Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Diego from £496

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1 stop
Fri, May 1
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£496
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Sun, May 3
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£497
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Sun, May 3
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£497
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1 stop
Sun, May 3
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£497
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1 stop
Fri, May 1
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£503
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3 stops
Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£955
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Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£999
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Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£1,022
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2 stops
Sat, May 2 – Fri, May 8
Melbourne MELSan Diego SAN
£1,069
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Sun, May 3 – Fri, May 8
Melbourne AVVSan Diego SAN
£1,070
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£1,096
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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£496

Cheapest round-trip

£955

Average round-trip

£1,164

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from San Diego airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.

San Diego is served by San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just 5 km northwest of downtown San Diego. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The MTS Bus Route 992 connects the airport to downtown and the Old Town Transit Center, where travelers can transfer to the San Diego Trolley. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

12-20 min

$2.50 (single ride fare)

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

$2.50-$5 (requires bus transfer at Old Town)

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trolley network

10-20 min

$15-$25 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

$12-$30 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-25 min

$30-$60 (pre-booked; varies by provider)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or pre-arranged travel

10-20 min

$40-$100 (daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
  • Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Diego

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to San Diego

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Diego

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C10°C
February17°C10°C
March18°C11°C
April19°C12°C
May20°C14°C
June22°C16°C
July24°C18°C
August25°C19°C
September25°C19°C
October23°C16°C
November21°C13°C
December17°C11°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
346
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
23°C17°C
17 Apr
19°C15°C
Saturday
11 Apr
89%
19°C15°C
18 Apr
20°C16°C
Sunday
12 Apr
82%
17°C13°C
19 Apr
19°C16°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
17°C14°C
20 Apr
86%
18°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
19°C15°C
21 Apr
19°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
19°C15°C
22 Apr
19°C16°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
18°C16°C
23 Apr
20°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to San Diego. Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and United Airlines. Melbourne and San Diego have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, San Francisco, San Jose, Las Vegas, New York, Vancouver, Sacramento, Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle, Phoenix, Tokyo, Dallas, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Washington, D.C., Denver, Honolulu.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Mexicali International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and San Diego?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and San Diego with Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and San Diego?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and San Diego, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Melbourne and San Diego?
Traveling between Melbourne and San Diego, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Diego?
There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Mexicali International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and San Diego depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and San Diego arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and San Diego depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and San Diego arrive?

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