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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area from $610

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,233

One-way from

$690

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,662
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/8-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 32m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($393 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Fri 18/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 10/622:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,239
Mon 28/413:45MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/514:18SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,380
Tue 12/806:00MEL - SFO
2 stops26h 33mAir Canada
Tue 16/916:35SFO - MEL
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4$1,381
Fri 6/612:05MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/622:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$1,483
Thu 23/1011:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 29/1022:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,554
Wed 22/1000:35MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 29/1010:40SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,573
Thu 5/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/623:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,782
Fri 29/821:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Tue 16/901:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,785
Fri 20/608:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 16/823:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,880
Thu 22/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mLufthansa
Thu 29/522:35SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/4$1,887
Thu 15/512:55MEL - SJC
3 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/516:33SJC - MEL
3 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,980
Thu 22/506:00MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 52mIberia
Wed 4/612:13SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 47mIberia
Deal found 1/4$1,982

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 18/4

23:35-13:50

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

$1,239

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 28/4

13:45-20:37

2 stops23h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

14:18-12:15

2 stops28h 57m

$1,380

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

06:00-15:33

2 stops26h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

16:35-13:20

2 stops27h 45m

$1,381

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

12:05-12:50

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

$1,483

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 21/9

18:25-09:40

1 stop32h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 25/9

11:30-07:25

1 stop26h 55m

$1,779

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,782

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

21:50-20:30

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,785

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

08:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

$1,880

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 22/5

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

22:35-07:30

1 stop39h 55m

$1,887

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

12:55-23:29

3 stops27h 34m

San Jose

Thu 29/5

16:33-19:20

3 stops33h 47m

$1,980

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 MEL to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 2 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
724 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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 Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $822. Air China flights start at $1,054 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,129 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area, consider Melbourne - San Francisco, Melbourne - Oakland or Melbourne - San Jose, as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Australia (71%), United Airlines (71%) and SWISS (71%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $5,344, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,088. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,163 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$992Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,055Average$1,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,070Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,118Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,146Average$1,836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,207Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,223Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,234Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,281Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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