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$569+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to San Diego (SAN)

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 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/121:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/254:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$858
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:00 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop24h 43mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/318:45 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/9$1,057
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/2211:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3111:12 amSAN - MEL
2 stops27h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,423
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1212:10 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops26h 42mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/256:15 amSAN - MEL
2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$2,836
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:20 amMEL - SAN
1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines
Thu 12/2511:40 amSAN - MEL
1 stop23h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,909
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/2112:45 amMEL - SAN
3 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3111:12 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$3,238

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$858
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$569
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,191
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Diego 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 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 12/22

1:00 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops25h 57m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

8:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 45m

$858

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops26h 42m

San Diego

Sat 1/31

4:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops22h 30m

$859

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 1/22

11:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops24h 58m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

12:49 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 41m

$859

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 4/3

11:55 am-9:14 am

2 stops39h 19m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-8:15 am

1 stop28h 15m

$860

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

10:35 am-7:48 pm

2 stops27h 13m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

11:03 am-9:25 am

2 stops28h 22m

$915

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 5/29

12:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops28h 34m

San Diego

Wed 6/3

10:45 am-10:55 am

2 stops31h 10m

$959

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 12/22

1:00 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop24h 43m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

8:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 45m

$1,057

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

9:10 am-7:12 pm

1 stop28h 02m

San Diego

Wed 3/18

10:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

$1,085

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

4:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 54m

$569

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 2/14

4:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$569

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/8

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 10, 2025.
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
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San Diego. 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 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 25h 57m. 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to San Diego

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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