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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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/158:40 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/221:00 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$996
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/217:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops41h 50mDelta
Fri 12/2610:10 amMEL - SAN
2 stops32h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/217:55 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/261:00 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/1911:12 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2112:10 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops49h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$3,069
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/194:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/216:55 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops42h 48mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/16$3,165
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:59 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops46h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/223:35 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops36h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$3,562
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:21 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops42h 14mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/2512:45 amMEL - SAN
2 stops33h 09mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/16$3,872
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1911:56 amSAN - MEL
3 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/215:55 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$4,439
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/195:17 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops21h 28mQantas Airways
Sun 12/213:00 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$5,959
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/212:18 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops24h 27mQantas Airways
Fri 12/263:00 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/17$6,459

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$959
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$573
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,263
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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 December 18, 2025.
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

Wed 2/18

10:51 am-5:00 am

1 stop23h 09m

Melbourne

Wed 3/4

4:05 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop21h 09m

$974

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 2/5

12:46 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 44m

Melbourne

Fri 3/6

12:00 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$978

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 2/2

11:08 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 52m

Melbourne

Mon 2/16

11:30 am-10:24 am

1 stop17h 54m

$988

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 2/19

4:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops22h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 3/5

11:30 am-10:22 am

1 stop17h 52m

$996

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 2/12

6:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 2/20

1:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop26h 49m

$996

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 3/10

11:57 am-9:00 am

1 stop27h 03m

Melbourne

Thu 3/26

12:00 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$996

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop27h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

10:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop27h 18m

$996

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 3/1

9:54 am-10:00 am

1 stop29h 06m

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

10:55 am-11:47 am

1 stop17h 52m

$996

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Mon 3/9

6:05 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 03m

$1,292

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops25h 03m

$2,036

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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.
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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Melbourne in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 December 18, 2025.
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
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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 23h 09m. 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 24% 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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