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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego from $1,558

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in March or February, booked 51 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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,558

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,555
18/1-26/1
  • 18/1-26/1
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 03m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

Best flights from Melbourne to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Sat 18/113:45MEL - SAN
3 stops27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/106:15SAN - MEL
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,558
Sat 18/113:00MEL - SAN
2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/119:43SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,257
Fri 17/103:25MEL - SAN
3 stops58h 09mEmirates
Sun 26/110:39SAN - MEL
3 stops38h 56mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$5,869
Fri 17/100:45MEL - SAN
2 stops57h 32mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/108:00SAN - MEL
2 stops44h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12$5,946

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 18 December 2024.

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MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 18/1

13:45-22:18

3 stops27h 33m

San Diego

Sun 26/1

06:15-12:45

3 stops35h 30m

$1,558

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

06:00-18:49

2 stops29h 49m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

11:50-11:05

2 stops30h 15m

$1,665

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

10:55-20:40

1 stop26h 45m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

15:57-08:15

1 stop23h 18m

$1,893

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

10:55-12:41

1 stop18h 46m

San Diego

Mon 21/4

13:43-08:15

1 stop25h 32m

$2,664

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

08:35-18:29

2 stops26h 54m

San Diego

Sun 20/4

10:45-10:50

2 stops31h 05m

$2,812

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

12:50-17:44

2 stops21h 54m

San Diego

Tue 22/4

16:30-11:30

2 stops26h 00m

$3,246

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 14/4

18:25-15:55

2 stops38h 30m

San Diego

Sat 19/4

07:48-09:50

2 stops33h 02m

$3,388

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

03:25-18:34

3 stops58h 09m

San Diego

Sun 26/1

10:39-20:35

3 stops38h 56m

$5,869

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

00:45-15:17

2 stops57h 32m

San Diego

Sun 26/1

08:00-23:00

2 stops44h 00m

$5,946

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 26/1

16:50-06:50

1 stop33h 00m

$2,341

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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 13 December 2024.

Booking 51 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 $1,604). 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 18 December 2024.

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 18 December 2024.
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
460 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
841 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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 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 $2,257, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $5,869 and $5,946, respectively.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $6,074. Users have also found prices from $8,681 and $10,724 on Singapore Airlines and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • 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 $1,604). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Diego. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,316Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,425Average$2,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,541Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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