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Flights from Melbourne to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to San Diego. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 18h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 40m
Melbourne to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey18h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to San Diego
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
MEL Los Angeles (LAX) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
2Search
MEL San Francisco (SFO) SAN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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MEL Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,786 km7,940 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 40mestimate
- Time difference
- -19hSan Diego vs Melbourne
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → SAN, CLD
Flights from Melbourne to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Tokyo. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,786 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Tokyo (NRT) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and San Diego?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and San Diego?
San Diego is 19 hours behind Melbourne.
