Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego from $831

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 June 2026.

Mon 15/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 56m
United Airlines
Wed 1/711:01
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/5$1,343
Mon 1/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop22h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 15/619:41
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/5$1,351
Tue 7/710:55
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/718:27
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/5$1,372
Wed 23/910:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop19h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 15/1013:28
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/5$1,549
Mon 15/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop22h 12m
Virgin Australia
Thu 2/716:09
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 06m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 1/6$1,652
Fri 29/510:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop25h 03m
Delta
Wed 3/610:59
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 51m
Delta
Deal found 28/5$1,653
Tue 7/710:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 21/718:27
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,696
Thu 27/809:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops40h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 31/815:05
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/5$1,739

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 1 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,343

One-way from

$831

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,551
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/6-1/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 42m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 37m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($279 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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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 1 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-20:46

2 stops26h 51m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

13:39-07:30

2 stops24h 51m

$1,343

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

10:55-17:20

2 stops23h 25m

San Diego

Tue 21/7

06:35-08:15

2 stops32h 40m

$1,351

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:55-13:44

1 stop19h 49m

San Diego

Thu 15/10

13:28-09:15

1 stop25h 47m

$1,549
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-16:07

1 stop22h 12m

San Diego

Thu 2/7

16:09-08:15

1 stop23h 06m

$1,652
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:30-16:07

2 stops23h 37m

$831

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

21:00-07:44

3 stops51h 44m

$1,291

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

10:55-12:13

1 stop42h 18m

$2,342

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/5

Sorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $838). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 to San Diego?

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 1 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San Diego, such as Air New Zealand,United Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Melbourne. On average, San Diego has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne to San Diego can take about 26h 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,343. There are 12778 km between Melbourne and San Diego.

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

    Currently priced at $1,008, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to San Diego and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,064 and $1,240, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne 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 to San Diego?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $838). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,361). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover the top 3 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 1 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,008Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,064Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,240Average$1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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