$580+ 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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Jan 14 — Jan 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to MelbourneExplore 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 December 15, 2025.
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 December 15, 2025.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2712:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Fri 1/2312:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop40h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/14![China Eastern logo]()
$1,163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/2810:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/228:40 amMEL - SFO
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/12![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,193
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/248:40 amMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/13![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,299
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sat 12/2712:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 1/2410:30 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops35h 38mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/13![China Eastern logo]()
$1,319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sat 12/274:30 pmSFO - MEL
3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/231:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/309:30 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1211:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,443
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:20 amSFO - AVV
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/93:00 pmAVV - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,499
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:20 amSFO - AVV
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/83:00 pmAVV - SFO
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,583
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:20 amSFO - AVV
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/113:00 pmAVV - SFO
3 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,624
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1312:20 amSFO - AVV
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/108:55 pmAVV - SFO
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,724
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Fri 12/128:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/193:00 pmAVV - SFO
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,826
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/148:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2110:20 amAVV - SFO
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,154
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 December 15, 2025.
Round-trip from | $951 (Air Canada) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $580 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,848 |
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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 December 15, 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 FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 2/17
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 2/17
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 2/24
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 2/18
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 2/10
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Mon 3/2
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Sun 3/1
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Sun 4/12
10:55 am-8:10 am
Nonstop14h 15m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 2/11
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 2/24
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Mon 2/9
11:05 pm-10:00 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 3/3
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,042
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Mon 2/9
5:40 pm-9:30 am
1 stop20h 50m
Melbourne
Sun 3/1
1:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,046
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - MEL
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Mon 3/9
7:45 pm-8:30 am
1 stop18h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 3/16
12:00 pm-8:25 am
Nonstop14h 25m
$1,046
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO - AVV
SFOAVV
San Francisco
Sun 2/1
8:15 pm-9:45 am
1 stop18h 30m
Melbourne Avalon
Tue 2/10
10:20 am-3:55 pm
1 stop24h 35m
$1,419
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
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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 December 12, 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 December 15, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
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 December 15, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 December 15, 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.
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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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 December 15, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$698 | Average$904 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$794 | Average$1,050 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$850 | Average$1,175 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$908 | Average$1,438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$945 | Average$1,293 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$966 | Average$1,237 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |