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 Air New Zealand, Vietnam Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12645 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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 $883. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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

When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area, consider Melbourne - San Francisco, Melbourne Avalon - San Francisco or Melbourne - San Jose, as they are the most popular.

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

The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area is $765. On average you can expect to pay $6,444. The most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,283.

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 (84%), United Airlines (84%) and SWISS (84%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

Before booking your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, Fiji Airways or Virgin Australia.

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?

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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 16 November 2025.

Fri 28/1110:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 8/1219:50SFO - MEL

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,297

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1119:50SFO - MEL

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,299

Thu 27/1116:50MEL - SFO

1 stop37h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 8/1219:50SFO - MEL

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,331

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1119:50SFO - MEL

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,368

Sat 15/1109:05MEL - SFO

2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1119:50SFO - MEL

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/11$1,470

Wed 26/1110:20MEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mPhilippine Airlines

Tue 2/1222:30SFO - MEL

1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,681

Mon 1/1223:30MEL - SFO

1 stop39h 10mChina Southern

Mon 8/1223:35SFO - MEL

2 stops36h 15mChina Southern

Deal found 15/11$1,739

Sun 28/1213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Wed 14/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/11$1,765

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1216:15SFO - MEL

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,811

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop25h 49mDelta

Mon 12/117:00SJC - MEL

1 stop20h 00mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,096

Fri 26/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop27h 25mDelta

Sun 11/120:05SJC - MEL

1 stop40h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,171

Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SJC

2 stops43h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/116:00SJC - MEL

2 stops47h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,215

Best flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1119:50SFO - MEL

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,299

Thu 12/311:25MEL - SFO

1 stop24h 35mVietnam Airlines

Sun 15/322:10SFO - MEL

1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 14/11$1,641

Sun 15/309:35MEL - OAK

2 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/308:25OAK - MEL

2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11$1,657

Tue 3/313:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 15/323:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11$1,776

Wed 11/300:35MEL - SFO

1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 15/310:40SFO - MEL

1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/11$2,033

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop22h 31mDelta

Sun 11/117:04SJC - MEL

2 stops43h 56mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,096

Sun 8/312:00MEL - SJC

2 stops28h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/312:28SJC - MEL

1 stop22h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,293

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 8/1213:25SFO - MEL

2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,810

Sun 25/123:40MEL - OAK

2 stops35h 43mQatar Airways

Fri 30/108:10OAK - MEL

2 stops44h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/11$3,754

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1216:15SFO - MEL

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,811

Mon 15/1213:55MEL - SFO

2 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1217:53SFO - MEL

2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11$2,076

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SJC

2 stops31h 32mDelta

Mon 12/113:45SJC - MEL

1 stop23h 15mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,096

Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SJC

2 stops43h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/116:00SJC - MEL

2 stops47h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,215

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1116:15SFO - MEL

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$1,886

Fri 26/1210:10MEL - SJC

2 stops42h 00mDelta

Sun 11/120:05SJC - MEL

1 stop40h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,171

Tue 3/316:25AVV - SFO

2 stops21h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/321:15SFO - AVV

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11$2,232

Fri 28/1110:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 8/1213:25SFO - MEL

2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/11$1,891

Sat 27/1213:00MEL - SJC

2 stops43h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/108:40SJC - MEL

2 stops54h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,290

Sun 28/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop25h 49mDelta

Sun 11/117:04SJC - MEL

2 stops43h 56mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,171

Sun 28/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop31h 26mDelta

Mon 12/105:54SJC - MEL

2 stops31h 06mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,171

Tue 20/106:00AVV - SFO

2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/210:15SFO - AVV

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,695

Wed 11/309:10MEL - OAK

2 stops32h 43mDelta

Sun 15/317:05OAK - MEL

2 stops43h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/11$2,246

Sun 29/309:45MEL - STS

2 stops24h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 30/316:12STS - MEL

2 stops44h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/11$3,379

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SJC

2 stops31h 32mDelta

Wed 14/117:00SJC - MEL

1 stop20h 00mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,246

Mon 29/1220:55AVV - SFO

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/107:20SFO - AVV

2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11$3,147

Sun 30/1110:20AVV - SFO

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1220:15SFO - AVV

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11$3,839

Fri 12/1206:00AVV - SFO

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/1210:22SFO - AVV

2 stops41h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11$4,049

Tue 30/1206:00AVV - SFO

1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/107:00SFO - AVV

2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$4,171

Sun 14/1206:00AVV - SFO

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1210:15SFO - AVV

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11$4,326

Sat 13/1220:55AVV - SFO

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/1210:15SFO - AVV

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/11$4,327

Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Tue 20/113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,851

Wed 24/1213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 31/1223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,083

Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/123:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11$2,158

Thu 27/1113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/1223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,226

Wed 26/1113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/1223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,227

Fri 28/1113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/1223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,301

Thu 27/1113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 28/1123:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,302

Sun 25/113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 30/123:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/11$2,377

Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mVirgin Australia

Sun 4/123:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/11$2,452

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Data last updated 16 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 25/1100:45MEL - SFO

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1114:30SFO - MEL

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,018

Tue 25/1101:00MEL - SFO

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1214:30SFO - MEL

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,200

Wed 26/1110:20MEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mPhilippine Airlines

Tue 2/1222:30SFO - MEL

1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,681

Wed 26/1110:20MEL - SFO

1 stop28h 10mPhilippine Airlines

Sun 30/1122:30SFO - MEL

1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,825

Wed 26/1112:00MEL - SFO

1 stop40h 00mChina Eastern

Mon 1/1212:00SFO - MEL

1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 15/11$1,854

Wed 26/1113:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1218:39SFO - MEL

2 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,892

Wed 26/1107:20MEL - SFO

1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines

Mon 1/1215:30SFO - MEL

2 stops43h 10mJapan Airlines

Deal found 15/11$1,982

Wed 26/1110:35MEL - SFO

2 stops29h 38mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1119:50SFO - MEL

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$2,083

Wed 26/1107:20MEL - SFO

2 stops26h 40mJapan Airlines

Tue 2/1207:35SFO - MEL

2 stops27h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,085

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SJC

2 stops31h 32mDelta

Mon 12/113:45SJC - MEL

1 stop23h 15mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,096

Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SJC

2 stops43h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/116:00SJC - MEL

2 stops47h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/11$2,215

Fri 26/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop27h 25mDelta

Sun 11/120:05SJC - MEL

1 stop40h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/11$2,171

One-way flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 November 2025.

Fri 6/313:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 13/11$828

Wed 28/110:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$857

Mon 20/412:05MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/11$861

Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/11$863

Sat 7/306:15MEL - SFO

3 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11$866

Mon 26/106:15MEL - SFO

3 stops55h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$869

Tue 27/108:00MEL - SFO

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/11$872

Fri 30/113:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 13/11$883

Sat 7/310:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/11$887

Tue 2/1216:50MEL - SFO

1 stop37h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/11$893

Sat 13/1213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/11$898

Fri 30/123:30MEL - SFO

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/11$910

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Round-trip from	$1,297
One-way from	$857
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,369

Air New Zealand
28/11-8/12
2 total stops
39h 35m total
Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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Air New Zealand
28/1
1 total stop
19h 30m total
Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).

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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

12:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 30/11

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,299

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

11:25-18:00

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

22:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,641

MelbourneOakland

MEL - OAK

MELOAK

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

09:35-20:37

2 stops29h 02m

Oakland

Fri 20/3

08:25-23:35

2 stops21h 10m

$1,657

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,776

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

12:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

13:25-09:25

2 stops25h 00m

$1,810

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

12:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

16:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

$1,811

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

12:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

16:15-10:55

2 stops23h 40m

$1,886

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

10:35-11:05

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

13:25-09:25

2 stops25h 00m

$1,891

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

00:35-08:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

10:40-08:15

1 stop27h 35m

$2,033

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

13:55-23:59

2 stops29h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

17:53-12:45

2 stops23h 52m

$2,076

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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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 $918). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,225). 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?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

527 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

424 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

935 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,017 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

209 reviews

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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

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 Air New Zealand, Vietnam Airlines, or United 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 $883. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and American Airlines, 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?
When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area, consider Melbourne - San Francisco, Melbourne Avalon - San Francisco or Melbourne - San Jose, as they are the most popular.
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 (84%), United Airlines (84%) and SWISS (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area is $765. On average you can expect to pay $6,444. The most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,283.
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 $918). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,225). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$917	Average$1,243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
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