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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne from $637

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,360

One-way from

$637

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,766
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 26/8-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
21/8
  • 21/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 11m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($717 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($107 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 11 July 2025.

Tue 26/823:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 9/906:30MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,360
Fri 22/823:25SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,414
Wed 10/922:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/908:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$1,444
Sun 31/818:39SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 56mAir Canada
Sun 14/921:40MEL - SFO
2 stops29h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$1,542
Fri 22/806:00SFO - MEL
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$1,560
Sat 23/806:15SJC - MEL
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/818:55MEL - SJC
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,769
Sun 31/815:45SJC - MEL
2 stops46h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/909:30MEL - SJC
2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,825
Sun 31/813:09SJC - MEL
1 stop22h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/915:05MEL - SJC
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,872
Sun 28/922:00SFO - AVV
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1010:35AVV - SFO
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,895
Sat 23/806:00STS - MEL
3 stops24h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 30/818:05MEL - STS
3 stops37h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/7$2,049
Fri 19/907:22OAK - MEL
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1018:05MEL - OAK
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,060
Tue 11/1120:15SFO - AVV
1 stop32h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1110:20AVV - SFO
1 stop24h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$2,244

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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

Tue 26/8

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

06:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

$1,360

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

23:25-12:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,414

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 22/9

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,444

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

18:39-11:35

2 stops23h 56m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

21:40-10:28

2 stops29h 48m

$1,542

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 22/8

06:00-12:00

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-23:59

2 stops27h 29m

$1,560

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Sat 23/8

06:15-10:50

2 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

18:55-14:15

2 stops36h 20m

$1,769

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Sun 31/8

15:45-07:30

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

09:30-17:17

2 stops24h 47m

$1,825

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Sun 31/8

13:09-05:00

1 stop22h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 14/9

15:05-21:05

1 stop23h 00m

$1,872

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

22:00-09:45

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 15/10

10:35-20:35

2 stops28h 00m

$1,895

Santa RosaMelbourne

STS - MEL

STSMEL

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Sat 23/8

06:00-23:35

3 stops24h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 30/8

18:05-14:43

3 stops37h 38m

$2,049

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne 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 11 July 2025.

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 11 July 2025.

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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines, andAsiana 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!
8.4
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kenneth,July 2025

SFO - HND

Great food, great service, great comfort. Can’t ask for more although I’m only flying economy!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $829 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $862 and Air Canada from $884 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 (61%), United Airlines (61%) or SWISS (61%) 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 $1,077. On average you can expect to pay $4,314. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $1,414.

  • 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 $132). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,145Average$1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,542Average$2,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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