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$481+ 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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in September or November, booked 4 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$813
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$481
(BYOjet)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$929
From Melbourne to San Diego
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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 September 17, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:10 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 14mAir Canada
Fri 12/1212:45 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$813
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:10 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 14mAir Canada
Thu 12/116:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$815
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops24h 03mAir Canada
Thu 12/1112:45 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$819
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3012:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/611:02 amSAN - MEL
2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$827
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/812:43 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops26h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$831
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/101:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1111:11 amSAN - MEL
2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$844
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/2910:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$845
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 11/151:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1111:11 amSAN - MEL
2 stops27h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$846
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:10 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 14mAir Canada
Fri 12/126:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$865
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:05 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1010:47 amSAN - MEL
1 stop23h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$868

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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 September 17, 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

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Return

Price

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

12:00 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops23h 28m

San Diego

Sat 11/8

12:43 pm-10:00 am

2 stops26h 17m

$831

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

1:00 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

8:45 am-9:30 am

2 stops29h 45m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 11/14

11:30 am-5:29 pm

2 stops24h 59m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

6:30 am-9:30 am

2 stops32h 00m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

1:00 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop24h 34m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

11:02 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 58m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

11:30 am-6:34 pm

2 stops26h 04m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

11:02 am-9:30 am

1 stop27h 28m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

1:00 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops27h 07m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

11:02 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 58m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

1:00 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops25h 52m

San Diego

Tue 12/9

8:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop17h 50m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop24h 34m

San Diego

Thu 11/6

6:45 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 15m

$844

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

1:00 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops28h 29m

San Diego

Thu 12/11

11:11 am-9:30 am

2 stops27h 19m

$844

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to San Diego. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 4 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

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 September 17, 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
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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 $831, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Melbourne Airport in 23h 28m. 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 $730, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to San Diego.. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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