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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego from $1,040

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SAN
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Diego are usually found in May or March, booked 63 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 (MEL) 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 5 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,805

One-way from

$1,040

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,047
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 55m total
  • Melbourne to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Diego

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 5 June 2025.

Mon 3/1108:00MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 05mAir Canada
Sun 16/1111:50SAN - MEL
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$1,805
Mon 3/1116:05MEL - SAN
1 stop20h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/1122:39SAN - MEL
2 stops37h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,895
Mon 3/1113:00MEL - SAN
1 stop18h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/1119:40SAN - MEL
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,933
Mon 3/1107:45MEL - SAN
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1115:10SAN - MEL
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,229
Wed 16/712:05MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 22/710:54SAN - MEL
2 stops30h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/6$2,289
Sat 19/707:25MEL - SAN
1 stop21h 10mJapan Airlines
Sat 26/713:35SAN - MEL
1 stop23h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/6$2,291
Sun 2/1100:35MEL - SAN
2 stops30h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/1119:59SAN - MEL
2 stops43h 51mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/6$2,450

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

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Melbourne

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San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

08:00-11:05

2 stops22h 05m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

11:50-13:35

2 stops30h 45m

$1,805

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

16:05-17:48

1 stop20h 43m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

22:39-07:35

2 stops37h 56m

$1,895

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

13:00-12:36

1 stop18h 36m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

19:40-10:00

1 stop19h 20m

$1,933

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

07:45-11:05

2 stops22h 20m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

15:10-13:15

3 stops27h 05m

$2,229

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

12:05-18:20

2 stops23h 15m

San Diego

Tue 22/7

10:54-10:50

2 stops30h 56m

$2,289

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

07:25-11:35

1 stop21h 10m

San Diego

Sat 26/7

13:35-05:45

1 stop23h 10m

$2,291

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

00:35-12:00

2 stops30h 25m

San Diego

Sun 16/11

19:59-10:50

2 stops43h 51m

$2,450

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

08:10-11:05

2 stops21h 55m

$1,040

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

21:20-11:52

2 stops31h 32m

$1,048

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

16:05-23:44

1 stop26h 39m

$1,051

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 23 May 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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 5 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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 5 June 2025.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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 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?

    For a flight from Melbourne to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 4.2 km from the centre vof the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to San Diego from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego round-trip from $1,805. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,895, and United Airlines, from $1,933. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego are Air Canada ($1,040), American Airlines ($1,051), and United Airlines ($1,072).

  • 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 Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego (average of $924). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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 5 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,044Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,363Average$1,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,587Average$2,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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