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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from $454

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 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in June or March, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Sun 6/900:30
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Philippine Airlines
Sun 13/908:00
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 10m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,190
Sun 6/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,243
Sun 31/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/613:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,260
Sun 1/1122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/1113:45
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,261
Wed 29/723:10
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop30h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 8/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,262
Sun 3/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,264
Thu 3/900:30
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Philippine Airlines
Sat 12/906:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop31h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,271
Wed 6/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/513:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,282
Wed 22/723:10
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 1/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,293
Sun 6/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,299

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,190

One-way from

$454

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,671

Good one-way deal

$1,099 or less
Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 6/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 22/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne 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 18 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

19:55-09:20

2 stops44h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

15:25-20:25

2 stops22h 00m

$1,667

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

15:17-06:45

1 stop22h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

09:45-12:21

1 stop19h 36m

$1,678

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-13:55

2 stops20h 55m

$1,739
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,001

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 7/6

22:37-07:30

1 stop39h 53m

Melbourne

Sun 21/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,012

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

$2,020

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 28/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 3/7

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,034

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,036

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

$2,036

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/7

18:45-10:35

2 stops22h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,047

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,363). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,494). 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 SFO to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Located just 17.7 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco. Booking flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in 15h 55m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is about 12645 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($902), Qantas Airways ($1,017), and United Airlines ($1,418) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $454. Users have also found prices from $638 and $748 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on time: Virgin Australia (53%), United Airlines (53%), SWISS (53%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is generally $1,247, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $973. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $1,243 for that flight.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,363). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,494). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 18 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,017Average$2,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,418Average$2,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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