Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco from $853
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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 5 December 2025.
Wed 17/1213:45MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 27/1221:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,288
Fri 19/1223:45MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 27/1221:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,388
Wed 17/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,400
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,406
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00SFO - MEL
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,420
Fri 19/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,475
Mon 22/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/118:50SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,481
Mon 22/1211:30MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/122:35SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,490
Fri 19/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00SFO - MEL
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,496
Fri 19/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,549
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 5 December 2025.
Fri 19/1223:45MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 27/1221:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,388
Thu 18/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,400
Wed 17/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,400
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,406
Wed 17/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1206:00SFO - MEL
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,420
Wed 24/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,475
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 5 December 2025.
Wed 17/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,400
Mon 15/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,406
Fri 19/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,475
Sat 14/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,482
Fri 19/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,549
Fri 23/113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,556
Wed 24/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,562
Thu 18/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,595
Mon 9/312:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/323:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,762
Thu 25/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,804
Fri 30/113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,836
Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,878
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 9/1217:45MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/107:31SFO - MEL
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,507
Tue 9/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/123:00SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,545
Tue 9/1215:35MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 10mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:25SFO - MEL
2 stops30h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$2,648
Sun 14/1213:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:35SFO - MEL
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,276
Sun 14/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/117:30SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12$2,544
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 5 December 2025.
Tue 10/306:15MEL - SFO
3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$853
Mon 1/608:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/12$854
Wed 18/312:10MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$859
Sat 13/1213:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12$882
Tue 2/623:55MEL - SFO
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$916
Sun 31/500:30MEL - SFO
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$919
Wed 18/318:30MEL - SFO
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$921
Fri 12/1213:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12$991
Fri 8/513:30MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,000
Fri 8/510:45MEL - SFO
2 stops35h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,006
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 5 December 2025.
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 5 December 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Fri 19/12
23:45-12:45
1 stop32h 00m
San Francisco
Sat 27/12
21:45-12:25
1 stop19h 40m
$1,388
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
$1,400
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 29/12
23:05-10:00
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,400
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 15/12
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Mon 29/12
23:05-10:00
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,406
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 17/12
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Sun 28/12
06:00-09:30
1 stop32h 30m
$1,420
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 24/12
13:00-08:25
Nonstop14h 25m
San Francisco
Thu 1/1
23:05-10:00
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,475
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Tue 2/6
08:35-12:55
1 stop21h 20m
$854
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 18/3
12:10-12:05
1 stop17h 55m
$859
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 1/6
13:30-13:04
3 stops40h 34m
$882
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 18/3
18:30-20:35
2 stops44h 05m
$921
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco
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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 28 November 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 79 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 $910). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,211). 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 5 December 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 35% 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 29 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.
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 5 December 2025.
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 11% of weekly flights between Melbourne and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 144 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?
Friday 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 11% 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 37% 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.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,485.
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 Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 50m.
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 03m.
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 5 December 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.
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?
Fiji Airways and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 35m. 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 $883. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $1,028 and $1,040, 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 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 $476. Air New Zealand flights start at $707 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $802 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Consider Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) or SWISS (72%) 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 $4,180, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $747. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $938.
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 Nadi most of the time.
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 Auckland.
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 $910). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,211). 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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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to San Francisco flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.
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