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$528+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (SFO)

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MEL — SFO
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 1/39:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/11$845
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/201:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Fri 1/210:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/11$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/151:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2811:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$935
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/241:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/411:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$938
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/241:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/310:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$944
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/1811:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2810:35 amSFO - MEL
1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$950
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:10 amMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 40mDelta
Mon 1/55:55 amSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/11$951
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/141:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/511:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$986
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/241:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/29:15 amSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$988
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/244:25 pmAVV - SFO
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/244:25 pmAVV - SFO
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/28:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,230
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Thu 12/118:55 pmAVV - SFO
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/226:00 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,897

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$813
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$528
(Aunt Betty)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,232
From Melbourne to San Francisco
One-way flight from Melbourne to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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

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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

1:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

10:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$845

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$938

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$938

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

10:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop39h 55m

$944

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 12/23

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

10:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop39h 55m

$944

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

10:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop39h 55m

$944

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

11:30 am-1:42 pm

1 stop21h 12m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$944

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

1:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,089

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/3

8:40 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops41h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

4:35 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,411

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/24

4:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

8:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 30m

$2,227

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $585). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 MEL to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 12, 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to SFO 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne to San Francisco?

How often are flights from Melbourne to San Francisco delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Melbourne and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. 4 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Fiji Airways and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. Melbourne and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 7857 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Fiji Airways, at $397, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. Fiji Airways is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $327. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco consider choosing Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) or SWISS (72%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $444. While the most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco) can be booked for $789 on average, our data indicates $982 when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco 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 Melbourne to San Francisco?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $585). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$685Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$698Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$711Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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