Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to San Francisco flights?

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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. Find deals

Question 2

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to San Francisco flights?

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Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed. Find deals

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Wednesday 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. Find deals

Question 4

How often are flights from Melbourne to San Francisco delayed?

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About 12% of weekly flights between Melbourne and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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A quick flight from Melbourne to San Francisco can take about 14h 25m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,407. Airlines will cover a distance of 12645 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 6

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

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Currently priced at $891, 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 $992 and $1,006, respectively. Fiji Airways is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $466. Air New Zealand flights start at $692 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $786 one-way.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $866). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,188). 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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco

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The most flights from ME1 to SFO 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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $4,227, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $854. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,016.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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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 (64%), United Airlines (64%), SWISS( 64%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Consider United Airlines, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco.

Question 16

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

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Most of the time, Melbourne to San Francisco flights that have stopovers will stop in Auckland.

Question 17

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

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Melbourne to San Francisco flights have a stopover in Nadi least often.

Question 18

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

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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 $71 per day.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SFO?

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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.

Question 20

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?

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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 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 12 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Question 21

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 23

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to San Francisco from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Melbourne to San Francisco with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to San Francisco flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,161
One-way from	$509
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,672

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$891	Average$1,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$992	Average$1,285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,006	Average$1,275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,014	Average$1,204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,018	Average$1,724	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,067	Average$1,262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,206	Average$1,616	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,290	Average$2,034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,368	Average$1,611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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