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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MEL) from $818

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 11/4. 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 (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 May 9, 2024.

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

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 Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Melbourne Airport from San Diego average $1,617. You can even find prices in March for less than $1,617, as users have found deals to Melbourne Airport from as low as $700. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Melbourne Airport from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 43%.

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

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand 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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights heading from San Diego to Melbourne. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Mon 11/410:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/208:35 amMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$1,292
Mon 11/410:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/2011:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop25h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$1,445
Tue 6/47:20 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/1812:10 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/9$2,068

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific 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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Cathay Pacific flights traveling from San Diego to Melbourne. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 11/45:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops48h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/191:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops31h 37mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/7$1,330
Sat 10/59:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops32h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/812:45 amMEL - SAN
2 stops32h 52mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/8$9,945

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 2,717,708 searches. Prices were last updated on May 9, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to Melbourne in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/49:25 amSAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/186:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,499
Mon 5/134:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/186:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops22h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,783
Mon 5/204:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/239:00 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops31h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,869
Wed 5/84:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/126:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,879
Thu 6/134:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/289:30 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,944
Tue 6/47:20 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops22h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 6/1812:10 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/9$2,068
Wed 5/84:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/127:20 amMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,110
Thu 6/1310:00 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/289:30 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops31h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,209
Mon 5/207:00 amSAN - MEL
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/231:45 pmMEL - SAN
3 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$2,236

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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to Melbourne in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 8/56:20 amSAN - MEL
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/2012:10 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,196
Mon 11/410:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/208:35 amMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$1,292
Mon 11/45:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops48h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/191:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops31h 37mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/7$1,330
Mon 8/54:10 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2010:55 amMEL - SAN
2 stops29h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,408
Mon 11/410:45 amSAN - MEL
2 stops29h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/2011:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop25h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$1,445
Tue 12/245:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/118:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,465
Tue 6/49:25 amSAN - MEL
1 stop37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/186:30 amMEL - SAN
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,499
Mon 11/44:59 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops48h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/204:45 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,538
Tue 12/241:40 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 55mAir Canada
Sat 1/118:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops27h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 5/8$1,715

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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
Mon 11/45:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$818
Tue 10/225:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops24h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$926
Tue 10/221:59 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$972
Mon 11/46:20 amSAN - MEL
3 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$975
Tue 10/221:26 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$990
Mon 6/108:00 amSAN - MEL
2 stops28h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,062
Mon 6/102:30 pmSAN - MEL
3 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,214
Mon 6/1011:01 amSAN - MEL
1 stop25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,297

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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.

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San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 8/5

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 8/20

2 stops23h 09m

$1,196

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 11/4

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/20

2 stops25h 23m

$1,292

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 11/4

2 stops48h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 11/19

2 stops31h 37m

$1,330

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 8/5

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 8/20

2 stops29h 49m

$1,408

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 11/4

2 stops29h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 11/20

1 stop25h 19m

$1,445

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 6/4

1 stop37h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 6/18

2 stops48h 30m

$1,499

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/15

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 8/19

2 stops45h 40m

$1,801

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 8/15

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 8/19

2 stops32h 52m

$1,815

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 11/4

3 stops39h 12m

Melbourne

Tue 11/19

3 stops61h 22m

$3,117

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Melbourne is currently $1,032 while a round-trip flight costs $1,656. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,088). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,802). 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.

January

$1,498

February

$1,156

March

$1,088

April

$1,397

May

$1,462

June

$1,570

July

$1,802

August

$1,477

September

$1,476

October

$1,562

November

$1,472

December

$1,698

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 9, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines from San Diego to Melbourne to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
917 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
632 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,454 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,986 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,476 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I travel frequently but it was my first JAL flight and it turned out to be a good experience.

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?

    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 Airport for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,196, but on average you can expect to pay $1,774.

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

    Currently priced at $1,292, Air New Zealand will fly you from San Diego to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,330 and $1,408, respectively. Air New Zealand is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $926 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Japan Airlines, with prices starting from $972 and $1,062, respectively.

  • What does SAN to MEL mean?

    Great question - SAN to MEL just means San Diego Airport to Melbourne Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • 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 Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.

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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 2,717,708 searches. Data last updated May 9, 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,180Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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