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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.$1,410 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,410, select.
San Diego.$1,427 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,427, select.
San Diego.$1,427 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,427, select.
San Diego.$1,432 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,432, select.
San Diego.$1,499 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Sun, 5 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,499, select.
San Diego.$1,697 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,697, select.
San Diego.$1,804 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul, returning Thu, 31 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,804, select.
San Diego.$1,856 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Qantas and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,856, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

Melbourne to San Diego: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,410
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International is $1,410. 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 Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,410.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and San Diego International Airport. 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 San Diego International 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 San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • San Diego is 18 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to SAN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MEL and SAN include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

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

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is $644. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,410. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To find cheap tickets from MEL to SAN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MEL to SAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to MEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 20 minutes.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Diego in May.

  • The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from MEL to SAN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen San Diego, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Los Angeles to tick off its top attractions. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, consider Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are the start of reasons to visit.

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