Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from $640

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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in June or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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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 6 May 2026.

Fri 28/823:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,299
Sun 6/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,302
Wed 2/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 16/913:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,304
Wed 2/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,308
Sun 2/823:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 19/813:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/5$1,309
Wed 11/1121:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/1113:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,315
Fri 31/723:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/813:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,316
Sun 26/723:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 2/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,320
Wed 14/1022:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sat 31/1013:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,331
Wed 18/1121:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 25/1113:45
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/5$1,345
Fri 4/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 18/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,361
Sun 6/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,421

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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,299

One-way from

$640

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,663
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/8-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($442 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 6 May 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

08:30-23:35

2 stops22h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

17:25-07:31

2 stops31h 06m

$1,897

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/9

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 2/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$2,005

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

22:37-07:30

1 stop39h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,020

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

10:00-06:50

1 stop37h 50m

$2,034

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

13:20-07:50

2 stops49h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

10:00-19:07

1 stop26h 07m

$2,056
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,074

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

10:00-06:50

1 stop37h 50m

$2,102

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

18:00-06:50

1 stop29h 50m

$2,104

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

07:15-06:50

1 stop16h 35m

$2,105

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 9/10

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

11:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

$2,144

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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?

Booking 56 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,393). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,504). 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 6 May 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.

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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 6 May 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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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 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 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 ($903), Qantas Airways ($1,017), and United Airlines ($1,419) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 47% 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 $454. Users have also found prices from $638 and $749 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 (53%), United Airlines (53%), SWISS (53%).

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,393). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,504). 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 6 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,017Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,419Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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