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$585+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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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 June 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/209:54 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop26h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 7/61:35 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,071
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 6/219:47 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 58m
American Airlines
Sat 8/229:45 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,084
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/2111:44 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2210:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,090
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/34:09 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 21m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/1710:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,094
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 6/2011:44 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 7/610:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops41h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,102
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/158:32 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/308:50 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops30h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,106
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 6/219:47 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops27h 58m
American Airlines
Thu 8/209:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,114
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 6/154:09 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 6/307:15 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops19h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/14$1,115
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/145:16 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops37h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/213:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops32h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,225
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/234:55 pm
SAN
-
AVV
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/288:55 pm
AVV
-
SAN
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,519
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 11/82:10 pm
SAN
-
AVV
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/306:00 am
AVV
-
SAN
2 stops26h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,631
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 6/214:55 pm
SAN
-
AVV
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/228:40 pm
AVV
-
SAN
2 stops41h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,693

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 June 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,090
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$585
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,091
From San Diego to Melbourne
One-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 11/9

3:59 pm-9:50 am

1 stop22h 51m

Melbourne

Mon 11/30

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,258

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 11/5

1:30 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 11/30

12:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,262

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 7/8

1:39 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 36m

Melbourne

Wed 7/15

10:55 am-6:39 pm

1 stop24h 44m

$1,421

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 7/14

6:27 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 48m

Melbourne

Tue 7/21

10:55 am-11:54 pm

2 stops29h 59m

$1,425

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 7/13

8:32 pm-8:15 am

2 stops42h 43m

Melbourne

Mon 7/20

10:10 am-11:51 am

2 stops42h 41m

$1,460

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 7/17

11:44 am-7:30 am

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 8/5

10:55 am-10:25 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,515

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 7/17

6:35 am-7:30 am

2 stops31h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

10:55 am-11:51 am

1 stop17h 56m

$1,515

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Sun 11/8

2:10 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-1:29 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,631

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 7/18

10:49 am-8:15 am

2 stops28h 26m

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

10:55 am-11:51 am

1 stop17h 56m

$1,682

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 6/29

1:25 pm-7:50 am

2 stops25h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

10:00 am-3:56 pm

2 stops22h 56m

$1,841

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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 $578). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,554). 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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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 June 15, 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.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 22h 51m. Fly via Delta 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 $997. Users have found that United Airlines is 18% 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 $578). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,554). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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