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$399+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (SFO)

MEL — SFO
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to San Francisco are usually found in May or April, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Sat 12/512:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 11/2$879
Wed 12/21:45 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Sat 12/129:35 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 11/4$896
Sun 11/151:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 11/259:50 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 11/2$913
Fri 11/131:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 11/259:50 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 11/1$915
Mon 11/169:20 am -
1 stop29h 25m
Mon 11/2310:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Deal found 10/31$932
Fri 11/201:55 pm -
2 stops25h 30m
Wed 12/26:30 am -
3 stops34h 55m
Deal found 11/4$955
Sat 12/512:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
2 stops34h 35m
Deal found 11/2$959
Fri 11/131:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Sat 12/59:50 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 11/4$974
Wed 11/189:20 am -
1 stop29h 25m
Sat 11/2810:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Deal found 10/31$996
Mon 11/169:20 am -
1 stop29h 25m
Sat 11/2810:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Deal found 10/31$997

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Round-trip from

$832
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$399
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$984
From Melbourne to San Francisco
One-way flight from Melbourne to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 2/7

1:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$454

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 11/13

1:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$781

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 4/11

1:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/2

11:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$912
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

12:45 pm-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,087

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 11/15

1:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 11/28

9:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,116

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

1:55 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops41h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,157

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 3/5

12:45 pm-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,165

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 2/12

12:45 pm-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,168

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 12/19

11:55 pm-5:05 pm

3 stops36h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,172

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 11/17

12:45 pm-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

9:20 pm-9:30 am

1 stop41h 10m

$1,190

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $799). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,211). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to San Francisco flights typically cost between $865 and $1,168 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $832 on Fiji Airways (Feb 7-Mar 12).

How often are flights from Melbourne to San Francisco delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Melbourne and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 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?

Monday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways and United Airlines 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. 2 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, Virgin Australia, and United Airlines can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 25m. 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 $501, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Fiji Airways is 50% 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 $326. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, 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 (69%), United Airlines (69%) or SWISS (69%) 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 $489. While the most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco) can be booked for $736 on average, our data indicates $1,270 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 $799). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,211). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$501Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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