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$420+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 (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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$807
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$420
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,082

Good round-trip deal

$897 or less

Good one-way deal

$539 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/246:20 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 8/319:12 amSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 33mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$807
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:25 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/74:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$818
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/162:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 2/1510:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/12$843
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 11/188:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 2/1811:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop35h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/12$872
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 10/2910:10 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/11$916
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/2910:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/2910:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$926
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1512:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/227:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$955
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 11/1512:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 12/29:40 amSFO - MEL
1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,007
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/79:50 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Sat 9/201:05 amSFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,108
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 33mAir Canada
Wed 8/137:40 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,130
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:25 amMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 57mDelta
Tue 1/67:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops42h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,167
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/232:25 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop38h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 7/2612:05 amSFO - MEL
1 stop42h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,174

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 8/24

6:20 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

9:12 am-6:45 am

1 stop28h 33m

$807

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 8/27

1:25 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

4:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 30m

$818

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 11/16

2:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$843

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 11/18

8:00 am-8:15 pm

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

11:25 pm-6:20 am

1 stop35h 55m

$872

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 10/23

11:35 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

10:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop41h 15m

$916

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 6/29

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 6/29

10:35 pm-7:30 am

1 stop39h 55m

$926

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

12:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

$955

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

12:35 am-7:50 am

1 stop26h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

9:40 am-8:15 am

1 stop27h 35m

$1,007

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 9/7

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

1:05 am-10:40 am

1 stop40h 35m

$1,108

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 7/31

6:00 am-10:33 am

2 stops21h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

7:40 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,130

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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 Airport to San Francisco

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 June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 59 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 40% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 June 12, 2025.

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).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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?

    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 5 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Qantas Airways ($807), Philippine Airlines ($879), and Fiji Airways ($907) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. Qantas Airways is 25% 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 $420 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Vietnam Airlines from $530 and Philippine Airlines from $678 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 (88%), United Airlines (88%) and SWISS (88%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is generally $2,919, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $497. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $818 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$699Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$715Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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