Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Flights connecting via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 30m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Tokyo (NRT) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 20m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to San Diego?

Virgin Australia is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to San Diego

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the lowest average return price of $1,329.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and San Diego?

Tokyo (NRT) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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21:40 - 16:14MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

35h 34m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:10 - 11:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

25h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,546Air Canada

Wed, 5 May - Sun, 9 May

21:40 - 16:14MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

35h 34m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:10 - 11:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

25h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,550Air Canada

Wed, 5 May - Sun, 9 May

12:10 - 19:49MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

24h 39m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

13:48 - 10:55SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

28h 07m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

$1,782Air New Zealand

Sat, 1 May - Tue, 25 May

10:10 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

16:11 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

20h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,968Delta

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

10:10 - 19:00MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

06:15 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

30h 45m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

$1,968Delta

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

07:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 45m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 14:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,073Air Canada

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 45m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

16:45 - 14:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,081Air Canada

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:55 - 14:58MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

21h 03m1 stop San Francisco

14:30 - 08:15SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

24h 45m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$2,126United Airlines

Sat, 1 May - Tue, 25 May

10:55 - 14:58MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

21h 03m1 stop San Francisco

18:26 - 08:15SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

20h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$2,126United Airlines

Sat, 1 May - Tue, 25 May

10:10 - 14:42MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

23h 32m1 stop Los Angeles

06:15 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

30h 45m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

$2,159Delta

Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 10 Mar

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10:10 - 18:47MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 37m1 stop Los Angeles

16:11 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

20h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,317Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

10:10 - 16:18MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

25h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:31 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

23h 29m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles

$1,376Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

10:10 - 18:47MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 37m1 stop Los Angeles

16:11 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

20h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,376Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

10:10 - 18:04MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

26h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

06:15 - 08:00SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

30h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,376Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

12:45 - 11:57MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

18h 12m1 stop San Francisco

14:30 - 16:35SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,508Virgin Australia

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

07:45 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

27h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

17:15 - 14:15SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,932Air Canada

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

20:50 - 16:25MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

38h 35m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:29 - 07:30SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

43h 01m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$2,385Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

07:25 - 19:35MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

31h 10m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17:29 - 07:30SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

43h 01m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$2,522Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

07:10 - 13:36MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

25h 26m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles San Francisco

15:19 - 09:30SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

23h 11m2 stops Sacramento Intl Los Angeles

$2,929Multiple Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

10:00 - 16:10MEL Melbourne-SAN San Diego

49h 10m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Singapore Changi London Heathrow

18:00 - 10:20SAN San Diego-MEL Melbourne

45h 20m3 stops London Heathrow Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

$10,377British Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

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Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

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Air New Zealand

1 May

MEL12:10Melbourne

24h 39m

2 stops

SAN19:49San Diego

25 May

SAN13:48San Diego

28h 07m

2 stops

MEL10:55Melbourne

$1,782

Air New Zealand

13 Jan

MEL12:10Melbourne

24h 01m

2 stops

SAN17:11San Diego

10 Mar

SAN16:05San Diego

21h 50m

2 stops

MEL08:55Melbourne

$2,213

Air New Zealand

13 Jan

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 04m

2 stops

SAN18:24San Diego

10 Mar

SAN16:05San Diego

21h 50m

2 stops

MEL08:55Melbourne

$2,221

Delta flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Melbourne Airport to San Diego flight tickets

Delta

9 Nov

MEL10:10Melbourne

27h 37m

1 stop

SAN18:47San Diego

22 Nov

SAN16:11San Diego

20h 49m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

$1,317

Delta

9 Nov

MEL10:10Melbourne

26h 54m

2 stops

SAN18:04San Diego

22 Nov

SAN06:15San Diego

30h 45m

1 stop

MEL08:00Melbourne

$1,376

Delta

30 Nov

MEL10:10Melbourne

27h 50m

1 stop

SAN19:00San Diego

7 Dec

SAN06:15San Diego

30h 45m

2 stops

MEL08:00Melbourne

$1,968

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Wed 5/5

21:40-16:14

2 stops35h 34m

San Diego

Sun 9/5

17:10-11:35

2 stops25h 25m

$1,546

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Wed 5/5

21:40-16:14

2 stops35h 34m

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17:10-11:35

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12:10-19:49

2 stops24h 39m

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Mon 30/11

10:10-19:00

1 stop27h 50m

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16:11-08:00

1 stop20h 49m

$1,968

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Mon 30/11

10:10-19:00

1 stop27h 50m

San Diego

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06:15-08:00

2 stops30h 45m

$1,968

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07:10-15:55

2 stops27h 45m

San Diego

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16:45-14:35

2 stops26h 50m

$2,073

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MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

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Thu 19/11

07:10-15:55

2 stops27h 45m

San Diego

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16:45-14:35

2 stops26h 50m

$2,080

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 1/5

10:55-14:58

1 stop21h 03m

San Diego

Tue 25/5

14:30-08:15

2 stops24h 45m

$2,126

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MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 1/5

10:55-14:58

1 stop21h 03m

San Diego

Tue 25/5

18:26-08:15

1 stop20h 49m

$2,126

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL Melbourne - SAN San Diego

MELSAN

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

10:10-14:42

1 stop23h 32m

San Diego

Wed 10/3

06:15-08:00

2 stops30h 45m

$2,159

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and San Diego?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,795 to $2,082.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,782.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Diego?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Diego from Melbourne Airport, with most prices found around $1,270. If you’re not able to fly to San Diego in February, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne Airport to San Diego during March average around $1,286.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to San Diego flights?

You could potentially save up to 48% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to San Diego flight.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$717
Fastest flight time	21h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to San Diego from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $717. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,546.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to San Diego takes 21h 30m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to San Diego.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

How far is Melbourne to San Diego by plane?
A flight from Melbourne to San Diego will travel around 12781.2 km. By plane, this route typically takes 21h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to San Diego?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and San Diego, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to San Diego

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