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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from $807

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,493

One-way from

$807

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December

Cheapest in

March
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/12-14/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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28/12
  • 28/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 November 2024.

Sun 29/1222:35SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Tue 14/113:45MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/11$1,493
Tue 26/1107:05SFO - MEL
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1216:50MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11$1,516
Tue 3/1223:35SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/115:35MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/11$1,754
Thu 28/1123:35SFO - MEL
2 stops50h 55mChina Southern
Sun 8/1223:30MEL - SFO
2 stops39h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/11$1,955
Tue 26/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/1212:05MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/11$1,965
Mon 2/1207:10SFO - MEL
2 stops29h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 25/115:00MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,045
Sun 1/1218:50SFO - MEL
2 stops55h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/122:40MEL - SFO
2 stops37h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11$2,388
Tue 31/1222:35SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,462

Find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 732,627 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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SFO - MEL

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San Francisco

Sun 29/12

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 14/1

13:45-12:50

1 stop18h 05m

$1,493

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 26/11

07:05-16:20

1 stop38h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

16:50-21:35

2 stops23h 45m

$1,516

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/12

23:35-23:00

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 27/1

15:35-21:00

1 stop24h 25m

$1,754

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

23:35-21:30

2 stops50h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

11:25-19:40

1 stop27h 15m

$1,788

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 26/11

19:50-10:50

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/12

12:05-11:05

1 stop18h 00m

$1,965

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 2/12

07:10-08:05

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 25/1

15:00-19:45

2 stops23h 45m

$2,045

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

13:00-15:45

2 stops31h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

08:10-20:11

2 stops31h 01m

$2,127

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 13/2

20:15-14:35

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 22/2

21:00-15:45

1 stop37h 45m

$2,150

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

15:20-09:30

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

13:00-08:20

Nonstop14h 20m

$2,204

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 28/12

08:35-16:20

1 stop36h 45m

$815

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Vietnam Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
833 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very Good
477 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
780 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($1,493), Air New Zealand ($1,648), and Philippine Airlines ($1,708) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $821. Users have also found prices from $1,125 and $1,291 on China Eastern and Air China, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on time: SWISS (100%), Lufthansa (100%), Virgin Australia (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,340, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,083. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,232 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 732,627 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,364Average$1,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,431Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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