Flights from Melbourne to San Diego
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 18h 24m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $712
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 7,945 mi (12,786 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
18h 24m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $712
Via San Francisco
United States
18h 55m
with the connection
Melbourne to San Francisco
flight 14h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to San Diego: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to San Diego
flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,394
Via Tokyo
Japan
23h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $3,301
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Melbourne to cities closest to San Diego
Melbourne to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 25m
from $387
Melbourne to San Francisco
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 14h 20m
from $553
Melbourne to Santiago
Santiago: 5,480 mi (8,819 km) from San Diego, flight 12h 55m
from $944
Melbourne to London
London: 5,482 mi (8,822 km) from San Diego, flight 23h 55m
from $311
Melbourne to Nadi
Nadi: 5,546 mi (8,926 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 50m
from $197
Melbourne to Tokyo
Tokyo: 5,586 mi (8,989 km) from San Diego, flight 10h 20m
from $282
To San Diego from cities closest to Melbourne
Tokyo to San Diego
Tokyo: 5,089 mi (8,190 km) from Melbourne, flight 9h 45m
from $665
Kauai Island to San Diego
Kauai Island: 5,487 mi (8,830 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 40m
Honolulu to San Diego
Honolulu: 5,517 mi (8,879 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 34m
from $261
Kahului to San Diego
Kahului: 5,559 mi (8,946 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 22m
Monterey to San Diego
Monterey: 7,849 mi (12,631 km) from Melbourne, flight 1h 29m
from $125
San Francisco to San Diego
San Francisco: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from Melbourne, flight 1h 35m
from $19
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Melbourne to San Diego?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Melbourne to San Diego?
Via Los Angeles: 14h 25m to the connection, 59m after it, about 18h 24m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Melbourne to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $712. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Melbourne and San Diego?
Los Angeles (18h 24m total), San Francisco (18h 55m total) and Tokyo (23h 5m total).
How far is San Diego from Melbourne?
7,945 mi (12,786 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.