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$418+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
Dec 8 — Dec 151
Sun 12/8
Sun 12/15
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The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in March or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 3, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$980
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$418
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2024.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:25 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/114:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,191
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:45 amMEL - SFO
3 stops27h 50mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 12/107:00 pmSFO - MEL
3 stops27h 50mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 12/3$1,363
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:20 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines
Sat 12/2811:35 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/51:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/107:05 amSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/84:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,563
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:30 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops46h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/87:45 amSFO - MEL
2 stops31h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,571
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/35:55 amMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 12/1010:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,573
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/812:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop39h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 3/810:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$1,602
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Wed 1/812:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop32h 40mAir China
Deal found 12/2$1,650
This Virgin Australia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Virgin Australia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/91:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 3/84:38 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop21h 52mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/2$1,689
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/179:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop39h 30mAir India
Wed 1/89:15 amSFO - MEL
1 stop51h 45mAir India
Deal found 12/3$2,086
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 1/612:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/3$2,250

Find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco 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 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 1/14

12:00 pm-3:28 pm

1 stop22h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

8:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop18h 20m

$980

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 4/11

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

10:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop39h 55m

$985

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 1/16

7:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

2:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops30h 00m

$1,017

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

6:05 am-3:07 pm

2 stops26h 02m

San Francisco

Fri 5/23

7:40 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,021

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 1/16

8:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

11:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,047

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 4/12

8:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

11:55 pm-7:20 am

1 stop38h 25m

$1,072

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

10:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop39h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

1:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop40h 40m

$1,074

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 4/15

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,093

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 5/8

10:35 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

10:50 pm-8:25 am

1 stop40h 35m

$1,113

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

11:20 am-8:15 pm

2 stops26h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

12:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop39h 05m

$1,143

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 MEL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 3, 2024.

The most flights from MEL 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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 3, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
66 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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
8.6
Very good
66 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
66 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
66 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
776 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
66 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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
8.1
Very good
197 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
66 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,340 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
66 reviews

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

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 Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne. On average, San Francisco has 4 inbound flights from 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 Melbourne Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($980), United Airlines ($985), and Air Canada ($1,017) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. American Airlines is 4% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $671 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Airlines from $681 and United Airlines from $717 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco are Virgin Australia (89%), United Airlines (89%) and SWISS (84%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is generally $3,573, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $550. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $633 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Melbourne to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$658Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$730Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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