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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne from $477

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,359

One-way from

$477

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,463
3/5-17/5
  • 3/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 29m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
1/4
  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 51m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($839 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($130 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sat 3/514:18SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/512:55MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,359
Sat 18/1019:13SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 07mAir Canada
Thu 30/1006:40MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,384
Mon 24/208:37SFO - AVV
2 stops36h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/316:20AVV - SFO
2 stops38h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,436
Sat 3/522:45SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 13/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,516
Mon 14/422:05SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/508:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$1,588
Mon 3/312:00SFO - MEL
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 12/322:30MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2$1,627
Sat 1/322:25SFO - MEL
1 stop34h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/310:20MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,643
Fri 17/1000:20SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 30/1008:40MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$1,762
Fri 28/216:03SJC - MEL
2 stops46h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/316:50MEL - SJC
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,772
Thu 23/1022:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mVietnam Airlines
Thu 30/1011:25MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 35mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,775
Sat 3/507:00SFO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 13/518:00MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,784
Sun 13/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/410:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,841

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

14:18-12:15

2 stops28h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:55-20:27

2 stops24h 32m

$1,359

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

16:35-13:20

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

21:40-10:33

2 stops29h 53m

$1,406

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

22:45-12:15

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,516

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

16:35-14:10

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 5/6

20:50-10:25

2 stops30h 35m

$1,558

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

22:05-13:45

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,588

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

08:00-21:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,601

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

12:00-14:05

1 stop31h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

22:30-10:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,627

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

07:00-08:20

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

18:00-21:45

2 stops20h 45m

$1,784

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

23:35-23:00

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/3

00:45-22:15

1 stop39h 30m

$1,787

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,841

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne, 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 Bay Area to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to ME1 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 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 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, 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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $757 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $927 and Philippine Airlines from $931 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne?

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    Consider Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) or SWISS (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne is $1,100. On average you can expect to pay $1,335. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,359.

  • 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.

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

    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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne 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$1,124Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,452Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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