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$504+ 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Jan 2 — Jan 91
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The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in March or August, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 December 28, 2024.

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$947
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$504
(Kiwi.com)

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$1,827
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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 December 28, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/213:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/27$1,510
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/216:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$1,570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Tue 12/3111:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/211:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,723
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:50 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops41h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/109:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/28$2,323
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:45 amSFO - MEL
3 stops54h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 1/141:45 pmMEL - SFO
3 stops29h 22mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/26$2,883
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:15 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways
Thu 1/27:25 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 13mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/27$3,060
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:40 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop43h 45mEmirates
Mon 1/203:25 amMEL - SFO
2 stops52h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/27$3,438
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:25 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops28h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 1/146:00 amAVV - SFO
1 stop28h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/26$3,485
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:20 amSFO - AVV
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/210:25 amAVV - SFO
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/27$3,678
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2710:45 pmSFO - MEL
3 stops45h 50mAir Canada
Wed 1/18:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 12/27$4,257
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:45 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops39h 55mSingapore Airlines
Wed 1/112:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/27$4,436
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2710:55 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops39h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 12/3112:30 amMEL - SFO
2 stops39h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/27$7,675

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 December 28, 2024.

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San Francisco

Tue 2/18

9:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 3/4

1:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$947

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

7:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 6/21

9:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$948

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

1:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 4/6

9:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,036

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

6:48 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops25h 57m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,037

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

2:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

7:10 am-12:11 pm

2 stops24h 01m

$1,054

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

12:05 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 3/14

8:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 35m

$1,095

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

11:25 pm-4:10 am

1 stop34h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/16

8:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,117

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

12:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 4/14

2:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,133

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

7:45 am-8:05 am

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 3/6

6:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$1,203

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/14

12:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,251

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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 December 27, 2024.

Booking 46 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 December 28, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% 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 Tuesday 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 December 28, 2024.

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 December 28, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Cathay Pacific and China Southern 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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
843 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,384 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
193 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.0
Very good
486 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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 5 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 $947, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Air Canada. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $694 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Fiji Airways, with prices starting from $738 and $783, 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 (66%), United Airlines (66%) and SWISS (61%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $862. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $762 on average our data indicates $1,538 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 Auckland.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Auckland?

    The majority of Auckland visitors spend their time at Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and University Clock Tower. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or University Clock Tower can do so by traveling 10.9 mi, 11.4 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Auckland Intl for about $58 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne layover in Nadi 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 December 28, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$768Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$842Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$928Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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