Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area from $603

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
28 Apr — 5 May1
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 23 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,178

One-way from

$603

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,803
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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 23 April 2025.

Tue 20/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 27/522:55SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,178
Mon 2/619:45MEL - SFO
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/622:55SFO - MEL
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,225
Thu 23/1011:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 29/1022:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,539
Mon 17/1100:35MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/1209:40SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,612
Fri 6/613:35MEL - STS
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/619:23STS - MEL
2 stops23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,734
Fri 6/613:35MEL - OAK
3 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/605:30OAK - MEL
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,736
Wed 16/707:25MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 20mJapan Airlines
Mon 1/914:00SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,751
Wed 16/721:40MEL - SFO
2 stops37h 58mAir Canada
Tue 2/918:39SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 23/4$1,761
Thu 12/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/623:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,775
Tue 10/621:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 05mChina Airlines
Sat 14/601:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,780
Fri 20/608:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 16/823:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,820
Fri 6/613:35MEL - SJC
2 stops37h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/619:57SJC - MEL
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,841

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area 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 23 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

22:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

$1,178

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

19:45-13:50

2 stops35h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

22:55-00:55

2 stops33h 00m

$1,225

MelbourneSanta Rosa

MEL - STS

MELSTS

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

13:35-23:30

2 stops26h 55m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 13/6

19:23-11:30

2 stops23h 07m

$1,734

MelbourneOakland

MEL - OAK

MELOAK

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

13:35-22:25

3 stops49h 50m

Oakland

Fri 13/6

05:30-11:30

3 stops37h 00m

$1,736

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

10:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

22:50-08:35

1 stop40h 45m

$1,739

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

07:25-11:45

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 1/9

14:00-05:45

1 stop22h 45m

$1,751

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

21:40-18:38

2 stops37h 58m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

18:39-13:20

2 stops25h 41m

$1,761

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 25/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,775

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

21:50-19:55

1 stop39h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,780

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

$1,820

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/4

Showing 1-10 of 55 results
1
2
3
...
6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 23 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 23 April 2025.

The most flights from MEL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 23 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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $603. Air China flights start at $1,059 while deals on Philippine Airlines start at $1,064 one-way.

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

  • 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 (75%), United Airlines (75%) and SWISS (75%).

  • 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 $5,292, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $1,064. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,167 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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.

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

    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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$969Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,006Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights
China SouthernCheapest$1,047Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search China Southern flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,082Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Search Vietnam Airlines flights
United AirlinesCheapest$1,116Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Air CanadaCheapest$1,156Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Search Philippine Airlines flights
LufthansaCheapest$1,197Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
American AirlinesCheapest$1,207Average$1,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Search American Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.