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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne from $883

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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 (ME1). 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 May 28, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Melbourne?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 58% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Melbourne?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Melbourne from San Diego average $1,601. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,601, as users have found deals to Melbourne from as low as $700. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 44%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Melbourne (SAN - MEL)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Melbourne in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Diego and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest United Airlines flights we've detected traveling from San Diego to Melbourne. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Mon 6/38:35 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:55 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,091
Thu 8/84:10 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/189:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,136
Thu 8/811:00 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/189:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,141

Cheap Emirates flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between San Diego and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Emirates flights traveling from San Diego to Melbourne. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 8/812:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops40h 40mEmirates
Sat 8/172:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 54mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,485
Mon 6/312:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops48h 20mEmirates
Sun 6/162:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,487
Thu 8/812:10 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops38h 25mEmirates
Sat 8/172:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 54mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,491
Mon 6/312:10 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops38h 25mEmirates
Sun 6/162:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,493

Cheap San Diego to Melbourne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Melbourne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Melbourne in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/38:35 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:55 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,091
Mon 6/34:55 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:50 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,933
Mon 6/34:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1711:30 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,269
Mon 6/310:00 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1711:30 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,591
Mon 6/311:01 amSAN - MEL
1 stop25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/179:15 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,702
Mon 6/312:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops48h 20mEmirates
Sun 6/162:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,487
Mon 6/312:10 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops38h 25mEmirates
Sun 6/162:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,493

San Diego to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from San Diego to Melbourne in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/38:35 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:55 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,091
Thu 8/84:10 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/189:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/26$1,136
Thu 8/811:00 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/189:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,141
Tue 12/2410:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1111:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,441
Thu 8/85:00 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/187:30 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,572
Tue 12/2410:45 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/111:00 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,596
Mon 8/124:59 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops50h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/291:45 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,650
Mon 9/169:54 amSAN - MEL
3 stops57h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/64:45 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,653
Mon 9/164:55 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/68:50 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops33h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,722

San Diego to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from San Diego to Melbourne. Users should examine the flight details to ensure there are no surprises.
Mon 6/38:35 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:55 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,091
Mon 6/34:55 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/178:50 pmAVV - SAN
2 stops32h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,933
Mon 6/34:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1711:30 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,269
Mon 6/310:00 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1711:30 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops35h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,591
Mon 6/311:01 amSAN - MEL
1 stop25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/179:15 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$2,702
Mon 6/312:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops48h 20mEmirates
Sun 6/162:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,487
Mon 6/312:10 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops38h 25mEmirates
Sun 6/162:25 amMEL - SAN
3 stops56h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/27$4,493

One-way flights to Melbourne from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip San Diego to Melbourne flights by using the search form above.
Tue 10/229:40 amSAN - MEL
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$883
Tue 10/2211:01 amSAN - MEL
1 stop25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$973
Tue 10/221:26 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$990
Tue 10/221:26 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$992
Tue 10/224:55 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$1,003
Tue 10/224:55 pmSAN - AVV
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,005

Find flights from San Diego to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Melbourne 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 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$1,136 - $4,491

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San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/8

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/18

1 stop17h 41m

$1,136

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/8

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 8/18

2 stops19h 45m

$1,141

San DiegoMelbourne Avalon

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Thu 8/8

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 8/18

2 stops33h 32m

$1,572

San DiegoMelbourne Avalon

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Mon 9/16

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/6

2 stops33h 06m

$1,722

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/8

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 8/18

1 stop22h 57m

$2,053

San DiegoMelbourne Avalon

SAN - AVV

SANAVV

San Diego

Mon 8/12

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 8/29

2 stops33h 32m

$2,100

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/8

3 stops44h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 8/18

2 stops32h 32m

$2,573

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/8

2 stops40h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 8/17

3 stops56h 54m

$4,485

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/8

3 stops38h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 8/17

3 stops56h 54m

$4,491

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Deals found on 5/26

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne

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Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

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 May 28, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Emirates from San Diego to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,919 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,919 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,919 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,919 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,919 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Melbourne. 2 airlines have flights from San Diego to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Melbourne for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Melbourne for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $1,136, but on average you can expect to pay $2,363.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Melbourne for under $1,100?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from San Diego to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Melbourne round-trip from $1,136. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from $2,573, and Emirates, from $4,485. Users have found that United Airlines is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does SAN to MEL mean?

    This is defined as San Diego Airport (SAN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). Codes like Melbourne Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne (average of $1,073). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,763). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Melbourne. 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 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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