Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco from $570
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
17 Nov — 24 Nov1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Wednesday
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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 18 October 2026.
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Deal found 15/10$1,259
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Deal found 17/10$1,261
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Deal found 16/10$1,262
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Deal found 17/10$1,263
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Deal found 17/10$1,265
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Deal found 15/10$1,268
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Deal found 18/10$1,272
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Deal found 17/10$1,274
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Deal found 13/10$1,281
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Deal found 17/10$1,282
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Deal found 17/10$1,284
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Deal found 18/10$1,292
Best flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 October 2026.
Mon 2/1112:45 -
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Deal found 17/10$1,263
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Deal found 17/10$1,265
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Deal found 16/10$1,623
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Deal found 17/10$1,265
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Deal found 16/10$1,330
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Deal found 17/10$1,334
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Deal found 17/10$1,335
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Deal found 17/10$1,341
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Deal found 14/10$1,705
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Nonstop15h 55m
Deal found 15/10$1,708
Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 October 2026.
Tue 3/1112:45 -
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Deal found 16/10$1,259
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Deal found 17/10$1,261
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Deal found 17/10$1,263
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Deal found 18/10$1,284
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Deal found 16/10$1,330
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Deal found 18/10$1,334
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Deal found 15/10$1,399
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Deal found 16/10$1,400
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Deal found 18/10$1,410
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Deal found 17/10$1,433
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated 18 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 26/1006:15 -
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Deal found 13/10$1,287
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Deal found 16/10$1,262
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Deal found 17/10$1,263
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Deal found 17/10$1,284
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Deal found 15/10$1,259
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Deal found 18/10$1,272
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Deal found 18/10$1,292
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Deal found 15/10$1,268
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Deal found 13/10$1,281
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Deal found 17/10$1,261
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2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 17/10$1,282
One-way flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 October 2026.
Sat 5/1213:35 -
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Deal found 15/10$570
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Deal found 15/10$610
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Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 18 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2026.
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MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Tue 17/11
09:20-19:45
1 stop29h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$888
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Fri 13/11
09:20-19:45
1 stop29h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$914
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Fri 6/11
09:20-19:45
1 stop29h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$970
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 14/12
21:00-10:50
3 stops56h 50m
San Francisco
Wed 31/12
00:00-18:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,187
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 2/11
12:45-08:10
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 9/11
13:50-09:30
1 stop24h 40m
$1,263
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 2/11
10:10-16:07
2 stops24h 57m
San Francisco
Mon 9/11
11:44-08:00
1 stop25h 16m
$1,265
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 16/11
10:10-08:58
1 stop17h 48m
San Francisco
Mon 30/11
09:56-08:00
2 stops27h 04m
$1,265
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Sun 1/11
11:45-08:10
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 8/11
23:35-10:30
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,330
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 25/11
12:45-08:10
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Fri 4/12
23:35-10:30
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,334
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco
MELSFO
Melbourne
Fri 5/3
10:10-18:36
2 stops27h 26m
San Francisco
Wed 10/3
07:00-08:00
1 stop30h 00m
$1,335
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $1,164). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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 18 October 2026.
When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $1,150 and $2,160 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,158 on Fiji Airways (18 Mar–1 Apr).
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 18 October 2026.
The most flights from MEL 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).
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,243.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 08m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Tokyo (NRT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.
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 18 October 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 8 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
United Airlines and Delta can get you from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 32m. There are 12645 km between Melbourne Airport and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $885. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $964 and $990, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to San Francisco?
Consider Virgin Australia (71%), United Airlines (71%) or SWISS (71%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,890, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $698. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,045.
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 Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $1,164). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,751). 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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