Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco from $617

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in May or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,096

One-way from

$617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,794

Good round-trip deal

$1,245 or less

Good one-way deal

$770 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/11-29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 43m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Melbourne to San Francisco.

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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 12 September 2025.

Sat 15/1112:00MEL - SFO
2 stops25h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/1117:00SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,096
Wed 22/1011:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 31/1023:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,101
Wed 22/1011:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1023:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,105
Mon 27/1008:15MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1118:56SFO - MEL
2 stops22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,107
Wed 1/1009:30MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/1123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,108
Fri 3/1015:05MEL - SFO
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1012:15SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,110
Sun 26/1010:30MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/1122:59SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,111
Mon 3/1107:45MEL - SFO
2 stops26h 50mAir Canada
Sat 15/1118:00SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 11/9$1,113
Fri 3/1009:30MEL - SFO
1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1023:35SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,114
Thu 2/1014:30MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 19/1021:10SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,116
Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SFO
1 stop20h 20mDelta
Fri 2/106:10SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/9$1,120

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Melbourne

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,101

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

11:30-18:38

1 stop25h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,111

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

11:30-17:38

1 stop25h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,111

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

09:30-11:56

1 stop19h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

23:35-09:15

Nonstop15h 40m

$1,114

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

10:10-22:58

1 stop31h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 2/1

05:35-08:00

2 stops31h 25m

$1,120

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

11:55-08:15

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,175

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 24/10

11:55-08:15

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 31/10

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,175

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

10:30-17:37

1 stop25h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

23:00-08:30

1 stop39h 30m

$1,184

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

09:30-23:00

1 stop30h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,333

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

08:40-06:50

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

16:15-09:30

1 stop22h 15m

$1,350

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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 Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 29 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 85 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 12 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne Airport 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 39% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 7 September 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

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 12 September 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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 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. 13 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 can get you from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 12645 km between Melbourne Airport and San Francisco. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 $912. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,037 and $1,044, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%) or SWISS (80%) 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 $5,643, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $670. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $974.

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

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

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$912Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,037Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,044Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,045Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,047Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,048Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,167Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,261Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,357Average$2,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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