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$412+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (SFO)

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MEL — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in May or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$733
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$412
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,190
From Melbourne to San Francisco
One-way flight from Melbourne to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2211:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/3011:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$730
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2211:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/314:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$731
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/77:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Thu 11/206:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/19:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/2011:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$735
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Mon 12/86:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops45h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$736
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/2610:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop26h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/211:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$737
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:45 amMEL - SFO
2 stops26h 50mAir Canada
Fri 11/211:20 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/11$738
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:30 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/199:10 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$740
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 48mDelta
Fri 1/25:35 amSFO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/9$743
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2911:15 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$749
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/284:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/87:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$750
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/253:34 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop43h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$752

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to San Francisco 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

11:30 am-6:38 pm

1 stop25h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$737

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

10:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop31h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

5:35 am-8:00 am

2 stops31h 25m

$743

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 10/25

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$779

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 10/24

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$779

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 10/19

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

9:30 pm-8:30 am

1 stop41h 00m

$785

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 9/24

9:30 am-11:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$884

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

11:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$902

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 10/16

4:40 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

9:10 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$956

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 10/19

2:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 10/26

9:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,034

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 2/13

12:35 am-7:50 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

10:40 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 35m

$1,134

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

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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 August 29, 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 85 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 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?

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 September 11, 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!!

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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!!

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. 5 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?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco in just under 25h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. 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 $699, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Australia and United Airlines. Fiji Airways is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 (80%), United Airlines (80%) or SWISS (80%) 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 $462. While the most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco) can be booked for $674 on average, our data indicates $1,097 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Melbourne to San Francisco

Discover the top 5 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$699Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$715Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,069Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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