Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne from $551

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
19 Feb — 26 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,283

One-way from

$551

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,178
13/2-28/2
  • 13/2-28/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 21m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($608 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 20 January 2026.

Fri 13/222:05
SFO
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MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/213:55
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops39h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,283
Sun 22/323:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 8/413:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,291
Sun 15/323:05
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/313:45
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,292
Sun 1/222:05
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/213:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,294
Sun 1/322:05
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,295
Sun 5/423:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 22/413:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,317
Fri 27/222:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/313:55
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,319
Sat 8/822:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,320
Fri 23/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1113:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,322
Wed 18/222:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/313:45
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,328
Fri 6/212:17
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops29h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/213:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,329
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,331

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne that are best for you.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

22:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

13:30-13:50

1 stop17h 20m

$1,331

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

21:00-13:50

2 stops33h 50m

$1,640

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 17/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,778

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,780

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,780

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,780

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,780

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,780

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,780

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,780

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne (average of $1,025). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,413). 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 20 January 2026.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne, 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

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 20 January 2026.

The most flights from zzXIH to ME1 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 20 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

    For as low as $1,778, Fiji Airways can have you in Melbourne from San Francisco Bay Area in 15h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $559 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Australia from $683 and Qantas Airways from $801 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (53%), United Airlines (53%) or SWISS (53%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne is $7,080. On average you can expect to pay $9,321. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,104.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne (average of $1,025). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,413). 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 Bay Area to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,432Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,552Average$2,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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