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Flights from San Diego to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Melbourne. 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
San Diego to Melbourne at a glance
Fastest journey18h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
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 Los Angeles (LAX) MEL
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines
2Search
SAN San Francisco (SFO) MEL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
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SAN Dallas (DFW) MEL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas
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
- +19hMelbourne vs San Diego
- Currency in Melbourne
- AUD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → MEL, AVV
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 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 San Diego to Melbourne?
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 San Diego and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Tokyo (NRT) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, 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 Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Diego.
