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$533+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — MEL
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
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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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,123
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$533
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$958
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:07 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/303:45 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,123
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/294:55 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/48:30 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops42h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 4/10$1,216
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/305:50 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1010:55 amMEL - SAN
1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$1,245
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/214:30 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 12/262:15 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops24h 49mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/10$1,272
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:45 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops33h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/242:25 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops34h 14mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/10$1,444
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/204:00 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/266:55 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops40h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/10$1,523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/98:18 amSAN - MEL
1 stop27h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/163:05 pmMEL - SAN
1 stop24h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,854
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/146:55 amSAN - MEL
2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 5/43:15 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops45h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/10$1,978
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/149:32 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops60h 38mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/25:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops54h 52mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/10$2,163
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:15 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops47h 25mChina Airlines
Sun 5/49:50 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops60h 02mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/10$2,510
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:05 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop23h 40mJapan Airlines
Sat 5/317:25 amMEL - SAN
1 stop20h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/10$2,554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/217:05 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops42h 10mDelta
Fri 12/2610:25 amMEL - SAN
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/10$2,683

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 5/20

8:08 am-11:30 am

3 stops34h 22m

Melbourne

Sun 5/25

12:55 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops28h 01m

$1,177

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/29

4:55 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 6/4

8:30 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops42h 19m

$1,216

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 7/30

5:50 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 8/10

10:55 am-8:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,245

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 5/29

4:44 pm-11:30 am

2 stops25h 46m

Melbourne

Thu 6/12

12:55 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops23h 37m

$1,285

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 5/9

7:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 5/24

2:25 pm-7:39 am

2 stops34h 14m

$1,444

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 5/20

4:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 5/26

6:55 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,523

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 7/9

8:18 am-5:00 am

1 stop27h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 7/16

3:05 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop24h 22m

$1,854

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 5/24

1:05 pm-5:45 am

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 5/31

7:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop20h 45m

$2,554

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 5/13

4:27 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops57h 08m

$533

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 5/13

4:55 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 10m

$780

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Deals found on 4/10

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 SAN to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 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 April 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways 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
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
180 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
463 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
844 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

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 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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,216, Air Canada will fly you from San Diego to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,285 and $1,293, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from San Diego to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,060Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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