 stop22h 12m

Lufthansa

Thu 30/713:39

SAN

MEL

1 stop25h 36m

Lufthansa

Deal found 24/6$1,384

Fri 21/810:55

MEL

SAN

2 stops23h 31m

Lufthansa

Fri 28/818:28

SAN

MEL

1 stop20h 47m

Lufthansa

Deal found 23/6$1,395

Wed 19/808:35

MEL

SAN

2 stops25h 51m

Air New Zealand

Wed 26/811:20

SAN

MEL

2 stops33h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 24/6$1,457

Thu 22/1006:00

MEL

SAN

2 stops23h 47m

Air Canada

Mon 26/1007:05

SAN

MEL

2 stops35h 30m

Air Canada

Deal found 24/6$1,470

Tue 24/1108:10

MEL

SAN

2 stops28h 49m

Air Canada

Mon 7/1214:10

SAN

MEL

2 stops28h 25m

Air Canada

Deal found 26/6$1,476

Tue 24/1108:10

MEL

SAN

2 stops23h 54m

Air Canada

Wed 9/1214:10

SAN

MEL

2 stops29h 05m

Air Canada

Deal found 26/6$1,479

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Round-trip from	$1,357
One-way from	$838
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,402

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38h 27m total
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14:20-06:52

2 stops33h 32m

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2 stops42h 05m

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Thu 23/7

06:00-19:51

2 stops30h 51m

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16:09-11:05

2 stops25h 56m

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06:00-16:10

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10:55-08:22

1 stop38h 27m

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Thu 30/7

10:55-00:30

1 stop30h 35m

$838

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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 $1,060). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,929). 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.

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

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

646 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

462 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,899 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,269 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

646 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 19h 05m. 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 $1,049. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,109, and Air New Zealand, from $1,292. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 26% 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 $1,060). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,929). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$1,049	Average$1,330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,109	Average$1,396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,292	Average$1,929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,313	Average$1,696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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