SAN - MEL

$578 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 9/26. 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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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
$1,086
Typical prices: $1,220-$1,094
American Airlines
Sat 5/23Sun 5/31
SAN - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$578
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/26
SAN - MEL • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,086 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Melbourne. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,621 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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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

Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 31
American Airlines Logo
12:20 pm - 6:45 am
SAN
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MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 6:19 pm
MEL
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SAN
25h 34m
2 stops
$1,086American Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 9
American Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 5:00 am
SAN
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MEL
27h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 9:34 pm
MEL
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SAN
28h 49m
2 stops
$1,087American Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Thu, Jul 16
Air New Zealand Logo
4:09 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
23h 06m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
10:55 am - 11:51 am
MEL
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SAN
17h 56m
1 stop
$1,093Air New Zealand
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
25h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 2:08 pm
MEL
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SAN
20h 13m
1 stop
$1,094United Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
23h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:20 pm
MEL
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SAN
23h 25m
2 stops
$1,097Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Jul 15
United Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 2:55 pm
MEL
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SAN
22h 25m
2 stops
$1,098United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
5:02 pm - 7:50 am
SAN
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MEL
21h 48m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 6:06 pm
MEL
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SAN
25h 06m
2 stops
$1,106Delta
Sun, Jun 14 - Wed, Jul 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 11:30 am
SAN
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MEL
22h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 10:08 am
MEL
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SAN
17h 38m
1 stop
$1,108Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jul 14
Air New Zealand Logo
7:41 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 34m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:15 am - 9:59 am
MEL
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SAN
19h 44m
2 stops
$1,114Air New Zealand
Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Jul 16
Air New Zealand Logo
7:41 pm - 8:15 am
SAN
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MEL
19h 34m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
7:15 am - 9:59 am
MEL
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SAN
19h 44m
2 stops
$1,117Air New Zealand
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Melbourne Airport departing in May.

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 October, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,579 and $1,354 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$578
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $578 for a one-way ticket and $1,086 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 9706 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

4.0 OkayMaya, May 2026
SFO - IAH
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No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

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