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$433+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
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 (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 October 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$966
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$433
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$1,239
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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 October 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 12/76:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Sat 1/176:50 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops34h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$966
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 10/3111:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 11/92:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/28$972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/169:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/28$974
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/77:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/236:50 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$983
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/2312:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$990
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$1,004
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/76:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 15mAir Canada
Thu 12/257:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$1,010
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sun 11/1610:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 11/262:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,016
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 12/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,022
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 11/235:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/27$1,023
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 12/233:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$1,024
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/78:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/178:55 pmAVV - SFO
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,135

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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Melbourne

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Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

8:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/17

8:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,075

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

8:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 3/21

8:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,076

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

9:15 pm-7:35 am

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/23

8:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,077

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

8:15 pm-7:35 am

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 3/21

8:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,077

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

8:15 pm-7:35 am

1 stop40h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/19

8:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,077

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 12/18

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,148

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

4:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 12/10

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,153

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

8:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 3/10

8:55 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$1,218

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 1/23

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,240

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/17

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,244

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $687). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $947). 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 October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 29, 2025.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
520 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
924 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
207 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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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 3 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Departing from San Francisco to Melbourne will take you 15h 55m. The distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is about 7857 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $710, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and American Airlines. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne are Virgin Australia (66%), United Airlines (66%) and SWISS (66%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $678. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $916 on average, our data indicates $1,523 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that have layovers, most of them stop in Nadi.

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    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne layover in Auckland least frequently.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $687). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in August is currently the most expensive (average of $947). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$710Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$794Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$945Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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