Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco round-trip?

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Currently priced at $1,263, Air Canada will fly you from Melbourne to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Vietnam Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,277 and $1,409, respectively. Air Canada is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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

Question 4

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne 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. Find deals

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco

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The most flights from ME1 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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $4,749, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $716. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,278.

Question 9

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

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Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (90%), United Airlines (90%), SWISS( 90%).

Question 10

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Consider American Airlines, Air Canada or China Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco.

Question 11

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

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Most of the time, Melbourne to San Francisco flights that have stopovers will stop in Nadi.

Question 12

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

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Melbourne to San Francisco flights have a stopover in Auckland least often.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 56% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,572, or $1,955 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $1,640 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $946. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to SFO?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne 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 43% on airfare.

Question 17

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?

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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. 14 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to San Francisco from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Melbourne to San Francisco with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to San Francisco flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,263
One-way from	$630
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,623

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$946	Average$1,296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$960	Average$1,284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,051	Average$1,542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Vietnam Airlines	Cheapest$1,054	Average$1,659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,061	Average$1,527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,096	Average$1,793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,171	Average$1,825	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,172	Average$1,803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,176	Average$1,519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,292	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco from $630

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in May or August, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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