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$429+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$733
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$429
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,165

Good round-trip deal

$1,021 or less

Good one-way deal

$512 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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/259:45 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/510:24 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$729
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/2311:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/611:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$733
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/3012:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/74:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$735
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:40 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 59mAir Canada
Sat 11/86:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$737
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/233:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$738
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/611:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/2311:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$741
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/292:30 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops25h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/1310:20 amSFO - MEL
2 stops30h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$744
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mLufthansa
Fri 10/3111:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$749
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/308:15 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/710:24 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$752
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:15 amSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$755
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/3111:14 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$761

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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 September 17, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$733

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 10/1

10:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

4:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 10/6

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

11:35 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 40m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 1/18

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 10/25

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

4:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 11/15

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$785

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

9:00 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop37h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

10:12 am-10:35 am

2 stops31h 23m

$809

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

7:25 am-10:39 am

2 stops22h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

6:00 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$935

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 1/26

11:30 am-2:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

5:40 pm-9:30 am

1 stop20h 50m

$973

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco

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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 September 12, 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 24 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 $357). 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 September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 September 14, 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.

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 September 17, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
416 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
907 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
8,926 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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

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 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 United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 7857 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Fiji Airways ($699), Virgin Australia ($699), and United Airlines ($714) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. Fiji Airways 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 Airport to San Francisco?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco are Virgin Australia (80%), United Airlines (80%) and SWISS (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is generally $1,045, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $454. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $585 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 $357). 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

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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$699Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$715Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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