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Flight deals from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,580. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$1,455 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,455, select.

Melbourne.$1,510 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,510, select.

Melbourne.$1,558 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,558, select.

Melbourne.$1,580 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,580, select.

Melbourne.$1,621 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,621, select.

Melbourne.$1,621 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,621, select.

Melbourne.$1,622 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,622, select.

Melbourne.$1,663 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,663, select.

Melbourne.$1,695 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,695, select.

Melbourne.$1,762 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,762, select.

Melbourne.$1,959 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,959, select.

Melbourne.$1,975 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,975, select.

Melbourne.$2,037 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,037, select.

Melbourne.$2,055 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,055, select.

Melbourne.$2,105 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,105, select.

Melbourne.$2,110 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 18 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,110, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine

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

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San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

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

San Diego to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,455
Cheapest month to fly	February

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

How much are return flights from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine is $1,455. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,455.

How many flights are there a week from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually February.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Tuesday, 2 February 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Melbourne Tullamarine?

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 Melbourne Tullamarine 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine with?

Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

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

Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Diego and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your SAN to MEL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAN and MEL:
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- Los Angeles International Airport
- San Francisco International Airport

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

Right now, $828 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,455. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAN to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Finding cheap flights from SAN to MEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
Of all flights leaving San Diego International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

If you have a late San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before travelling.

Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its must-visit sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Geelong is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without dropping by Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.