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$388+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (SFO)

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
nov. 28 — déc. 51
ven. 11/28
ven. 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 octobre 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$740
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$388
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$934
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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 octobre 29, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 11/278:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
lun. 12/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop30h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$740
This Air New Zealand 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 11/1510:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
sam. 11/297:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/28$778
This Air New Zealand 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/2810:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
lun. 12/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$780
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/36:50 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
lun. 12/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop30h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/28$843
This BYOjet 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 11/28:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
jeu. 11/67:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/28$848
This Jetabroad 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/144:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 25mQantas Airways
ven. 11/218:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop32h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$875
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 11/126:00 amAVV - SFO
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
mer. 11/196:00 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,935
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 11/148:10 amAVV - SFO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
ven. 11/218:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$3,654
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
sam. 11/298:10 amAVV - SFO
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 1/278:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$4,214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
sam. 11/298:10 amAVV - SFO
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
dim. 1/258:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$4,215
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.
dim. 12/216:00 amAVV - SFO
2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 1/86:50 pmSFO - AVV
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$4,545
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/213:00 pmAVV - SFO
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
ven. 1/98:15 pmSFO - AVV
1 stop18h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$7,732

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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 octobre 29, 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

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

sam. 11/15

10:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

sam. 11/29

7:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

$778

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

jeu. 3/12

11:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

dim. 3/15

10:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop41h 15m

$1,021

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

jeu. 11/27

8:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

San Francisco

lun. 12/8

1:25 pm-10:55 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,088

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mer. 1/21

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

dim. 2/15

10:35 am-9:30 am

1 stop27h 55m

$1,159

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

jeu. 1/15

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

dim. 2/15

7:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop18h 45m

$1,160

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

lun. 2/2

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 2/16

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,167

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

dim. 12/28

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

mer. 2/4

4:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 10m

$1,208

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

mar. 1/20

12:35 am-7:50 am

1 stop50h 15m

San Francisco

dim. 2/15

9:40 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 35m

$1,214

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

mar. 1/13

8:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops41h 45m

San Francisco

mer. 1/21

7:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$1,216

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

jeu. 11/27

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 12/8

6:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 40m

$1,355

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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 October 24, 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 24 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 $613). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $810). 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 octobre 29, 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.

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 October 26, 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 evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 octobre 29, 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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!!
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
421 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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

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  • 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 3 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Air New Zealand and Vietnam Airlines can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco in just under 19h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 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?

    Virgin Australia, at $699, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia is 34% 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 (87%), United Airlines (87%) or SWISS (87%) 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 $441. While the most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco) can be booked for $761 on average, our data indicates $1,147 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 $613). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $810). 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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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 octobre 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$699Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$711Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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