Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 7 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 7/3$1,025
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
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 7 March 2026.
Sun 19/713:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 1/822:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,111
Wed 22/409:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops39h 54m
United Airlines
Fri 24/407:15
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,348
Wed 8/410:00
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 00m
Delta
Mon 20/411:00
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,592
Wed 8/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 20/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,423
Wed 15/410:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops30h 59m
Delta
Wed 22/409:50
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$1,592
Mon 20/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 27/418:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,488
Wed 18/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 3/418:30
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,563
Fri 22/510:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 29/523:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,640
Mon 3/810:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 28/923:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,784
Thu 26/307:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 8/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,820
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 7 March 2026.
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 25/323:05
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,414
Wed 11/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 14/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,423
Mon 20/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 27/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,488
Mon 27/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 10/523:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,489
Wed 11/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 5/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,492
Wed 11/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 31/323:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,498
Mon 20/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
Lufthansa
Mon 27/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,508
Wed 22/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/523:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/3$1,512
Sun 19/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 26/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,565
Fri 17/410:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 24/423:20
SFO
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,566
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated 7 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop20h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 29/315:58
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops44h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,410
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 25/319:45
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,414
Thu 12/311:05
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops28h 08m
American Airlines
Tue 31/312:46
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,452
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 25/316:59
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops25h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,460
Thu 12/312:00
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop27h 13m
British Airways
Wed 25/308:00
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3$1,475
Fri 13/309:10
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Delta
Wed 25/309:46
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops27h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/3$1,237
Mon 16/316:05
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop21h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 30/316:35
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops44h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,421
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 7 March 2026.
Fri 7/820:20
MEL
-
SFO
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$699
Sat 15/808:15
MEL
-
SFO
3 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$733
Sat 11/707:20
MEL
-
SFO
3 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$740
Fri 7/812:10
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/3$742
Sun 19/708:35
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$745
Sun 19/412:10
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$779
Tue 21/712:10
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$786
Thu 23/418:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$807
Mon 20/418:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$809
Tue 1/918:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$812
Sat 15/818:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/3$813
Sat 1/818:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$817
Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco
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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 7 March 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
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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
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
Wed 8/4
10:55-08:10
Nonstop14h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 20/4
23:20-08:15
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,423
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 20/4
10:55-08:10
Nonstop14h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 27/4
18:25-07:30
1 stop20h 05m
$1,488
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 18/3
12:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Fri 3/4
18:30-08:30
1 stop20h 00m
$1,563
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 8/4
10:00-23:00
1 stop30h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 20/4
11:00-07:50
1 stop27h 50m
$1,592
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 15/4
10:00-23:59
2 stops30h 59m
San Francisco
Wed 22/4
09:50-07:50
2 stops29h 00m
$1,592
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
$1,640
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 3/8
10:55-08:05
Nonstop14h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 28/9
23:20-08:15
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,784
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
07:30-07:55
1 stop18h 25m
San Francisco
Wed 8/4
23:20-08:15
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,820
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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 6 March 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 76 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 $853). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,136). 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 7 March 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 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.
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.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 34% 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.
Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,337.
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 Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 54m.
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 04m.
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 7 March 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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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 1 inbound flight from Melbourne per day. 11 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Fiji Airways and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 44m. 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 $833. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $953 and $954, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco for 42% 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 $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 Airport to San Francisco?
Consider Virgin Australia (82%), United Airlines (82%) or SWISS (82%) 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 $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 Airport to San Francisco?
Melbourne Airport to San Francisco flights have a stopover in Auckland most of the time.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Auckland?
The majority of Auckland visitors spend their time at Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower. Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower can be accessed by travelling approximately 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively from 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 Airport to San Francisco flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is Nadi.
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 $853). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,136). 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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