How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

For as low as $858, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Melbourne Airport in 22h 34m. Melbourne Airport and San Diego are separated by a distance of 7940 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip?

United Airlines, at $1,043, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to San Diego.. United Airlines is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego as you normally would.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Melbourne?

San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to San Diego. 1 airline have flights to San Diego from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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Thu 12/257:20 amMEL - SAN

1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 1/111:41 amSAN - MEL

2 stops46h 59mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$5,278

Thu 12/254:40 pmMEL - SAN

3 stops46h 13mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/14:15 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$12,496

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Thu 1/2211:30 amMEL - SAN

2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/2912:49 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$858

Thu 1/221:00 pmMEL - SAN

1 stop18h 49mVirgin Australia

Thu 1/297:52 pmSAN - MEL

1 stop19h 08mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/17

$1,040

Wed 2/117:10 amMEL - SAN

2 stops29h 14mAir Canada

Sun 2/156:05 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 12/17

$1,050

Fri 5/2912:10 pmMEL - SAN

2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/36:26 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops23h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,149

Fri 1/3011:30 amMEL - SAN

2 stops22h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/611:08 amSAN - MEL

2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$859

Thu 1/151:00 pmMEL - SAN

1 stop24h 44mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/228:37 pmSAN - MEL

1 stop17h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,213

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Thu 1/1511:30 amMEL - SAN

2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/2212:49 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,213

Thu 1/154:40 pmMEL - SAN

3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/222:55 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,701

Sun 1/181:00 pmMEL - SAN

1 stop18h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/288:37 pmSAN - MEL

1 stop17h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$6,147

Thu 1/221:00 pmMEL - SAN

2 stops25h 54mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/298:37 pmSAN - MEL

1 stop17h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$858

Thu 1/221:00 pmMEL - SAN

1 stop18h 49mVirgin Australia

Thu 1/297:52 pmSAN - MEL

1 stop19h 08mVirgin Australia

Deal found 12/17

$1,040

Thu 1/222:05 pmMEL - SAN

3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/294:00 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$2,113

Fri 1/301:00 pmMEL - SAN

1 stop20h 52mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/611:08 amSAN - MEL

1 stop27h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$859

Fri 1/302:05 pmMEL - SAN

3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/64:00 pmSAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$2,274

One-way flights from Melbourne to San Diego
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Sat 2/144:05 pmMEL - SAN

1 stop23h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$572

Thu 3/1910:30 amMEL - SAN

1 stop27h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$574

Thu 3/196:05 amMEL - SAN

3 stops59h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$685

Wed 1/1411:30 amMEL - SAN

1 stop41h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,009

Fri 2/1312:35 amMEL - SAN

3 stops41h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$1,666

Sat 2/144:40 pmMEL - SAN

3 stops46h 07mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$1,885

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One-way from	$572 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$1,191

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Melbourne

Thu 1/22

11:30 am-3:04 pm

2 stops22h 34m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

12:49 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 41m

$858

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MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 1/30

11:30 am-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 22m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

11:08 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 52m

$859

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MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 1/22

1:00 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop18h 49m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

7:52 pm-10:00 am

1 stop19h 08m

$1,040

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 2/11

7:10 am-5:24 pm

2 stops29h 14m

San Diego

Sun 2/15

6:05 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,050

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 5/29

12:10 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops22h 39m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

6:26 pm-10:55 am

2 stops23h 29m

$1,149

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 1/15

1:00 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop24h 44m

San Diego

Thu 1/22

8:37 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 53m

$1,213

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

4:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$572

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

10:30 am-2:49 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$574

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 1/14

11:30 am-10:27 am

1 stop41h 57m

$1,009

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 2/13

12:35 am-10:49 pm

3 stops41h 14m

$1,666

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $720). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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 San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Melbourne Airport to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Melbourne?
San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to San Diego. 1 airline have flights to San Diego from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to San Diego should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
For as low as $858, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Melbourne Airport in 22h 34m. Melbourne Airport and San Diego are separated by a distance of 7940 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip?
United Airlines, at $1,043, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to San Diego.. United Airlines is priced at 9% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Diego that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Diego?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to San Diego.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego 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 Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $720). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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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