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Flights from San Diego to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 6h 30m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 30m
San Diego to Melbourne at a glance
Fastest journey6h 30mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Melbourne
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAN Atlanta (ATL) MLB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue08:15 SAN15:22 ATL1h 08m connection16:30 ATL17:45 MLBDelta Air Lines
2Search
SAN Chicago (ORD) MLB
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United 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
- 3,523 km2,188 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hMelbourne vs San Diego
- Currency in Melbourne
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → MLB
Flights from San Diego to Melbourne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Houston. 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 San Diego to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,523 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Melbourne?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Melbourne: Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
