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
1 adult
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

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.

Round-trip from

$1,435

One-way from

$877

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,790

Good round-trip deal

$7,177 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 30/1-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($690 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne.

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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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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

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.

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,137Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,451Average$2,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,736Average$2,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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