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$538+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Oct 7 — Oct 141
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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 October 2, 2024.

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Cheap San Diego to Melbourne flights in October & November 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Melbourne specifically for the months of October and November 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Prices were last updated on October 2, 2024.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2910:58 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/512:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,057
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2912:43 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/54:20 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,064
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 10/295:05 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 11/51:45 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops36h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/30$1,850
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2112:40 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/112:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops40h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,851
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/217:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/3012:45 amMEL - SAN
2 stops33h 17mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/1$2,486
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/46:15 amSAN - MEL
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 10/610:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops63h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/30$2,754
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2912:40 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops37h 55mEmirates
Mon 11/43:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops58h 07mEmirates
Deal found 9/30$2,863
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/245:14 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops22h 36mQantas Airways
Thu 10/312:55 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$3,819
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/46:15 amSAN - MEL
3 stops30h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/611:55 amMEL - SAN
2 stops26h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/30$4,187

San Diego to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2910:58 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/512:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,057
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2912:43 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/54:20 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,064
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:47 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops44h 13mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/101:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,500
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 10/295:05 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 11/51:45 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops36h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/30$1,850
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/217:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/3012:45 amMEL - SAN
2 stops33h 17mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/1$2,486
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/46:15 amSAN - MEL
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 10/610:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops63h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/30$2,754
This FareScan deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 FareScan is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2912:40 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops37h 55mEmirates
Mon 11/43:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops58h 07mEmirates
Deal found 9/30$2,863
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:58 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops39h 42mSingapore Airlines
Fri 1/107:25 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops67h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/30$3,442
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/245:14 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops22h 36mQantas Airways
Thu 10/312:55 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$3,819

One-way flights to Melbourne from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/277:00 amSAN - AVV
3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$538
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/277:00 amSAN - MEL
3 stops54h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$568
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2710:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops52h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,054
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/278:49 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop18h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/279:10 amSAN - AVV
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$1,239

Find flights from San Diego to Melbourne within your budget

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 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$967 - $2,249

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San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 3/26

2 stops32h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 5/27

2 stops27h 02m

$967

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 2/16

2 stops25h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 2/28

2 stops23h 00m

$999

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 10/29

1 stop22h 57m

Melbourne

Tue 11/5

1 stop20h 56m

$1,064

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 3/26

1 stop22h 56m

Melbourne

Tue 5/27

1 stop21h 03m

$1,097

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 2/17

2 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 2/24

1 stop17h 28m

$1,599

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 2/20

3 stops30h 57m

Melbourne

Tue 2/25

2 stops24h 38m

$1,835

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 1/9

2 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 1/19

2 stops55h 32m

$1,952

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 2/16

1 stop22h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 2/24

2 stops26h 46m

$1,985

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 2/19

2 stops47h 52m

Melbourne

Wed 2/26

3 stops56h 40m

$2,249

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/30

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $700). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 October 2, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Melbourne in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 October 2, 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,578 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
206 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
540 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Melbourne for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Melbourne for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $967, but on average you can expect to pay $2,211.

  • 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 $967. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,064, and United Airlines, from $1,097. Users have found that Air Canada is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SAN to MEL mean?

    This is defined as San Diego Airport (SAN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). Codes like Melbourne Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Bendigo Airport (BXG), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/2.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $700). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,324). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 2,666,977 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,060Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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