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$1,056+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
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 April 2, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/94:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
Air Canada
Tue 7/286:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,056
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 7/286:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 18m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,057
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/94:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 7/296:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,060
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/84:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 7/296:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,062
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 7/286:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,083
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/912:30 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 7/96:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops31h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,086
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 7/306:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,088
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/14:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 9/156:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,109
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/164:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/239:05 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:10 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/44:45 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,149
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 6/244:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/176:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops31h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/104:55 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Air Canada
Thu 7/96:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/29$1,227

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 April 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,056
(FlightHub)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$997
From San Diego to Melbourne
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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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 4/27

6:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 5/4

4:45 pm-11:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

$1,149
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 5/16

6:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 49m

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

10:55 am-11:51 am

1 stop17h 56m

$1,318

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 6/21

9:47 am-6:45 am

2 stops27h 58m

Melbourne

Sat 8/22

1:35 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$1,392

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 6/17

11:01 am-8:15 am

1 stop28h 14m

Melbourne

Sat 7/4

10:55 am-2:07 pm

1 stop20h 12m

$1,548

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 6/21

4:09 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 06m

Melbourne

Sat 8/22

10:55 am-12:13 pm

1 stop18h 18m

$1,548

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 6/21

7:41 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 34m

Melbourne

Thu 8/20

10:55 am-5:00 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,553

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 6/9

4:09 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 06m

Melbourne

Tue 6/30

6:30 am-9:59 am

2 stops20h 29m

$1,575

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 5/9

6:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 5/13

10:55 am-3:39 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$2,199

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Sat 5/9

4:55 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 5/13

8:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$3,154

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Tue 6/9

3:17 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops29h 53m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 7/26

4:40 pm-6:32 am

2 stops30h 52m

$3,405

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $661). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). 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 April 2, 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
9,533 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,533 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 20h 49m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, or Qantas Airways 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 $661). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). 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 April 2, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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