SAN - MEL

$560 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Melbourne departing on 2/25. 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.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$975
Overall average: $1,074
American Airlines
Wed 2/25Sat 2/28
SAN - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$560
American Airlines
Wed 2/25
SAN - MEL • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $975 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 21% price drop
February
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Melbourne (SAN-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Melbourne

Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:00 am
SAN
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MEL
25h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 8:37 pm
MEL
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SAN
23h 32m
1 stop
$975American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 5:00 am
SAN
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MEL
23h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 10:23 pm
MEL
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SAN
24h 18m
1 stop
$979American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 9:30 am
SAN
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MEL
25h 21m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 9:39 pm
MEL
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SAN
23h 34m
2 stops
$983American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 8:30 am
SAN
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MEL
22h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 8:53 pm
MEL
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SAN
26h 53m
1 stop
$994United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 10:00 am
SAN
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MEL
20h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 3:00 pm
MEL
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SAN
22h 30m
2 stops
$995United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sun, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 7:30 am
SAN
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MEL
27h 41m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 1:41 pm
MEL
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SAN
19h 46m
1 stop
$1,002United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 10:00 am
SAN
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MEL
27h 03m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 8:53 pm
MEL
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SAN
26h 53m
1 stop
$1,003United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:00 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 2:49 pm
MEL
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SAN
20h 49m
1 stop
$1,004United Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Sat, Jun 20
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
28h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:59 pm
MEL
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SAN
30h 04m
2 stops
$1,006United Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 10:00 am
SAN
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MEL
27h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 2:49 pm
MEL
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SAN
21h 19m
2 stops
$1,007United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport is April, where tickets cost $958 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,528 and $1,354 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$560
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport was $521 for a one-way ticket and $975 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Diego and on arrival in Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from San Diego to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9276 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

6.0 GoodMike, Feb 2026
LAX - NRT
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Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

Some flight attendants were great others were cranky. Seats were very tight and sitting on an aisle was very hard as the carts and people walking constantly bumped shoulder and arm.

It was great with United overall except for two things. 1) It was a 5-hour flight and we were with kids, so we were asking for extra snacks. They were extremely reticent to dole them out even though there wasn't any meal and the kids were starting to hit their limit towards the end. 2) Baggage didn't arrive until 80 minutes after we landed.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

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