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$370+ 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Apr 18 — Apr 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in June or July, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

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 19, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 9/611:25 pm
SFO
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MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 9/131:30 pm
MEL
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SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$758
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:35 pm
SFO
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MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/151:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$759
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/310:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/101:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/19$760
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Fri 9/411:25 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/181:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/14$761
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1510:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/201:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/16$767
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 11/110:05 pm
SFO
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MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 11/291:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$768
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.
Wed 5/610:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/291:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/19$769
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/171:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/14$770
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1811:25 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/21:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/15$778
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1010:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/241:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$782
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 11/151:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$790
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/201:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/14$793

Find 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, 2026.

Round-trip from

$758
(oojo)

One-way from

$370
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,109
From San Francisco to Melbourne
One-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 March 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 4/26

9:30 am-10:49 am

1 stop18h 19m

$1,276

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 5/13

10:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop17h 53m

$1,303
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 9/7

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,335

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,337

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

9:30 am-1:12 pm

1 stop20h 42m

$1,342

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 5/24

9:30 am-8:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,346

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,361

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:40 pm-7:30 am

1 stop39h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 5/21

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,365

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

6:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 9/15

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,375

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 6/2

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,387

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 13, 2026.

Booking 57 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $702). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 19, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne

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 19, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to ME1 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).

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, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 5 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 20h. 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 $714, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Air New Zealand. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $352 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $541 and $653, respectively.

  • 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 (68%), United Airlines (68%) and SWISS (68%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $680. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $758 on average, our data indicates $1,067 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

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

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $702). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $943). 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 San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$714Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$947Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,019Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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