Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from $877
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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in February or July, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.
Sun 7/1220:15SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1217:25MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,505
Sun 7/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,518
Sun 7/1216:15SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,526
Sun 7/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/1211:30MEL - SFO
1 stop22h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,533
Sun 7/1218:50SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1211:30MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,541
Fri 5/1222:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/118:00MEL - SFO
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,602
Sun 7/1222:55SFO - MEL
1 stop42h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 25/108:40MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$1,698
Sat 27/1212:00SFO - MEL
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 23/112:00MEL - SFO
1 stop40h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12$1,733
Mon 29/1221:45SFO - MEL
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 19/115:35MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$1,772
Fri 5/1211:25SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 31/115:35MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12$1,774
Best flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 13/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,518
Tue 24/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,518
Wed 1/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/410:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,518
Tue 3/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,518
Thu 5/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,518
Wed 4/218:53SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,526
Wed 25/210:35SFO - MEL
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,526
Sun 1/218:50SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,526
Thu 7/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 13/509:30MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,533
Thu 2/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/409:30MEL - SFO
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,533
Sat 31/117:45SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/211:30MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,541
Sun 8/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,573
Direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Sun 1/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,518
Tue 27/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,573
Thu 29/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,648
Tue 3/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/311:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,695
Fri 13/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,724
Mon 16/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,800
Wed 25/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/311:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,824
Sun 25/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,886
Sat 27/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,972
Tue 13/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/410:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,993
Tue 13/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,013
Wed 27/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/710:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$2,075
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 7/1220:15SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1217:25MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,505
Sat 17/107:00SFO - MEL
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/112:00MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,465
Mon 26/118:00SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 15mAir Canada
Tue 3/207:10MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,485
Tue 27/118:00SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/208:10MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,478
Wed 28/118:00SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/207:10MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,447
Fri 30/122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Wed 11/213:45MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,435
Fri 30/118:00SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Mon 9/207:45MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,512
Sat 31/118:50SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Wed 11/207:10MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,496
Sat 31/118:00SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Sun 15/207:00MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12$1,502
Sat 31/118:50SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Sat 7/207:10MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$1,506
Sat 31/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,518
One-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Fri 9/122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/12$877
Mon 25/511:00SFO - MEL
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$895
Mon 9/310:40SFO - MEL
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$903
Mon 25/522:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$916
Tue 10/310:40SFO - MEL
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$918
Thu 29/123:35SFO - MEL
3 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$926
Wed 11/315:30SFO - MEL
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$929
Mon 2/319:50SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$933
Thu 12/322:10SFO - MEL
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$936
Fri 27/323:40SFO - MEL
3 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$941
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Depart
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Price
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 13/3
23:05-09:00
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 23/3
12:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,518
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 24/3
23:05-09:00
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 6/5
10:55-08:10
Nonstop14h 15m
$1,518
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 1/4
23:20-09:15
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 11/4
10:55-08:10
Nonstop14h 15m
$1,518
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 3/3
23:05-10:00
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 17/3
12:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,518
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Thu 5/2
23:05-10:00
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,518
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 4/2
18:53-09:30
1 stop19h 37m
Melbourne
Mon 16/2
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,526
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 25/2
10:35-09:30
1 stop27h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 18/3
12:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,526
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Sun 1/2
18:50-09:30
1 stop19h 40m
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,526
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Thu 7/5
23:20-08:15
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
09:30-18:56
1 stop26h 26m
$1,533
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Thu 2/4
23:20-09:15
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Sun 12/4
09:30-13:15
1 stop20h 45m
$1,533
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,039). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,434). 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 SFO to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 5 December 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 5 December 2025.
The most flights from SFO to MEL 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).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Manila (MNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,343.
What’s the fastest stopover option from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 24m.
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 5 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?
Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in 15h 55m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is about 12645 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($1,137), Qantas Airways ($1,451), and United Airlines ($1,736) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $567. Users have also found prices from $693 and $812 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on time: Virgin Australia (48%), United Airlines (48%), SWISS (48%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is generally $9,449, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $7,177. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,001 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,039). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,434). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from San Francisco. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 December 2025.
Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 5 December 2025.
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When you search for this flight from San Francisco to Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.
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