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$449+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Tue 3/25
Tue 4/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 (MEL). 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 March 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$939
(oojo)

One-way from

$489
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,167

Good round-trip deal

$1,176 or less

Good one-way deal

$772 or less
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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 March 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/110:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 4/3011:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/19$939
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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
Sun 4/203:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$960
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 8/2611:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 9/96:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,044
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 6/1010:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/88:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/19$1,054
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 5/612:20 amSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/212:25 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/19$1,140
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 8/106:41 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 24mAir Canada
Sun 8/246:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 3/19$1,146
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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
Sun 6/110:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,176
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 11/114:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 12/212:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop27h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/19$1,214
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 8/2410:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Sat 9/610:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 11/116:40 amSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/84:35 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,252

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 March 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

10:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

11:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$939

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

7:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 4/20

3:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$960

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

11:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-8:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,044

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 7/8

8:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,054

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/21

2:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,140

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

6:41 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 24m

Melbourne

Sun 8/24

6:00 am-10:33 am

2 stops21h 33m

$1,146

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 6/1

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,176

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

10:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop40h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 9/6

10:35 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,222

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

6:10 pm-6:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 8/23

9:00 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop37h 45m

$1,224

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop39h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 5/25

9:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,228

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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 San Francisco to Melbourne in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Francisco-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Melbourne Airport 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 San Francisco-Melbourne Airport 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 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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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

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 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport 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 March 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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 March 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MEL 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 March 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines. 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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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
725 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,279 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

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 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 Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $939. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Philippine Airlines and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $1,044 and $1,054, respectively. 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 Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Philippine Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $577. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Fiji Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on time: Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%), SWISS (72%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $660. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $939 on average our data indicates $3,732 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne Airport layover in Nadi most frequently.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Auckland.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport 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 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 March 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$689Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$883Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$921Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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