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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego from $566

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in March or May, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,500

One-way from

$566

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,717
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 11m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($197 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 18/609:30MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/618:35SAN - MEL
2 stops44h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,508
Mon 14/406:50MEL - SAN
2 stops30h 50mVirgin Australia
Sun 27/417:19SAN - MEL
2 stops26h 01mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$1,906
Mon 14/408:35MEL - SAN
2 stops26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/408:14SAN - MEL
3 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$3,253

Find flights from Melbourne to San Diego within your budget

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

Fly from

Melbourne

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

09:30-14:54

2 stops22h 24m

San Diego

Wed 30/4

13:43-07:30

2 stops24h 47m

$1,500

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

06:50-20:40

2 stops30h 50m

San Diego

Sun 27/4

17:19-12:20

2 stops26h 01m

$1,906

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

12:55-19:54

3 stops23h 59m

San Diego

Wed 30/4

06:15-10:50

3 stops35h 35m

$2,206

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

15:45-07:30

1 stop32h 45m

$566

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to San Diego

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.3

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Simon,Oct 2024

BNE - SYD

Original flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was cancelled. Given this Brisbane to Sydney trip as only alternate. Meant I missed spending 6hrs with my dying mother. Delays all the way through the airport then a crappy flight to Sydney ( for a 1.5hr layover). Poor form Virgin. Customer service is no longer important at Virgin.

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?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Melbourne. On average, San Diego has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. San Diego is conveniently located just 4.2 km from San Diego’s city centre.

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

    Currently priced at $1,500, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to San Diego and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Virgin Australia for as low as $1,906. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to San Diego for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 holiday 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 to San Diego?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,627). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,418Average$2,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,449Average$1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,575Average$2,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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