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Cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport from $738

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
26 feb — 5 mar1
1 adult

Cheap 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 21 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,469

One-way from

$738

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,703
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 56m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
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2/4
  • 2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 33m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($527 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 febbraio 2025.

mer 24/1220:10SAN - MEL
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun 19/107:05MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,416
lun 22/1220:10SAN - MEL
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
sab 17/108:10MEL - SAN
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,438
dom 6/417:19SAN - MEL
1 stop21h 56mUnited Airlines
dom 13/409:30MEL - SAN
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,469
ven 14/1106:15SAN - MEL
2 stops33h 35mAir New Zealand
dom 30/1118:00MEL - SAN
2 stops48h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$1,765
dom 23/212:54SAN - MEL
1 stop21h 46mAmerican Airlines
dom 9/316:20MEL - SAN
1 stop23h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,512
gio 25/1207:05SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 35mJapan Airlines
mer 21/107:20MEL - SAN
1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,717
mer 26/307:48SAN - MEL
2 stops34h 42mCathay Pacific
mar 1/400:45MEL - SAN
2 stops38h 53mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$2,739
dom 21/1216:30SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
dom 18/114:30MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 34mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$2,758
mer 24/1220:55SAN - MEL
2 stops42h 55mSingapore Airlines
dom 18/100:35MEL - SAN
2 stops32h 31mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,205
dom 30/306:15SAN - MEL
2 stops30h 25mAlaska Airlines
sab 12/409:40MEL - SAN
3 stops27h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$4,462
sab 1/311:10SAN - MEL
2 stops48h 15mEmirates
lun 10/303:25MEL - SAN
3 stops60h 17mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$5,280
ven 26/1211:40SAN - MEL
2 stops38h 05mMalaysia Airlines
dom 18/100:30MEL - SAN
2 stops52h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/2$8,317

Find flights from San Diego to Melbourne within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 febbraio 2025.

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

dom 6/4

17:19-08:15

1 stop21h 56m

Melbourne

dom 13/4

09:30-09:30

1 stop17h 00m

$1,469

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

dom 30/3

06:15-10:50

2 stops34h 35m

Melbourne

dom 13/4

08:35-17:51

2 stops26h 16m

$2,367

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

mer 26/3

07:48-12:30

2 stops34h 42m

Melbourne

mar 1/4

00:45-21:38

2 stops38h 53m

$2,739

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

dom 6/4

06:15-10:50

3 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

dom 13/4

23:30-16:38

3 stops34h 08m

$3,087

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

dom 30/3

06:15-06:40

2 stops30h 25m

Melbourne

sab 12/4

09:40-20:30

3 stops27h 50m

$4,462

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

sab 29/3

07:48-06:45

2 stops28h 57m

Melbourne

sab 12/4

07:25-11:10

1 stop20h 45m

$11,152

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

dom 9/3

07:45-20:35

3 stops42h 50m

Melbourne

dom 30/3

06:15-20:22

2 stops56h 07m

$26,101

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

mer 2/4

19:07-07:40

2 stops42h 33m

$738

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

mer 2/4

17:19-09:15

1 stop21h 56m

$778

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

dom 30/3

06:30-05:00

1 stop28h 30m

$1,389

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 21 febbraio 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Emirates and Alaska Airlines from San Diego to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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?

    Most people fly from San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne. On average, San Diego has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 0 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,469. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with the lowest prices starting at $2,367 and $2,739, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $778. Users have also found prices from $1,389 and $7,974 on American Airlines and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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