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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport from $712

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,492

One-way from

$712

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,867
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/4-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
21/8
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($777 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($126 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Tue 15/422:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 13/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,492
Tue 10/622:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/708:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$1,657
Sun 18/515:30SFO - MEL
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/508:15MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,687
Tue 6/511:07SJC - MEL
2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/512:55MEL - SJC
3 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,733
Thu 9/1023:10SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/1000:45MEL - SFO
1 stop34h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/3$1,786
Sun 25/522:00SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 8/609:45MEL - SFO
1 stop28h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,802
Tue 7/1000:47SFO - MEL
2 stops35h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 21/1011:55MEL - SFO
2 stops28h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,822
Tue 20/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,868
Tue 12/818:41SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 24mAir Canada
Thu 21/806:00MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,872
Wed 24/1212:35SFO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Wed 21/110:25MEL - SFO
1 stop20h 36mDelta
Deal found 30/3$1,878
Tue 9/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 19/908:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,973
Fri 16/519:55SFO - MEL
2 stops43h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 24/515:00MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,983

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Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

$1,492

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 8/7

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,657

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

15:30-20:15

3 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

08:15-13:50

2 stops22h 35m

$1,687

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Tue 6/5

11:07-11:30

2 stops31h 23m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

12:55-23:29

3 stops27h 34m

$1,733

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

22:00-09:20

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

09:45-20:58

1 stop28h 13m

$1,802

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

00:20-22:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

15:25-22:40

1 stop25h 15m

$1,819

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,868

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

18:41-11:05

2 stops23h 24m

Melbourne

Thu 21/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

$1,872

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 25/5

17:49-09:25

2 stops22h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

09:45-19:02

1 stop26h 17m

$1,883

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

08:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,973

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 31 March 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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.

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 31 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $991 on Cathay Pacific. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $1,038 and Qantas Airways from $1,053 one-way.

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    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Virgin Australia(72%), United Airlines(72%) or SWISS(72%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport is $1,852. On average you can expect to pay $6,021. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,492.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,140Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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