Cheap Flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Melbourne? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Melbourne vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000–42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Melbourne for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
SAN - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $47.6
2026-11-19
SAN - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $52
2026-11-30
SAN - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $80.8
2026-11-14
SAN - MEL
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 42,500 Pts + $49.5
2026-11-11
SAN - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 42,500 Pts + $62
2026-11-17
SAN - MEL
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 42,500 Pts + $71.9
San Diego to Melbourne flight facts
Distance
7,946 mi
12,788 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 16h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+19h
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Melbourne
MEL · Melbourne Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Melbourne · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Melbourne · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Melbourne · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Melbourne · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Melbourne
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - MEL
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 55,000 Pts + $43.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SAN - MEL
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 77,000 Pts + $52.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - MEL
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 85,000 Pts + $87
Selected hotels for your next stay
Point Lonsdale (Australia)
Lon Retreat and Spa, an SLH Hotel
From 100,000 Pts or $444
Melbourne (Australia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
From Pts or $431
Melbourne (Australia)
W Melbourne
From Pts or $348
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Melbourne depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Melbourne.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Melbourne.
San Diego and Melbourne are about 7,946 miles (12,788 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,946-mile straight-line distance takes about 16h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Melbourne: Melbourne Intl (MEL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Melbourne, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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