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$573+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
Feb 2 — Feb 91
Mon 2/2
Mon 2/9
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 January 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 1/14:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/811:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Fri 4/31:20 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/2110:55 amMEL - SAN
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/2$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/264:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/59:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/2611:03 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/411:55 amMEL - SAN
1 stop38h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,004
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Wed 1/710:37 amSAN - MEL
1 stop26h 23mDelta
Wed 1/1410:10 amMEL - SAN
1 stop18h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/2$1,005
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Wed 3/1810:00 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 00mDelta
Wed 4/111:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops30h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/2$1,009
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Thu 3/265:01 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops45h 49mDelta
Sun 4/510:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops30h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/1$1,019
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Thu 4/27:05 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops43h 45mDelta
Sun 4/1910:00 amMEL - SAN
1 stop26h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/2$1,020
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:05 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 2/2011:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$1,023
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Mon 3/3012:45 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:40 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,043
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 3/16:05 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Sun 4/129:40 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops36h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 12/31$1,063
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Thu 2/1212:45 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/206:00 amAVV - SAN
2 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,371

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 January 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$997
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$573
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,364
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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 January 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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San Diego

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 3/1

11:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

9:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

$997

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 4/2

6:22 pm-9:15 am

1 stop20h 53m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-11:55 am

1 stop18h 00m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 1/29

4:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops22h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-10:27 am

1 stop17h 57m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 4/10

1:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop25h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 4/25

10:55 am-6:36 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 3/26

8:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

9:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 4/1

1:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop25h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 4/14

10:55 am-3:39 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 1/31

12:49 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 11m

Melbourne

Sat 2/7

1:00 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:22 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 4/26

10:55 am-3:39 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 5/3

7:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 5/18

10:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop24h 38m

$998

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Mon 3/30

12:45 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 4/13

8:40 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,043

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne

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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 $789). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Melbourne?

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 January 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
9,137 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,137 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,137 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 27h 18m. Fly via United Airlines or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between San Diego and Melbourne is about 7969 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 22% 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 $789). 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 January 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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