Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco from $699

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in October or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 March 2026.

Fri 19/613:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/723:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,027
Sun 6/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 2/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,034
Sun 21/613:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 17/723:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,044
Sat 18/413:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/418:29
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,069
Fri 2/1013:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 28/1023:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,098
Fri 4/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,104
Fri 4/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 7/1023:10
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop29h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,106
Thu 16/413:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/418:29
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,109
Thu 16/406:00
AVV
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/422:50
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,905
Sun 19/406:00
AVV
-
SFO
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/422:30
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,080
Wed 22/406:00
AVV
-
SFO
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/422:30
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,147
Wed 11/316:25
AVV
-
SFO
2 stops23h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/422:30
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$2,389

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 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,027

One-way from

$699

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,223
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/6-10/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
7/8
  • 7/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

13:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

22:35-12:00

1 stop20h 25m

$1,111

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:00-15:56

1 stop22h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

09:43-07:50

2 stops29h 07m

$1,219

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

09:30-08:24

2 stops39h 54m

San Francisco

Fri 24/4

07:15-07:30

1 stop31h 15m

$1,348

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

09:30-12:00

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 26/4

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,575
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,575

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

09:10-16:10

2 stops25h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

19:19-08:50

2 stops43h 31m

$1,733

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-23:52

2 stops30h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 31/7

13:35-07:50

2 stops25h 15m

$1,830

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

06:30-10:45

2 stops21h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 19/7

06:00-10:35

2 stops35h 35m

$1,865

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 17/8

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,868

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 16/4

06:00-06:50

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

22:50-20:20

1 stop28h 30m

$1,905

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

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 76 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 $849). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 6 March 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 13% of weekly flights between Melbourne and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 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 13% 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 6 March 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 19.0 km from the centre vof the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 11 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne to San Francisco can take about 17h 10m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,111. Airlines will cover a distance of 12645 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $833, 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 Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $954 and $968, respectively. Fiji Airways is 41% 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 $448. Air New Zealand flights start at $665 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $756 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 (82%), United Airlines (82%), SWISS( 82%).

  • 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 $3,990, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $786. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $963.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Auckland?

    Most Auckland visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower. Travellers on a stopover Auckland can visit Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower, by traveling 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively after landing at Auckland Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Auckland can hire one for about $60 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to San Francisco flights?

  • 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 $849). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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

Discover the top 10 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 6 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$833Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$968Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$975Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$979Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,020Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,241Average$1,967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,315Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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