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$1,885 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Melbourne departing on 3/9. 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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Cheap flight deals 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.
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15:50 - 12:20SAN-MEL
27h 30m2 stops
12:55 - 18:34MEL-SAN
22h 39m2 stops
$1,885Fiji Airways
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Tue, 3 Sep - Sat, 7 Sep
12:33 - 08:15SAN-MEL
26h 42m2 stops
09:30 - 18:14MEL-SAN
25h 44m2 stops
$1,968United Airlines
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 16 Jun
09:25 - 15:35SAN-MEL
37h 10m1 stop
12:45 - 21:05MEL-SAN
25h 20m2 stops
$2,201
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Tue, 18 Jun - Fri, 28 Jun
13:10 - 10:05SAN-MEL
27h 55m3 stops
06:00 - 09:49MEL-SAN
20h 49m2 stops
$2,538
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Fri, 31 May - Sun, 16 Jun
17:00 - 11:35SAN-MEL
25h 35m2 stops
06:00 - 12:02MEL-SAN
23h 02m2 stops
$2,540Air Canada
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Thu, 15 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
10:00 - 06:45SAN-MEL
27h 45m2 stops
06:00 - 21:34MEL-SAN
32h 34m2 stops
$2,552
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Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
16:07 - 10:50SAN-MEL
25h 43m2 stops
09:30 - 17:20MEL-SAN
24h 50m1 stop
$2,585Air New Zealand
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Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
10:55 - 06:45SAN-MEL
26h 50m1 stop
11:55 - 17:20MEL-SAN
22h 25m1 stop
$2,656
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Fri, 13 Sep - Sun, 22 Sep
09:00 - 05:35SAN-MEL
27h 35m2 stops
07:20 - 12:00MEL-SAN
45h 40m2 stops
$2,726Japan Airlines
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Thu, 15 Aug - Mon, 19 Aug
19:20 - 10:50SAN-MEL
22h 30m2 stops
12:10 - 17:52MEL-SAN
22h 42m2 stops
$2,981Air New Zealand
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Mon, 10 Jun - Thu, 20 Jun

Flights from San Diego to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 March, where tickets cost $1,296 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $3,514 and $3,207 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,885
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Diego to Melbourne

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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 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 $1,243 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from San Diego. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Melbourne?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

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

    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 from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
8/5Wed
multi-stop
25h 45mSAN-MEL
12/6Wed
multi-stop
20h 50mMEL-SAN
$3,286
8/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
35h 55mSAN-MEL
12/6Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
48h 09mMEL-SAN
$3,304
8/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 30mSAN-MEL
22/5Wed
multi-stop
27h 25mMEL-SAN
$3,463
8/5Wed
multi-stop
26h 20mSAN-MEL
12/6Wed
multi-stop
19h 29mMEL-SAN
$4,094
8/5Wed
multi-stop
37h 10mSAN-MEL
22/5Wed
multi-stop
22h 50mMEL-SAN
$4,829
8/5Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
37h 15mSAN-MEL
12/6Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
38h 49mMEL-SAN
$4,926
8/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
38h 27mSAN-MEL
22/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
56h 00mMEL-SAN
$5,258
8/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
38h 27mSAN-MEL
21/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
62h 30mMEL-SAN
$5,267
8/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
40h 42mSAN-MEL
11/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
60h 59mMEL-SAN
$5,529
8/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
38h 27mSAN-MEL
11/6Tue
multi-stopEmirates
60h 59mMEL-SAN
$5,540

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San Diego - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - San Diego

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