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$625+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Tue 11/1711:08 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop22h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 11/2412:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop26h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,042
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/72:24 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop24h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 9/239:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,055
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 10/72:24 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 51m
United Airlines
Mon 10/1911:55 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops23h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,059
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/1510:00 am
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop28h 50m
Delta
Tue 11/2412:00 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop22h 20m
Delta
Deal found 7/24$1,062
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/2512:42 pm
SAN
-
MEL
1 stop26h 48m
United Airlines
Mon 11/212:45 pm
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop24h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,065
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/257:05 am
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/26:05 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops25h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$1,066
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/312:24 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops24h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 9/309:30 am
MEL
-
SAN
1 stop19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$1,069
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/315:00 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops25h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 9/306:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops27h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/22$1,071
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Wed 10/75:00 pm
SAN
-
MEL
2 stops22h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 10/218:00 am
MEL
-
SAN
2 stops20h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,074

Find flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,042
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$625
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,088
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Melbourne flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($264 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Melbourne 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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 9/7

2:24 pm-7:30 am

1 stop24h 06m

Melbourne

Wed 9/23

9:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop19h 05m

$1,055

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 10/7

3:56 pm-9:15 am

1 stop23h 19m

Melbourne

Tue 10/20

11:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,059

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 9/12

5:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops46h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 9/27

10:55 am-5:26 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,081

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 8/22

5:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops46h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 8/29

6:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops34h 35m

$1,095

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 8/4

11:55 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 8/20

10:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,115

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 11/29

2:30 pm-10:30 am

2 stops25h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 12/4

12:45 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,119

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 11/27

11:20 am-10:30 am

1 stop28h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 12/4

11:30 am-5:29 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$1,165
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 11/11

4:01 pm-10:30 am

1 stop23h 29m

$636
Quickest one-way

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 11/16

4:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop21h 45m

$636

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 9/8

12:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops42h 05m

$654

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Melbourne

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 San Diego to Melbourne in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Diego-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Melbourne Airport 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 San Diego-Melbourne Airport 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 San Diego to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $997). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,860). 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 Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated July 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and United Airlines from San Diego to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
655 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
655 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Melbourne. 2 airlines have flights from San Diego to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in about 24h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 7940 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $997, United Airlines will fly you from San Diego to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $1,087. United Airlines is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne 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 San Diego to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $997). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,860). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,087Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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