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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from $800

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 Sunday or Wednesday 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,403

One-way from

$800

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,739
1/3-8/3
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 76h 02m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
26/2
  • 26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 23m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Sat 1/307:45SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/313:45MEL - SFO
2 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,403
Tue 15/422:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 13/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,405
Sun 2/216:35SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 40mAir Canada
Sun 9/208:00MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,691
Thu 6/312:00SFO - MEL
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 21/312:00MEL - SFO
1 stop40h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1$1,712
Wed 5/1107:30SFO - MEL
2 stops31h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/1118:00MEL - SFO
2 stops30h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,714
Wed 2/423:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 13/408:00MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,733
Wed 26/222:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/315:35MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$1,847
Sat 3/522:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Wed 21/510:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,901

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

07:45-16:20

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 8/3

13:45-09:12

2 stops38h 27m

$1,403

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,405

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

16:35-14:15

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

08:00-12:11

2 stops23h 11m

$1,691

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

12:00-10:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

12:00-10:00

1 stop40h 00m

$1,712

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

23:55-06:00

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

08:00-21:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,733

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

22:55-07:10

1 stop37h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

15:35-21:15

1 stop24h 40m

$1,847

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

22:50-08:35

1 stop40h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

10:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

$1,901

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 8/7

12:05-12:50

1 stop17h 45m

$1,976

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

18:00-07:35

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

21:00-17:45

1 stop38h 45m

$1,997

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

10:42-18:05

3 stops36h 23m

$800

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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 10 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, such as Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.3
Very Good
466 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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 ($1,405), Air Canada ($1,691), and China Eastern ($1,712) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 29% 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 Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $951. Users have also found prices from $1,099 and $1,152 on China Eastern and Hawaiian Airlines, 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: Virgin Australia (63%), United Airlines (63%), SWISS (63%).

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

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,679, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $936. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,146 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,358Average$2,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,441Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,490Average$1,698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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