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Flight deals from San Diego International to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 936 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.927 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 927 €, select.
Melbourne.933 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 933 €, select.
Melbourne.936 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 936 €, select.
Melbourne.962 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 962 €, select.
Melbourne.976 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Sun, 28 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 28 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 976 €, select.
Melbourne.977 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 977 €, select.
Melbourne.995 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 995 €, select.
Melbourne.1.031 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.031 €, select.
Melbourne.1.064 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.064 €, select.
Melbourne.1.065 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.065 €, select.
Melbourne.1.065 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.065 €, select.
Melbourne.1.101 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.101 €, select.
Melbourne.1.102 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.102 €, select.
Melbourne.1.119 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.119 €, select.
Melbourne.1.193 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.193 €, select.
Melbourne.2.027 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 4 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 2.027 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in February.
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from 936 €
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from 995 €
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from 977 €
Dec
from 1.102 €
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from 1.031 €
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from 927 €
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from 976 €
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Alternative San Diego International to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego International to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from 1.081 €
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San Diego to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found927 €
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Melbourne is 927 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from 927 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Melbourne is usually February.
If you're flying from San Diego International Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from 927 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne on Wednesday, 10 February 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 8°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • San Diego International Airport is located in San Diego. Following the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Leave plenty of time to catch your SAN to Melbourne flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from SAN to Melbourne. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Located around 3 kilometres from central San Diego, SAN can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.

  • Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near SAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels put convenience first:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Diego International Airport, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Melbourne

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Melbourne flight is 555 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 927 €. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from SAN to Melbourne. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.

  • There's no need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from SAN to Melbourne.

  • Save money on your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from SAN to Melbourne.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • The centre of Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so.

  • Corio Bay Motel is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Make yourself at home here after your SAN to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign for some uninterrupted rest.

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Step off your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne and head for your hotel or start checking out the attractions right away. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB).

  • If you don't want to travel to the centre, head for a hotel close to MEB. Check in to one of these stays after your SAN to Melbourne flight:

  • If you're hoping for a particular kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • December is the quietest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne, while July is the most popular. Work out the best time to visit Melbourne based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your San Diego International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SAN to Melbourne in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

More about Melbourne

  • Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Melbourne's Gardens and Flinders Street Railway Station are a couple of major attractions to add to your Melbourne itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Melbourne Park.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres northeast to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Launceston is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 451 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Diego to Melbourne

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