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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area from $646

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,239

One-way from

$646

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,661
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 58m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($289 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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 13 June 2025.

Sun 16/1114:15MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 18/122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,219
Tue 18/1112:00MEL - SFO
2 stops25h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1210:24SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,222
Tue 18/1108:10MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 29mAir Canada
Mon 1/1219:13SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$1,237
Sun 24/818:20MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 31/809:12SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,239
Wed 27/813:25MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/916:35SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,256
Tue 18/1108:00MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 18/223:25SFO - MEL
1 stop35h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,339
Thu 23/1011:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 29/1022:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,406
Sun 29/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/622:35SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,422
Sun 20/712:05MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/822:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,471
Sat 15/1100:35MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/1209:40SFO - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,546
Wed 27/821:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Sat 6/901:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,719
Wed 10/1210:25MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 25mDelta
Mon 5/112:35SFO - MEL
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/6$1,791

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

14:15-12:25

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 18/1

22:05-13:15

1 stop20h 10m

$1,219

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

12:00-18:43

2 stops25h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

10:24-05:00

1 stop23h 36m

$1,222

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

08:10-10:39

2 stops21h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

19:13-14:15

2 stops24h 02m

$1,237

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

18:20-17:45

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

09:12-06:45

1 stop28h 33m

$1,239

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

13:25-13:25

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

16:35-11:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,256

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

08:00-20:15

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

23:25-06:20

1 stop35h 55m

$1,339

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

11:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

22:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,406

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 29/6

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

22:35-07:30

1 stop39h 55m

$1,422

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

12:05-12:50

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 10/8

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

$1,471

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

00:35-07:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

09:40-08:15

1 stop27h 35m

$1,546

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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 Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 13 June 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 13 June 2025.

The most flights from MEL 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $646. Air Canada flights start at $786 while deals on Vietnam Airlines start at $791 one-way.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Australia (88%), United Airlines (88%) and SWISS (88%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $4,368, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $726. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,256 for that flight.

  • 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.

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    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 Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$951Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,028Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,060Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,068Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,183Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,186Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,282Average$1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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