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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport from $572

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
6 May — 13 May1
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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,471

One-way from

$774

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,837
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 53m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($749 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 1 May 2025.

Tue 17/622:55SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 24/612:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,471
Sat 20/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 8/1009:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,483
Tue 21/1021:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/1108:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$1,532
Wed 15/1022:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1014:10MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,583
Mon 20/1000:20SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1100:45MEL - SFO
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/5$1,710
Mon 5/507:00SFO - MEL
2 stops31h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 8/516:30MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,763
Sat 14/619:57SJC - MEL
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/613:40MEL - SJC
2 stops21h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,776
Sun 22/618:41SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 39mAir Canada
Sat 19/719:40MEL - SFO
2 stops31h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$1,779
Thu 15/512:00SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 10/621:30MEL - SFO
2 stops37h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 30/4$1,788
Sat 9/819:54SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 51mQantas Airways
Sat 23/821:00MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,794
Wed 31/1217:30SJC - MEL
1 stop19h 45mDelta
Wed 14/110:25MEL - SJC
1 stop24h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/5$1,847
Wed 25/623:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/710:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,847

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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

Tue 17/6

22:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,471

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

09:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,483

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

21:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

08:35-11:05

1 stop21h 30m

$1,532

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

22:50-09:35

1 stop40h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

14:10-05:25

2 stops33h 15m

$1,583

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

00:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

00:45-09:45

1 stop28h 00m

$1,710

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Sat 14/6

19:57-12:15

2 stops23h 18m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

13:40-18:32

2 stops21h 52m

$1,776

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 22/6

18:41-12:20

2 stops24h 39m

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

19:40-10:33

2 stops31h 53m

$1,779

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 15/5

12:00-09:00

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

21:30-17:45

2 stops37h 15m

$1,788

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 9/8

19:54-06:45

1 stop41h 51m

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

21:00-17:45

1 stop37h 45m

$1,794

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

19:55-08:35

2 stops42h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

17:30-20:00

2 stops21h 30m

$1,829

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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 Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport 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 1 May 2025.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 1 May 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH 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).

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
63 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
1,464 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
8.3
Very Good
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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 San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne. 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $900 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $1,099 and United Airlines from $1,105 one-way.

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

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Virgin Australia(68%), United Airlines(68%) or SWISS(68%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport is $1,104. On average you can expect to pay $5,435. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,390.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$1,493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,448Average$2,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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