HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Melbourne

$414+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in February or August, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$937
(oojo)

One-way from

$414
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,176
From San Francisco to Melbourne
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($308 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

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 April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Tue 4/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/233:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$926
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/1510:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Wed 4/3011:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$937
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1111:00 amSFO - MEL
1 stop26h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 10/139:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop24h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,118
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 8/2811:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/77:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 9/1712:20 amSFO - MEL
1 stop36h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/208:25 amMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$1,143
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/251:05 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 6/89:45 amMEL - SFO
2 stops26h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,161
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/2511:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/1110:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,175
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/511:00 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/114:40 pmAVV - SFO
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,180
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 10/254:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 40mAir Canada
Sun 11/97:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 4/3$1,182
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Mon 4/2112:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 5/411:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop39h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/1$1,192
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 7/210:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/148:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$1,214
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/269:20 amSFO - MEL
2 stops29h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/138:30 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops50h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,223

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

10:45 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

11:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$937

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

11:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

2:25 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,061

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

11:00 am-6:45 am

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

9:45 am-4:28 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$1,118

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

11:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

7:30 am-8:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,131

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:20 am-5:55 am

1 stop36h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

8:25 am-10:40 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$1,143

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

1:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 6/8

9:45 am-6:53 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$1,161

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 6/11

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,175

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

11:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 9/11

4:40 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,180

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

11:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 05m

$1,192

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 7/14

8:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,214

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/3

Showing 1-10 of 33 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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 March 28, 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 April 3, 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.

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 April 3, 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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
8.3
Very good
830 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
724 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
8.0
Very good
461 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day from 7 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 $937, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $574 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and Fiji Airways, with prices starting from $583 and $613, 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 (70%), United Airlines (70%) and SWISS (70%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $660. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $937 on average our data indicates $3,563 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$691Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$883Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$928Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.