Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from $691
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
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 March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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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 3 October 2026.
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Deal found 1/10$1,385
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Deal found 29/9$1,422
Sun 15/1122:05 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sun 22/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 1/10$1,437
Wed 28/1023:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 1/10$1,448
Sun 22/1111:41 -
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Mon 7/1210:20 -
2 stops28h 48m
Deal found 29/9$1,513
Wed 28/1023:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 6/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 29/9$1,517
Sun 15/1122:05 -
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Wed 25/1113:45 -
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Deal found 1/10$1,536
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1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 30/9$1,571
Tue 10/1122:40 -
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Tue 17/1109:20 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 3/10$1,572
Sun 15/1122:05 -
1 stop19h 40m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
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Deal found 1/10$1,584
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1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 3/10$1,585
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 3 October 2026.
Wed 10/216:21 -
1 stop22h 09m
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Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 30/9$2,076
Sat 26/1217:20 -
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Wed 27/110:10 -
1 stop19h 54m
Deal found 2/10$2,227
Mon 9/1122:55 -
1 stop29h 10m
Fri 13/1115:30 -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 2/10$2,704
Fri 20/1123:35 -
Nonstop15h 55m
Sat 28/1112:45 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 28/9$2,286
Wed 28/1018:55 -
1 stop19h 35m
Wed 4/1112:45 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 28/9$2,364
Sat 26/1221:22 -
1 stop41h 08m
Wed 27/112:45 -
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Deal found 1/10$2,419
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Mon 23/1112:45 -
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Deal found 2/10$2,429
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Mon 30/1112:45 -
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Deal found 2/10$2,492
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Deal found 2/10$2,681
Tue 8/1218:50 -
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Deal found 29/9$2,688
Mon 9/1123:35 -
Nonstop15h 55m
Fri 13/1112:45 -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 2/10$3,006
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 3 October 2026.
Wed 3/223:35 -
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Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 2/10$1,997
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Deal found 30/9$1,998
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Deal found 2/10$2,069
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Deal found 30/9$2,070
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Deal found 2/10$2,116
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Deal found 3/10$2,135
Sun 22/1123:35 -
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Deal found 29/9$2,138
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Deal found 30/9$2,142
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Deal found 29/9$2,144
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Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 29/9$2,210
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne. Data last updated 3 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 28/1023:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Wed 4/1113:45 -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 1/10$1,448
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Deal found 29/9$1,517
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Deal found 29/9$1,594
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1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 2/10$1,587
Tue 10/1122:40 -
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Tue 17/1109:20 -
1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 3/10$1,572
Sun 15/1122:05 -
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Fri 20/1113:55 -
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Deal found 1/10$1,385
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Sun 22/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 1/10$1,437
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1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 1/10$1,536
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Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 1/10$1,584
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1 stop29h 25m
Deal found 3/10$1,585
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Mon 7/1210:20 -
2 stops28h 48m
Deal found 29/9$1,513
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 3 October 2026.
Thu 25/212:54 -
1 stop25h 36m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 3/10$691
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Deal found 28/9$708
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Deal found 2/10$721
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Deal found 3/10$728
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Deal found 1/10$739
Sat 5/1209:58 -
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Deal found 1/10$747
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Deal found 1/10$749
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Deal found 28/9$763
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Deal found 29/9$782
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 3 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2026.
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 San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Sun 21/3
23:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,348
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 17/3
23:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,348
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 23/3
23:35-09:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,348
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Sat 5/12
23:35-10:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,456
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Thu 8/10
12:50-20:40
2 stops37h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,476
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 20/11
23:35-10:30
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,618
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Mon 12/10
23:20-09:15
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,673
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Thu 8/10
23:20-09:15
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,781
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Thu 8/10
21:23-08:50
1 stop41h 27m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-06:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,782
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 10/2
16:21-09:30
1 stop22h 09m
Melbourne
Fri 26/2
12:45-08:10
Nonstop14h 25m
$2,076
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Booking 65 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,566). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,620). 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 3 October 2026.
When flying from San Francisco 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.
How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,466 and $2,229 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,372 on Fiji Airways (31 Jan–19 Feb).
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 3 October 2026.
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 74% 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.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,533.
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: 17h 50m.
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 1h 53m.
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 3 October 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways and United 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.
They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?
Located just 17.7 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 2 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 19h 40m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is about 12645 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($932), and United Airlines ($1,465) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 51% 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 $461. Users have also found prices from $814 and $975 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, 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 (75%), United Airlines (75%), SWISS (75%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?
While on average a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is generally $5,537, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $5,536. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,303 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,566). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,620). 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 3 October 2026.
Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne
Discover the top 2 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2026.
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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.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne?
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