$525+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San FranciscoExplore 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 March 17, 2026.
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 March 17, 2026.
This Orient Vacations deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Orient Vacations is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/271:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/211:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/13![Fiji Airways logo]()
$676
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/101:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/2710:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/12![Fiji Airways logo]()
$691
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/261:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/310:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/12![Fiji Airways logo]()
$695
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/81:25 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/15![Fiji Airways logo]()
$716
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 5/101:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/1510:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/16![Fiji Airways logo]()
$721
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/171:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/1710:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$722
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/201:25 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 5/3110:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/16![Fiji Airways logo]()
$728
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 3/201:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 3/2911:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/15![Fiji Airways logo]()
$732
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/271:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 4/1710:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop31h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/12![Fiji Airways logo]()
$734
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/1111:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/13![Fiji Airways logo]()
$745
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 12/161:45 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/309:50 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop30h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/16![Fiji Airways logo]()
$756
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/241:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/2511:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/12![Fiji Airways logo]()
$762
Best flights from Melbourne to San FranciscoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 7/198:35 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/2310:05 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/16![Air New Zealand logo]()
$847
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/221:25 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/2610:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$935
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/279:30 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop30h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 10/2011:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,353
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/201:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
3 stops44h 33m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/311:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
3 stops33h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/16![Air Tahiti Nui logo]()
$1,586
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 8/38:35 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/289:05 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/15![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,079
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1010:55 am
MEL
- SFO
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 8/264:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2710:55 am
MEL
- SFO
Nonstop14h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 5/411:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,585
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated March 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated March 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 3/257:00 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops55h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/510:50 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$5,570
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 3/257:00 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops55h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/810:50 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$5,580
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/251:45 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/511:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/14![Fiji Airways logo]()
$6,742
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/261:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops21h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2911:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,177
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2612:00 pm
MEL
- SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
Lufthansa
Sun 3/2910:45 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop39h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/12![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,723
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2612:00 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop20h 34m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/299:30 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop18h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/12![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,805
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/266:45 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops29h 45m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 3/294:59 pm
SFO
- MEL
3 stops30h 26m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/12![Air Tahiti Nui logo]()
$2,115
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2612:00 pm
MEL
- SFO
Nonstop14h 25m
Virgin Australia
Sun 3/2911:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/12![Virgin Australia logo]()
$2,223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Thu 3/267:25 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/510:50 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$5,873
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Thu 3/267:25 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/810:50 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$5,882
One-way flights from Melbourne to San FranciscoSearch for one-way flight options from Melbourne to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/128:35 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/13![Air New Zealand logo]()
$525
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 6/29:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops58h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$528
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/12![Air New Zealand logo]()
$530
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 6/112:10 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/15![Air New Zealand logo]()
$545
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 8/1212:10 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/16![Air New Zealand logo]()
$553
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 9/212:30 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops55h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$555
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 5/2111:35 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$561
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 6/66:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/15![Air New Zealand logo]()
$566
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 9/912:30 am
MEL
- SFO
3 stops55h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$567
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 5/1512:10 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/15![Air New Zealand logo]()
$570
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 8/136:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/16![Air New Zealand logo]()
$573
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 9/1012:30 am
MEL
- SFO
3 stops55h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$576
Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 March 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $691 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $525 (BYOjet) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $852 |
Good round-trip deal | $905 or less |
Good one-way deal | $556 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Sun 7/19
8:35 am-12:55 pm
1 stop21h 20m
San Francisco
Sun 8/23
10:05 pm-10:55 am
1 stop19h 50m
$847
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 4/22
1:25 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop17h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 4/26
10:35 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop20h 50m
$935
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 8/3
8:35 am-12:55 pm
1 stop21h 20m
San Francisco
Mon 9/28
9:05 pm-9:55 am
1 stop19h 50m
$1,079
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 5/27
9:30 am-11:02 pm
1 stop30h 32m
San Francisco
Tue 10/20
11:20 pm-9:15 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,353
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 8/10
10:55 am-8:05 am
Nonstop14h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 8/26
4:25 pm-7:30 am
1 stop22h 05m
$1,381
Quickest round-trip
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Mon 4/27
10:55 am-8:10 am
Nonstop14h 15m
San Francisco
Mon 5/4
11:20 pm-8:15 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,585
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 5/20
1:30 pm-5:03 pm
3 stops44h 33m
San Francisco
Sun 5/31
1:35 pm-3:50 pm
3 stops33h 15m
$1,586
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Thu 8/27
10:55 am-8:05 am
Nonstop14h 10m
$853
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Thu 5/14
10:55 am-8:10 am
Nonstop14h 15m
$873
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Thu 8/27
1:30 pm-6:54 pm
2 stops22h 24m
$877
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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco in March.
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 March 13, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $603). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $799). 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 March 17, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.
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 169 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?
Wednesday 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.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $772.
What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.
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 March 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.5
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7.5
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8.1
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
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8.1
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10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
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10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Food
7.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$397 | Average$903 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
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| Cheapest$711 | Average$896 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |