Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport from $627

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,456

One-way from

$627

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,012
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
9/9
  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($786 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($116 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

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 25 August 2025.

Sun 2/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1109:05MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$1,456
Sun 9/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/1109:05MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/8$1,458
Wed 5/1111:09SFO - MEL
2 stops27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1108:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,464
Fri 10/1023:25SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 19/1014:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/8$1,476
Sun 24/823:25SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 7/913:20MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/8$1,482
Sat 27/1221:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Sat 24/114:30MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,484
Wed 22/1013:25SFO - MEL
2 stops30h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1012:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/8$1,485
Mon 17/1116:15SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 17/1209:05MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/8$1,487
Wed 24/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Sun 5/1014:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/8$1,490
Sun 19/1023:25SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 2/1114:15MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,496
Tue 11/1113:00SJC - MEL
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1112:10MEL - SJC
2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,670
Fri 5/920:02SJC - MEL
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/913:30MEL - SJC
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,844

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

19:50-09:25

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

08:35-11:05

1 stop21h 30m

$1,635

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

23:55-07:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

09:00-20:30

1 stop29h 30m

$1,666

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Tue 11/11

13:00-10:55

2 stops26h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

12:10-14:19

2 stops21h 09m

$1,670

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 27/12

21:35-12:45

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

14:30-16:14

2 stops20h 44m

$1,675

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

12:55-12:15

1 stop29h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

08:40-17:20

1 stop26h 40m

$1,676

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

00:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

08:40-17:20

1 stop26h 40m

$1,676

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

12:55-23:15

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

08:40-10:45

1 stop44h 05m

$1,676

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

00:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

00:45-17:20

1 stop34h 35m

$1,676

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

12:55-23:15

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

15:35-22:15

1 stop24h 40m

$1,676

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 18/9

00:20-05:55

1 stop36h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

08:25-11:15

1 stop44h 50m

$1,696

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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 25 August 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 25 August 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).

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 25 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31h 10m. The distance between San Francisco Bay Area and Melbourne Airport is about 12645 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

  • 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(57%), United Airlines(57%) or SWISS(57%), 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 $1,043. On average you can expect to pay $4,316. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,336.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,558Average$2,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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