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$541+ 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 3/611:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop27h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 3/158:50 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop17h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/711:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop17h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 3/1411:03 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 5/1010:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop21h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 5/196:05 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$871
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/31:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop20h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 3/104:00 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$874
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/1811:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop24h 59m
United Airlines
Wed 2/2511:57 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$875
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops22h 55m
Delta
Wed 5/69:47 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 03m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$878
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/184:05 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop23h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 2/256:20 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$918
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/1312:10 pm
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops29h 30m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/1811:03 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops29h 52m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$944
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops28h 24m
Air Canada
Thu 5/712:30 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops30h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,015

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Round-trip from

$865
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$541
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,360
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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 January 21, 2026.
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

Fri 3/6

11:30 am-7:48 pm

1 stop27h 18m

San Diego

Sun 3/15

8:50 pm-8:30 am

1 stop17h 40m

$867

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

9:30 am-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 27m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

6:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-6:38 pm

1 stop24h 43m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

6:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-8:12 pm

2 stops26h 17m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

6:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 49m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-3:39 pm

1 stop21h 44m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

7:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-8:12 pm

2 stops26h 17m

San Diego

Thu 5/7

7:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-11:55 am

1 stop18h 00m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

4:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 49m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 4/21

10:55 am-3:39 pm

1 stop21h 44m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

6:05 pm-7:30 am

1 stop20h 25m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-8:12 pm

2 stops26h 17m

San Diego

Tue 5/5

6:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 49m

$871

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 4/19

9:30 am-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 27m

San Diego

Sun 5/3

4:26 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 49m

$871

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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 January 21, 2026.
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
9,191 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 $867, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Melbourne Airport in 27h 18m. 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 4% 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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