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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco from $589

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in August or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,233

One-way from

$589

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,805
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/8-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($348 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 April 2025.

Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 17/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop31h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,233
Sun 7/913:20MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/919:46SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,307
Tue 7/1007:30MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 16/1023:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,447
Thu 23/1011:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 29/1022:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,530
Wed 22/1000:35MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 29/1010:40SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,549
Mon 13/1006:05MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 23mAir Canada
Wed 19/1118:05SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$1,628
Wed 11/607:25MEL - SFO
2 stops25h 26mJapan Airlines
Thu 19/613:35SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,689
Tue 26/821:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Sat 30/801:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,699
Mon 26/510:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/618:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,783
Mon 4/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mLufthansa
Wed 20/823:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4$1,816
Mon 13/1009:45MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 42mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1116:05SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,894
Tue 17/606:00AVV - SFO
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/713:00SFO - AVV
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,919

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-22:35

1 stop31h 00m

$1,233

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

13:20-13:50

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 27/9

19:46-17:45

2 stops28h 59m

$1,307

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

07:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 16/10

23:55-07:30

1 stop37h 35m

$1,447

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

11:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

22:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,530

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

00:35-09:40

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

10:40-18:10

1 stop37h 30m

$1,549

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

06:05-10:28

2 stops22h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

18:05-14:15

2 stops25h 10m

$1,628

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

07:25-15:51

2 stops25h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 19/6

13:35-05:45

1 stop23h 10m

$1,689

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 26/8

21:50-20:30

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,699

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 26/5

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,775

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

16:10-07:30

1 stop22h 20m

$1,816

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 25 April 2025.

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 83 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco 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 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 29 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 29 April 2025.

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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,459 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
729 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 14 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 $1,233, 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 Philippine Airlines and Vietnam Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,447 and $1,530, respectively. Fiji Airways is 24% 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 $589. Philippine Airlines flights start at $1,051 while deals on China Airlines start at $1,119 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 (75%), United Airlines (75%), SWISS( 75%).

  • 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 $5,742, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,115. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,233.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco 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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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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$961Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$979Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,046Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,117Average$1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,155Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,196Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,206Average$1,705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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