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’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 35m.

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.

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.

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.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $772.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

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

Airlines like Fiji Airways, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in about 17h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7857 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($397), Virgin Australia ($698), and Qantas Airways ($711) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. 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 Airport to San Francisco one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $327 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $492 and United Airlines from $692 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from MEL 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).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is generally $982, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $444. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $789 for that flight.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco are Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) and SWISS (72%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

Consider United Airlines, Fiji Airways or Virgin Australia when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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.

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

Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne. On average, San Francisco has 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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.

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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 10, 2025.

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 12/3110:05 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/8

$845

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 1/39:45 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$920

Mon 12/151:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:00 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$932

Wed 12/241:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:05 pmSFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$936

Thu 12/181:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:50 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$937

Thu 12/2511:30 amMEL - SFO

1 stop27h 12mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/41:25 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$942

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Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 1/39:45 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$920

Mon 1/1911:30 amMEL - SFO

1 stop29h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/710:59 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop39h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$941

Wed 3/1110:35 amMEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/168:50 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9

$983

Thu 12/2511:30 amMEL - SFO

1 stop22h 24mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:05 pmSFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$942

Thu 12/251:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/111:05 pmSFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$986

Sun 12/281:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/41:25 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$986

Wed 12/241:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/311:05 pmSFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$986

Fri 12/2611:30 amMEL - SFO

1 stop28h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:05 pmSFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$991

Sat 1/241:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/710:59 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop39h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$999

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
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Mon 12/151:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:00 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$932

Thu 12/181:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:50 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7

$937

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 12/3110:05 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/8

$845

Wed 12/241:45 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 1/710:05 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$920

Wed 12/241:00 pmMEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/511:05 pmSFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$936

Sun 1/111:55 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 1/1810:05 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/10

$813

Fri 1/231:55 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 1/3010:05 pmSFO - MEL

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$861

One-way flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
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Sat 1/244:40 pmMEL - SFO

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$531

Sun 3/151:30 amMEL - SFO

3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$551

Wed 1/286:30 pmMEL - SFO

2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$582

Sun 2/151:55 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/8

$586

Sun 1/251:55 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/9

$587

Fri 1/231:55 pmMEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 12/8

$591

Sun 1/259:40 pmMEL - SFO

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$602

Fri 1/236:30 pmMEL - SFO

2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$609

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Round-trip from	$789 (Trip.com)
One-way from	$531 (CheersTravel)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,232
Good round-trip deal	$1,158 or less
Good one-way deal	$503 or less

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

1:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

9:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$920

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 1/19

11:30 am-9:44 pm

1 stop29h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

10:59 pm-9:30 am

1 stop39h 31m

$941

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

11:30 am-2:54 pm

1 stop22h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$942

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 3/11

10:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

8:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

$983

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 12/25

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$986

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 12/28

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 1/4

1:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 05m

$986

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$986

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

11:30 am-8:45 pm

1 stop28h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$991

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

10:59 pm-9:30 am

1 stop39h 31m

$999

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

1:30 am-8:40 pm

3 stops37h 10m

$560

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Jetabroad	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 79 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 $585). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways 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.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

426 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne?
Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne. On average, San Francisco has 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 4 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
Airlines like Fiji Airways, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in about 17h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 34m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7857 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($397), Virgin Australia ($698), and Qantas Airways ($711) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. 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 Airport to San Francisco one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $327 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $492 and United Airlines from $692 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco are Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) and SWISS (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is generally $982, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $444. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $789 for that flight.
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 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 $585). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$685	Average$906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$698	Average$1,535	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$711	Average$879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$714	Average$1,199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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