Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco from $497

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in March or May, booked 24 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,086

One-way from

$497

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,485

Good round-trip deal

$1,518 or less

Good one-way deal

$899 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($250 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 November 2025.

Sat 22/1110:35MEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,086
Fri 28/1110:35MEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1219:50SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,088
Thu 27/1108:15MEL - SFO
2 stops26h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1215:54SFO - MEL
2 stops46h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,133
Wed 3/1216:25MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1208:00SFO - MEL
1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,134
Tue 9/1211:05MEL - SFO
2 stops25h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1210:10SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,143
Thu 6/1116:25MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 13/1110:15SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,154
Sat 15/1112:00MEL - SFO
1 stop28h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 29/1116:16SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,174
Sat 15/1110:35MEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,185
Sat 15/1108:10MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1118:53SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,190
Wed 3/1208:10MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 24mAir Canada
Wed 10/1218:00SFO - MEL
2 stops45h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11$1,197
Tue 9/1208:15MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 49mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/116:30SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,208
Mon 1/1212:00MEL - SFO
1 stop28h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/120:15SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,251

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Melbourne

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-07:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 28/3

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,183

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/11

12:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,185

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 9/12

08:00-18:47

2 stops29h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,371

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

11:25-18:00

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

22:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,645

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

21:10-09:30

1 stop41h 20m

$1,860

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-07:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,928

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

10:35-08:30

1 stop27h 55m

$1,928

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,934

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

00:35-08:50

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

10:40-08:15

1 stop27h 35m

$1,970

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,010

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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 31 October 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 24 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 $943). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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 November 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 36% 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 2 November 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. Saturday 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 7 November 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

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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. 11 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, Air New Zealand, and Vietnam Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. 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 $923. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $1,046 and $1,058, respectively. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco for 43% 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 (84%), United Airlines (84%) or SWISS (84%) 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 $6,483, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $769. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $896.

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

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

  • 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 $943). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,246). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$923Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,046Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,058Average$1,814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,078Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,287Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,421Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,443Average$2,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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