Skyscanner

Cheap flight tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego

Compare Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to San Diego

Book the best San Diego fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Diego.RM3,415 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,415, select.
San Diego.RM3,559 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Jan, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,559, select.
San Diego.RM3,559 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,559, select.
San Diego.RM3,559 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,559, select.
San Diego.RM3,559 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Feb, returning Mon, 23 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,559, select.
San Diego.RM3,575 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,575, select.
San Diego.RM3,579 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 15 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,579, select.
San Diego.RM3,579 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,579, select.

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

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 flights are currently cheapest in March.
Sep
from RM4,441
Oct
from RM3,579
Nov
from RM3,559
Dec
Find prices
Jan
from RM3,584
Feb
from RM3,559
Mar
from RM3,415
Apr
from RM4,401
May
from RM8,257
Jun
from RM5,363
Jul
Find prices
Aug
Find prices

Alternative Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM3,415
Cheapest month to flyMarch

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

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego is RM3,415. 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. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM3,400.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to San Diego is usually March.
If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from RM3,415.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and San Diego. 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 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.
In September, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. August is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in June. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 10°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to San Diego: what you need to know

  • The timezone in San Diego is UTC-7. The city is 18 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your MEL to San Diego flight.

  • Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from MEL to San Diego with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

  • MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

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

  • RM2,021 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM3,415. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from MEL to San Diego. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up an epic deal.

  • Finding a cheap flight from MEL to San Diego is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Find a cheap flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 20 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:

  • Grab a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your flight from MEL to San Diego.

  • The street address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

  • McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 15 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CLD. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MEL to San Diego flight:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Budget, Hertz and Avis.

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from CLD in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.

Best time to go to San Diego

  • Visit San Diego during high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to San Diego in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

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

  • February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MEL to San Diego around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about San Diego

Explore more of United States

  • Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Around 483 kilometres east of San Diego, Phoenix is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to San Diego

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.