Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in May or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday
Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 October 2026.
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December
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May
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$1,384
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $1,166). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,797). 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 SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 October 2026.
When flying from Melbourne to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How often are flights from Melbourne to San Francisco delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Melbourne and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated 3 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia
from Melbourne to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?
For a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 17.7 km from the centre vof the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day. 8 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $869, Fiji Airways will fly you from Melbourne to San Francisco and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $965 and $1,031, respectively. Fiji Airways is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $453. Air New Zealand flights start at $674 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $869 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (69%), United Airlines (69%), SWISS( 69%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,885, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $666. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,054.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?
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.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco 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?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $1,166). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,797). 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.
Explore flights to San Francisco departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 3 October 2026.
Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 3 October 2026.
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