Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego from $786

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 10 May 2026.

Sun 7/609:30
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops21h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 14/619:41
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,350
Thu 14/510:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 27/520:32
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop17h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,351
Thu 4/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop24h 44m
Lufthansa
Thu 11/611:01
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop28h 14m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/5$1,357
Mon 8/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 56m
Lufthansa
Wed 17/613:39
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop25h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/5$1,368
Mon 8/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/619:41
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop19h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/5$1,371
Thu 4/609:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 42m
American Airlines
Thu 11/612:46
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,480
Fri 11/910:00
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 08m
Delta
Fri 25/909:45
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/5$1,558
Sun 7/609:45
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 34m
Qantas Airways
Sun 14/615:10
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/5$1,565
Thu 4/610:55
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 56m
Virgin Australia
Thu 11/606:20
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop32h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/5$1,634
Fri 29/510:00
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 19m
Delta
Wed 3/618:45
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/5$1,644
Thu 4/621:40
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops40h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 11/616:55
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,653

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,350

One-way from

$786

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,338
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 12m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
19/8
  • 19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 24m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 10 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

10:00-15:56

2 stops22h 56m

San Diego

Wed 3/6

09:50-07:50

2 stops29h 00m

$1,644
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-16:07

1 stop22h 12m

San Diego

Wed 1/7

16:09-07:30

2 stops22h 21m

$2,576

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

18:10-22:59

2 stops21h 49m

San Diego

Fri 25/9

15:40-11:40

3 stops27h 00m

$2,750

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

18:00-22:49

2 stops21h 49m

San Diego

Wed 3/6

15:17-11:10

3 stops26h 53m

$3,046
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

10:55-23:54

2 stops29h 59m

$834

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

20:50-23:49

3 stops43h 59m

$860

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

13:30-13:39

3 stops41h 09m

$940
Fastest single journey

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

10:00-10:27

1 stop17h 27m

$969

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

09:30-00:29

3 stops31h 59m

$969

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 24/9

10:55-17:00

2 stops23h 05m

$969

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

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 $1,008). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,772). 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

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 10 May 2026.
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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

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?

    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 Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in about 17h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 18m. 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 $1,001. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $1,055, and Air New Zealand, from $1,229. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 27% 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 $1,008). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,772). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover the top 4 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 10 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,001Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,055Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,229Average$1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,249Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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