Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne from $529

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — MEL
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in November or February, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$1,155

One-way from

$562
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Melbourne
One-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Melbourne on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 27 days in advance, which can save you up to 106% on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 27 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,891. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,539.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Melbourne in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $839.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne (SFO - MEL)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Fiji Airways for the route between San Francisco and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Fiji Airways flights we've come across from San Francisco to Melbourne. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Thu 4/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 4/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$940
Thu 4/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 4/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/19$952
Tue 3/1911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 3/2211:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$959
Tue 4/3011:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 5/811:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$986
Sat 5/1811:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 5/2911:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,382
Fri 3/296:59 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 46mFiji Airways
Sun 4/712:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,911
Mon 4/16:59 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops33h 56mFiji Airways
Tue 4/1612:55 pmMEL - SFO
3 stops26h 21mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$2,085
Mon 4/16:59 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 56mFiji Airways
Fri 4/511:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops36h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$6,665

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Francisco and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Melbourne. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 5/2010:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/288:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$972
Thu 6/2710:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/288:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$982
Sun 7/2810:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/48:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$989
Mon 6/1010:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/28:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$993
Mon 9/910:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/2412:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$994
Thu 6/2710:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/298:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,001
Tue 4/1610:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/78:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,002
Mon 6/1010:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/28:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,004
Mon 9/910:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/249:15 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,005

Cheap San Francisco to Melbourne flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 4/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 4/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$940
Tue 3/1911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 3/2211:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$959
Tue 4/2311:35 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amAVV - SFO
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$965
Wed 4/176:25 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/246:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$981
Wed 4/106:25 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/296:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$983
Tue 4/3011:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 5/811:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$986
Tue 4/1610:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/78:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,002
Wed 4/107:10 amSFO - MEL
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/13:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,007
Thu 4/1811:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/68:50 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,009

San Francisco to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 4/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 4/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$940
Tue 11/510:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 11/261:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$951
Tue 3/1911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 3/2211:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$959
Tue 4/2311:35 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/76:00 amAVV - SFO
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$965
Tue 10/226:35 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/66:00 amAVV - SFO
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$969
Mon 6/246:41 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/278:50 pmAVV - SFO
2 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$971
Mon 5/2010:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/288:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$972
Sun 11/177:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1612:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$976
Tue 5/74:45 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/126:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$980

Non-stop flights to Melbourne from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. If you're looking for other options for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 3/2612:05 amSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/311:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,231
Wed 4/1011:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/110:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,234
Sat 5/1811:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2810:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,235
Tue 4/1611:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Tue 5/710:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/18$1,254
Thu 4/1811:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/610:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,363
Tue 6/411:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2010:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,494
Thu 4/1111:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/2010:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,560
Sun 5/511:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1310:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$4,291
Wed 4/1011:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$4,391

San Francisco to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Melbourne should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 3/1911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 3/2211:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$959
Mon 4/14:45 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/166:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,086
Tue 3/195:15 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/2211:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,106
Mon 4/111:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1610:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,124
Mon 4/110:54 amSFO - MEL
1 stop27h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/1610:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops37h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,128
Tue 3/2612:05 amSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/311:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,231
Wed 3/2012:05 amSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/311:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,232
Wed 3/276:59 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 06mQantas Airways
Wed 4/312:00 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 18mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,233
Thu 3/2812:05 amSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/710:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,234

One-way flights to Melbourne from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne should utilize the search form above.
Thu 4/117:05 pmSFO - MEL
3 stops54h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$529
Thu 4/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$562
Wed 4/107:10 amSFO - AVV
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$585
Wed 4/108:25 amSFO - AVV
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$618
Wed 3/278:30 amSFO - AVV
3 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$621
Thu 4/117:10 amSFO - MEL
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$660
Wed 4/171:30 pmSFO - MEL
3 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$675
Wed 3/2711:34 amSFO - AVV
2 stops41h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$691
Thu 4/47:00 amSFO - AVV
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$692

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$940 - $1,395

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 4/11

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 4/20

1 stop17h 30m

$940

San FranciscoMelbourne Avalon

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

2 stops30h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/7

2 stops24h 45m

$965

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 5/20

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 5/28

1 stop21h 05m

$972

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/1

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 4/16

2 stops37h 40m

$1,124

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 5/7

1 stop17h 50m

$1,193

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/16

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 5/7

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,254

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/19

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 5/28

1 stop38h 00m

$1,320

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 4/20

1 stop39h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 5/3

1 stop40h 40m

$1,360

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 3/31

2 stops38h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 4/7

2 stops41h 30m

$1,395

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to 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 January 28, 2024.
Booking 26 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 March 10, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is currently $626 while a round-trip flight costs $1,169. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $1,155). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,856). 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.

January

$1,551

February

$1,155

March

$1,215

April

$1,570

May

$1,600

June

$1,627

July

$1,856

August

$1,543

September

$1,493

October

$1,578

November

$1,527

December

$1,703

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °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 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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.
8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.3
Very good
695 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

8.0
Very good
261 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The business class cabin is really nice - EXCEPT the two interior seats have no divider between them - which makes for a bad experience -especially when the person next to you coughs excessively with no protection. Basically, the person is looking at you and coughing at you the WHOLE FLIGHT. Most major airlines have a sliding divider you can close for privacy and safety reasons. The window seats do not have this problem - so if you book business class and are traveling solo - make sure to get a window seat - I didn't and regretted it.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Fiji Airways for just $940, but on average you can expect to pay $983.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne under $1,300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is less than $5,917.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne round-trip?

    Fiji Airways, at $940, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $840. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $924 on average our data indicates $1,240 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • What does SFO to MEL mean?

    SFO and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to MEL refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

  • 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 Studio One Toi Tū. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Studio One Toi Tū can do so by traveling 10.9 mi, 11.4 mi, and 10.3 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Auckland Intl for about $52 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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