Question 1

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

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Currently priced at $1,376, Air Canada will fly you from Melbourne to San Diego and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Japan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,418 and $1,649, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to San Diego for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego?

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Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,572). 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. Find deals

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to San Diego?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

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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 7

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

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Before booking your flight from Melbourne to San Diego, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air New Zealand, United Airlines or Virgin Australia.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to San Diego?

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Flights from Melbourne to San Diego are generally found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Diego.

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to San Diego, book at least 61 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 11% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,640 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,839.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to San Diego?

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May can be a great time to fly to San Diego from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $2,035. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $1,260. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 11

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 to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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 14

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.

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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.

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

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Diego from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to San Diego from Melbourne.

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

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Certainly. Search results for flights to San Diego from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to San Diego flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,376
One-way from	$680
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,982

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,044	Average$1,668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,325	Average$1,863	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,587	Average$2,502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in May or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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