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$584+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne

SAN — MEL
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Sun 11/11:05 pm -
2 stops25h 25m
Tue 11/1712:00 pm -
1 stop26h 09m
Deal found 10/30$1,135
Sun 11/2911:05 am -
1 stop25h 55m
Wed 12/1610:10 am -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 11/1$1,138
Sat 12/57:57 pm -
1 stop41h 03m
Mon 12/1410:10 am -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 11/1$1,144
Sun 11/111:20 am -
1 stop28h 10m
Tue 11/1712:45 pm -
2 stops23h 32m
Deal found 11/1$1,147
Thu 12/311:07 am -
1 stop25h 53m
Mon 12/1410:10 am -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 11/1$1,188
Wed 12/27:11 pm -
2 stops41h 49m
Tue 12/1510:10 am -
1 stop24h 21m
Deal found 11/1$1,193
Wed 12/27:47 pm -
1 stop41h 13m
Wed 12/1610:10 am -
1 stop24h 21m
Deal found 11/1$1,194
Sun 11/294:45 pm -
2 stops21h 10m
Thu 12/37:10 pm -
2 stops41h 27m
Deal found 11/1$1,217
Thu 12/311:07 am -
1 stop25h 53m
Thu 12/1710:10 am -
1 stop24h 21m
Deal found 11/1$1,238
Fri 11/274:45 pm -
1 stop21h 45m
Fri 12/412:45 pm -
1 stop19h 57m
Deal found 11/2$1,243
Wed 12/27:47 pm -
1 stop41h 13m
Thu 12/1710:10 am -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 11/1$1,244

Find flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,122
(oojo)

One-way from

$584
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,327
From San Diego to Melbourne
One-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($303 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/8

7:41 pm-10:30 am

1 stop19h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$590

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 11/27

12:37 pm-10:30 am

1 stop26h 53m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$650

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 11/20

7:10 pm-8:00 am

2 stops41h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$657

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 11/20

1:02 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops52h 18m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$768

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/8

8:20 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops55h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$832

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 1/11

7:50 pm-7:25 am

2 stops40h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$988

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 11/27

10:03 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops51h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,060

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 1/10

3:22 pm-8:00 am

1 stop21h 38m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,120

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 11/28

4:11 pm-8:00 am

1 stop20h 49m

Melbourne

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,132

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/8

10:57 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 03m

Melbourne

Tue 11/24

10:10 am-10:25 am

1 stop19h 15m

$1,138

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $997). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,015). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and 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

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 2 airlines 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 21h 45m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Melbourne round-trip from $997. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air New Zealand. Users have found that United Airlines is 17% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $997). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,015). 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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Alternative routes for San Diego to Melbourne

Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,091Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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