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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area from $742

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,279

One-way from

$742

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,640
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/8-18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
5/8
  • 5/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 53m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($271 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 8 July 2025.

Mon 11/808:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/822:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$1,279
Mon 4/821:40MEL - SFO
2 stops29h 53mAir Canada
Mon 18/819:40SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/7$1,286
Sun 10/806:00MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/819:40SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,369
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 17/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,500
Sat 4/1010:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Thu 16/1022:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,503
Wed 12/1109:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 30/1122:30SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,558
Wed 20/812:05MEL - OAK
3 stops36h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/806:00OAK - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,563
Mon 17/1100:35MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/1209:40SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,621
Wed 20/815:05MEL - SFO
1 stop22h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 27/807:00SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,637
Wed 20/821:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Tue 26/801:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,741
Tue 16/914:55AVV - SFO
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1019:36SFO - AVV
2 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,156
Wed 20/810:55MEL - SJC
2 stops23h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/812:30SJC - MEL
2 stops26h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$2,251

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Melbourne

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 11/8

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

$1,279

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

21:40-10:33

2 stops29h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

19:40-13:20

2 stops24h 40m

$1,286

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

19:40-12:20

2 stops23h 40m

$1,369

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

$1,500

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

10:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

22:50-09:35

1 stop40h 45m

$1,503

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/11

09:00-19:30

1 stop29h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 30/11

22:30-07:20

1 stop37h 50m

$1,558

MelbourneOakland

MEL - OAK

MELOAK

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

12:05-07:18

3 stops36h 13m

Oakland

Wed 27/8

06:00-10:50

3 stops35h 50m

$1,563

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

00:35-07:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

09:40-10:50

1 stop30h 10m

$1,621

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

15:05-20:32

1 stop22h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

07:00-06:45

1 stop30h 45m

$1,637

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

21:50-20:30

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,741

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne 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 8 July 2025.

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 8 July 2025.

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 8 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, China Airlines, andSingapore Airlines 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

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Vietnam Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $871. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Philippine 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?

  • 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 (90%), United Airlines (90%) and SWISS (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area is $754. On average you can expect to pay $5,162. The most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,288.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne 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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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 8 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$974Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,061Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,106Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,182Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,184Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,305Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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