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How to get from San Diego to Melbourne

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Los Angeles: about 20h 1m including the connection. Other options: via San Francisco, Dallas and Tokyo. Two tickets from $1,164.

Flights from San Diego to Melbourne

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Los Angeles
20h 1m
two tickets, via San Francisco
$1,164
connection options
4
straight-line distance
7,945 mi (12,786 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
20h 1m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,223
Via San Francisco
20h 36m
with the connection
San Diego to San Francisco flight 1h 41m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Melbourne: San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,164
Via Dallas
23h 40m
with the connection
San Diego to Dallas flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Melbourne: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Melbourne flight 17h 35m
two ticketsfrom $2,157
Via Tokyo
Japan
25h 15m
with the connection
San Diego to Tokyo flight 12h
Connection of about 3h
Tokyo to Melbourne flight 10h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,181

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.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Melbourne?
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 San Diego to Melbourne?
Via Los Angeles: 1h 6m to the connection, 15h 55m after it, about 20h 1m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Melbourne with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $1,164. 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 San Diego and Melbourne?
Los Angeles (20h 1m total), San Francisco (20h 36m total), Dallas (23h 40m total) and Tokyo (25h 15m total).
How far is Melbourne from San Diego?
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.