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Cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport from $1,006

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,744

One-way from

$1,006

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,879
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 29/5-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 34m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
30/5
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 05m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($662 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find 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 26 March 2025.

Thu 29/512:40SAN - MEL
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Thu 12/606:00MEL - SAN
2 stops27h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3$1,744
Sun 5/1010:45SAN - MEL
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1011:55MEL - SAN
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,990
Sun 21/1218:30SAN - MEL
2 stops23h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 26/1223:45MEL - SAN
2 stops39h 19mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/3$2,040
Sun 30/319:07SAN - MEL
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/415:45MEL - SAN
1 stop32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,094
Wed 26/310:00SAN - MEL
2 stops40h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 2/410:30MEL - SAN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$2,448
Sun 5/1012:42SAN - MEL
1 stop22h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1016:05MEL - SAN
1 stop22h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,948
Sun 21/1219:05SAN - MEL
2 stops42h 10mDelta
Fri 26/1210:25MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 01mDelta
Deal found 25/3$4,263
Wed 26/306:15SAN - MEL
2 stops32h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 2/416:40MEL - SAN
3 stops45h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$6,517

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 29/5

12:40-11:05

2 stops29h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

06:00-16:09

2 stops27h 09m

$1,744

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 29/5

16:10-08:15

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

10:55-18:25

1 stop24h 30m

$2,125

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 19/4

19:07-15:35

1 stop27h 28m

Melbourne

Sat 26/4

06:30-08:15

2 stops42h 45m

$2,324

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 5/4

10:16-10:50

2 stops31h 34m

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

19:45-09:30

2 stops30h 45m

$2,767

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 30/5

20:30-16:35

2 stops27h 05m

$1,006

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 16/6

16:55-11:05

2 stops25h 10m

$1,102

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 30/5

11:15-07:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,271

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/3

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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, 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 26 March 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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 1 airline. 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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,744. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $2,125 and $2,767, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 16% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,486Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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