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$320+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 (ME1). 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 January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$714
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$320
(FlightHub)

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Average price

$1,704
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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 January 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/99:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop21h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 3/271:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/30$714
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/234:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
Tue 3/116:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 1/28$734
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/317:40 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/228:50 pmAVV - SFO
2 stops35h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$757
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/24:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/186:45 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$769
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/306:45 amSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 2/1212:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop22h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/29$873
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Tue 6/1710:00 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 7/84:40 pmAVV - SFO
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/30$876
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/304:08 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1212:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$877
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/54:22 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 13mQantas Airways
Tue 3/185:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/29$879
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/301:10 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop25h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/121:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$904

Find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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SFO - MEL

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San Francisco

Sun 3/9

9:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 3/27

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$714

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

4:35 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

6:10 am-12:11 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$734

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

4:35 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 3/18

6:45 am-12:11 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$769

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

11:26 am-7:35 am

1 stop25h 09m

Melbourne

Mon 3/10

12:00 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop22h 58m

$874

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

10:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/8

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$876

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

11:59 pm-5:40 am

1 stop35h 41m

Melbourne

Tue 4/1

4:05 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop22h 57m

$878

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

4:22 pm-7:35 am

1 stop20h 13m

Melbourne

Tue 3/18

5:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$879

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

9:45 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/4

8:10 am-12:50 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$892

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

5:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop20h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 3/19

12:00 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$906

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 7/14

12:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,017

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 January 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ME1 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).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 January 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
726 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. On average, San Francisco has 4 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $714, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and British Airways. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $320 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $522 and $572, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne are Virgin Australia (63%), United Airlines (63%) and SWISS (63%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $826. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $715 on average our data indicates $1,378 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that have layovers, most of them stop in Nadi.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne layover in Auckland least frequently.

  • 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 vacation 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?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$713Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$921Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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