Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area from $863

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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 15 October 2025.

Thu 13/1108:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/10$1,279
Thu 30/1008:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/10$1,287
Thu 27/1112:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1219:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,315
Thu 27/1113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,324
Wed 29/1008:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,326
Tue 4/1113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1122:59SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,341
Thu 13/1113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/1123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,347
Sat 15/1116:50MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/10$1,349
Wed 3/1208:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/10$1,381
Mon 3/1116:05MEL - SJC
1 stop23h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1106:00SJC - MEL
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,381
Fri 28/1113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1210:52SFO - MEL
1 stop27h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,398
Wed 26/1113:00MEL - SJC
2 stops23h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1212:40SJC - MEL
2 stops26h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,461

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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,279

One-way from

$863

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,441
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 05m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
18/10
  • 18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 29m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Melbourne

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Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

18:50-09:30

1 stop19h 40m

$1,322

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,322

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

22:59-08:30

1 stop39h 31m

$1,341

MelbourneOakland

MEL - OAK

MELOAK

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-23:53

2 stops32h 43m

Oakland

Sun 15/3

17:05-07:00

2 stops43h 55m

$1,342

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,342

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

12:00-20:48

2 stops27h 48m

San Jose

Sun 9/11

09:57-05:00

2 stops24h 03m

$1,387

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 28/11

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,398

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

10:10-22:48

1 stop31h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

13:00-08:00

1 stop24h 00m

$1,427

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

12:00-18:31

2 stops25h 31m

San Jose

Fri 21/11

11:06-05:00

1 stop22h 54m

$1,517

MelbourneSan Jose

MEL - SJC

MELSJC

Melbourne

Sat 8/11

12:00-18:31

2 stops25h 31m

San Jose

Thu 13/11

09:57-09:30

2 stops28h 33m

$1,557

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $946). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,245). 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 15 October 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% on flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 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 15 October 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).

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 15 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in 14h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 12645 km between Melbourne Airport and San Francisco Bay Area. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Australia (89%), United Airlines (89%) and SWISS (89%).

  • 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 $5,757, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $790. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $1,309 for that flight.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $946). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,245). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$926Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,049Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,061Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,076Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,078Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,097Average$2,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,194Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,425Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,478Average$2,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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