Melbourne (MEL) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,946
miles
12,788
kilometers
6,905
nautical miles

🕐 15h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (67°)
Direction
🌍 -18h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,946 12,714
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,946 12,714
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,946 11,919
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,946 11,919
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,946 15,892
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,946 11,919
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 7,946 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MEL to SAN route connects Melbourne, Australia with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,946 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Australia to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 67° from Melbourne. There is a 18 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 7,946 miles (12,788 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MEL to SAN typically take around 15h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,946 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.