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$532+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Thu 11/20
Thu 11/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$871
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$532
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$988
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 October 21, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/47:45 amMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 18mAir Canada
Thu 12/1112:45 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops26h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 10/20$871
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/287:55 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/20$925
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 12/48:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$940
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Wed 12/38:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,028
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1211:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 51mVirgin Australia
Sun 12/287:40 amSAN - MEL
1 stop31h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/20$1,081
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 51mVirgin Australia
Wed 12/1011:02 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 28mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/19$1,157
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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.
Thu 12/411:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/118:40 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/19$1,180

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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 October 21, 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

Thu 12/4

8:00 am-5:24 pm

2 stops28h 24m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

12:45 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

$890

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/1

6:05 am-12:03 pm

2 stops24h 58m

San Diego

Fri 2/27

6:10 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$896

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/1

11:30 am-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 22m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

6:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

$924

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/1

11:30 am-10:27 am

1 stop17h 57m

San Diego

Fri 2/27

12:55 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 05m

$924

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops30h 00m

San Diego

Sun 12/28

11:12 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 48m

$925

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/1

10:10 am-9:19 am

1 stop18h 09m

San Diego

Fri 2/27

10:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

$931

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30 am-10:21 am

1 stop17h 51m

San Diego

Sun 12/28

7:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop31h 20m

$1,081

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

11:30 am-10:21 am

1 stop17h 51m

San Diego

Wed 12/10

11:02 am-9:30 am

1 stop27h 28m

$1,157

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

2:15 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$532

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

2:30 pm-11:43 am

3 stops40h 13m

$560

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $724). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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 October 21, 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
8,991 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
8,991 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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 $924, Air Canada can have you in San Diego from Melbourne Airport in 22h 22m. Melbourne Airport and San Diego are separated by a distance of 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 Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $730, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to San Diego.. United Airlines is priced at 37% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $724). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,057). 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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