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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne from $737

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
2 Apr — 9 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,349

One-way from

$737

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,862
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/5-24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 16m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 21m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($784 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($125 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 28 March 2025.

Mon 12/500:09SFO - MEL
2 stops42h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,349
Tue 1/422:45SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 30/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,487
Sat 10/510:55SJC - MEL
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/512:55MEL - SJC
3 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,681
Tue 10/622:05SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/708:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$1,708
Wed 25/610:15SFO - MEL
1 stop27h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 9/711:55MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,782
Mon 5/507:00SFO - MEL
2 stops32h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/618:00MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,786
Wed 5/1121:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Thu 13/1111:25MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 35mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,809
Sun 4/500:20SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/507:25MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/3$1,814
Sun 18/513:05SFO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mIberia
Sun 1/609:45MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 14mIberia
Deal found 27/3$1,820
Mon 17/1111:40SFO - MEL
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1212:00MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,836
Sun 18/507:10SFO - MEL
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Sun 1/621:40MEL - SFO
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 26/3$1,846
Tue 6/522:45SFO - AVV
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/506:00AVV - SFO
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,858

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San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

00:09-11:30

2 stops42h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,349

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

23:35-13:50

1 stop31h 15m

$1,487

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Sat 10/5

10:55-12:15

3 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:55-23:27

3 stops27h 32m

$1,681

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

22:05-17:25

2 stops26h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 8/7

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,708

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

20:29-06:45

1 stop41h 16m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

11:55-19:02

1 stop24h 07m

$1,781

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

07:00-08:35

2 stops32h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

18:00-22:00

2 stops21h 00m

$1,786

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

00:20-22:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

07:25-22:40

1 stop32h 15m

$1,814

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

13:05-06:45

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

09:45-16:59

1 stop24h 14m

$1,820

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

07:10-12:20

2 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

21:40-10:25

2 stops29h 45m

$1,846

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

22:45-16:05

2 stops24h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 13/5

06:00-13:50

2 stops24h 50m

$1,858

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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

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 28 March 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.

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 28 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA 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.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
8.3
Very Good

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 $861 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $955 and Qantas Airways from $1,110 one-way.

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

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

    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 $1,847. On average you can expect to pay $6,004. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,418.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,137Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,469Average$2,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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