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$466+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/189:00 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 3/254:05 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop24h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$953
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/510:09 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops28h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 3/612:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$957
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/511:08 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 3/61:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/14:00 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 4/129:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,003
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/612:49 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 3/611:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,006
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:45 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Delta
Fri 6/1210:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,011
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:50 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Delta
Wed 6/1010:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops30h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,015
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/27:10 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops43h 40m
Delta
Wed 6/1010:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 27m
Delta
Deal found 2/2$1,028
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:44 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1012:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,040
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/23:17 pm
SAN
-
AVV
2 stops29h 53m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/94:40 pm
AVV
-
SAN
2 stops21h 56m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,424
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:05 pm
SAN
-
AVV
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/106:00 am
AVV
-
SAN
2 stops29h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,094
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:05 pm
SAN
-
AVV
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/106:00 am
AVV
-
SAN
2 stops29h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,307

Find flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$953
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$466
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,085
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Melbourne 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 3/18

9:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/25

4:05 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop24h 18m

$953

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 3/3

4:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 3/10

12:00 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,002

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 2/6

4:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

1:00 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,002

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 2/12

7:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

1:00 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,003

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 3/1

5:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

9:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

$1,003

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 5/1

4:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 49m

Melbourne

Sun 5/31

10:55 am-3:36 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$1,003

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Tue 3/3

6:05 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$2,094

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Wed 3/4

6:05 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$2,094

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Sun 2/22

6:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 2/26

8:55 pm-12:03 pm

3 stops34h 08m

$2,875

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Sun 2/8

5:17 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops34h 58m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 2/12

8:55 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops42h 24m

$3,158

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $805). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from San Diego to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Melbourne. 1 airline have flights from San Diego to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from San Diego to Melbourne in 23h. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and Melbourne is about 7940 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Melbourne round-trip from $935. Users have found that United Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne 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 San Diego to Melbourne?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $805). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Melbourne. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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