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Cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport from $917

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,835

One-way from

$917

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,534
15/5-22/5
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
13/5
  • 13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • San Diego to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($568 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Thu 1/516:20SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/512:55MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,891
Mon 22/916:55SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Fri 26/906:00MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$1,913
Sun 22/619:35SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/710:55MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,968
Sun 21/1218:30SAN - MEL
2 stops23h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 26/1214:15MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 49mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,017
Fri 1/819:27SAN - MEL
2 stops25h 18mAir New Zealand
Fri 15/812:05MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$2,096
Mon 23/609:50SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 19/711:55MEL - SAN
2 stops24h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,155
Fri 20/621:56SAN - MEL
2 stops49h 54mQatar Airways
Fri 18/715:15MEL - SAN
2 stops44h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$4,080
Sun 21/1219:00SAN - MEL
2 stops42h 15mDelta
Fri 26/1210:25MEL - SAN
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 14/4$4,251
Sun 21/1216:30SAN - MEL
2 stops44h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 25/1200:35MEL - SAN
2 stops49h 59mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4$4,441
Thu 1/513:05SAN - MEL
1 stop23h 40mJapan Airlines
Sat 31/507:25MEL - SAN
1 stop20h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/4$5,732

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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 15/5

17:43-19:20

3 stops32h 37m

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

12:55-07:13

3 stops35h 18m

$1,835

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 22/9

16:55-11:35

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

06:00-11:52

2 stops22h 52m

$1,913

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 22/6

19:35-08:15

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

10:55-18:20

1 stop24h 25m

$1,968

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 21/6

16:49-12:15

2 stops26h 26m

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

12:55-21:31

2 stops25h 36m

$2,038

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 1/8

19:27-13:45

2 stops25h 18m

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

12:05-18:20

2 stops23h 15m

$2,096

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 23/6

09:50-06:45

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

11:55-19:19

2 stops24h 24m

$2,155

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 20/6

21:56-16:50

2 stops49h 54m

Melbourne

Thu 17/7

15:15-18:57

2 stops44h 42m

$4,080

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 1/5

13:05-05:45

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

07:25-11:10

1 stop20h 45m

$5,732

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 13/5

10:25-11:45

3 stops56h 20m

$917

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 13/5

16:55-11:05

2 stops25h 10m

$1,237

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/4

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne

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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 15 April 2025.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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 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 $1,913. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Fiji Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,968 and $2,038, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 7% 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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