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$390+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
Feb 9 — Feb 161
Sun 2/9
Sun 2/16
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in March or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 February 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$745
(United)

One-way from

$409
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$952

Good round-trip deal

$1,154 or less

Good one-way deal

$779 or less
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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 February 4, 2025.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/161:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 2/239:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/2$729
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/512:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/196:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops22h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$737
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/11:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1112:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$745
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sun 7/279:40 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/318:29 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$766
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 7/126:00 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops33h 33mAir Canada
Sat 8/27:40 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 2/4$863
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Fri 3/218:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Sat 4/191:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 2/2$872
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/210:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mVirgin Australia
Sun 6/811:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/4$902
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/258:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 5/411:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/2$910
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Thu 11/139:10 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 2/2$930
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1110:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mLufthansa
Fri 5/911:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/4$988
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/66:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 7/2010:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$997
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1212:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/2610:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/2$1,010

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2025.

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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 2/16

1:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 2/23

9:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$729

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 3/5

12:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

6:00 pm-10:20 am

2 stops22h 20m

$737

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

1:00 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:55 pm-8:30 am

1 stop25h 35m

$745

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 7/27

9:40 am-3:34 pm

2 stops22h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

8:29 pm-11:25 am

2 stops21h 56m

$766

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 7/12

6:00 pm-10:33 am

2 stops33h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

7:40 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$863

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 3/21

8:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

1:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$872

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 6/2

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$902

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 4/25

8:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

11:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop37h 35m

$910

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

10:35 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop40h 45m

$958

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 4/11

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$988

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 January 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 42 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 $403). 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 February 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 February 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon 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 February 4, 2025.

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 February 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines 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
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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
730 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,307 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,315 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

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 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, United Airlines ($745), Fiji Airways ($752), and Lufthansa ($758) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. United Airlines is 27% 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 $409 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Philippine Airlines from $646 and Air China from $647 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 (71%), United Airlines (71%) and SWISS (71%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is generally $3,532, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $683. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $666 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 $403). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$696Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$699Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$730Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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