Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area from $774

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
6 feb — 13 feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 7 gennaio 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,151

One-way from

$774

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,645
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 00m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 gennaio 2026.

dom 1/213:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
dom 8/222:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,151
dom 1/210:35MEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
dom 8/219:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,152
dom 1/212:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
dom 15/219:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,153
sab 14/212:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
sab 7/319:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,167
mer 18/213:45MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
mer 25/222:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,244
gio 1/1017:55MEL - SFO
1 stop35h 00mAir New Zealand
lun 19/1021:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,263
dom 18/113:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
ven 30/122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,296
mer 11/313:45MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 37mMultiple Airlines
mer 29/419:37SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,302
mar 3/208:10MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 29mAir Canada
mar 10/218:50SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,311
mer 4/206:50MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
mar 10/218:50SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,320
mer 18/211:30MEL - SJC
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
mer 25/208:50SJC - MEL
2 stops29h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,543
mar 3/206:00AVV - SFO
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar 10/207:30SFO - AVV
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,886

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mer 18/3

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

dom 22/3

23:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,381

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mer 18/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mer 25/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,400

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mar 3/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mar 10/2

17:40-09:30

1 stop20h 50m

$1,403

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mar 20/1

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mar 27/1

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,405

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

gio 19/3

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mar 14/4

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,405

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mer 21/1

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mer 28/1

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,405

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mer 4/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mar 10/2

22:59-09:30

1 stop39h 31m

$1,424

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

mer 18/2

11:30-21:05

2 stops28h 35m

San Jose

mer 25/2

08:50-09:30

2 stops29h 40m

$1,543

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

mar 3/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop28h 55m

San Francisco

mar 10/2

07:30-07:35

2 stops53h 05m

$1,886

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

lun 18/5

20:55-17:45

1 stop37h 50m

San Francisco

gio 4/6

16:40-14:10

2 stops28h 30m

$2,044

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $870). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 MEL to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 gennaio 2026.

When flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 7 gennaio 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to zzXIH 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 San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 7 gennaio 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in 14h 25m. Fly via Fiji Airways, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12645 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $457. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Australia (65%), United Airlines (65%) and SWISS (65%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area is $852. On average you can expect to pay $4,232. The most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,091.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $870). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 7 gennaio 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$996Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,010Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,014Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,019Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,022Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,057Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,210Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,308Average$2,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,373Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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