$491+ 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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 6, 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 6, 2026.
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 6/191:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 7/1011:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6![Fiji Airways logo]()
$721
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/61:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/211:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6![Fiji Airways logo]()
$726
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/211:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 7/1711:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/5![Fiji Airways logo]()
$733
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 4/181:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:29 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$751
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 10/21:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 10/2811:05 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6![Fiji Airways logo]()
$771
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 9/41:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/411:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/6![Fiji Airways logo]()
$775
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 9/41:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 10/711:10 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop29h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/5![Fiji Airways logo]()
$777
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:29 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$779
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 6, 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 6, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 5/2210:00 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop22h 56m
Delta
Fri 5/299:43 am
SFO
- MEL
2 stops29h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/229:30 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops39h 54m
United Airlines
Fri 4/247:15 am
SFO
- MEL
1 stop31h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$947
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/29:45 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop26h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/210:30 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop22h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/1![Qantas Airways logo]()
$1,109
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/199:30 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop27h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1911:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3![United Airlines logo]()
$949
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 6/1110:55 am
MEL
- SFO
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 6/2211:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1![United Airlines logo]()
$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/1510:00 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops30h 59m
Delta
Wed 4/291:09 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops25h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,118
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 4/810:00 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop30h 00m
Delta
Mon 4/201:09 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops25h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/1![Delta logo]()
$1,118
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/199:30 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop19h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 4/2611:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4![United Airlines logo]()
$1,106
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 3/229:10 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops25h 00m
Delta
Sun 3/297:19 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops43h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$1,217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 5/2210:55 am
MEL
- SFO
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Fri 5/2911:20 pm
SFO
- MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,152
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to San FranciscoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated March 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco. Data last updated March 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/61:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/111:25 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3![Fiji Airways logo]()
$780
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/81:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 4/1010:35 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop31h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/4![Fiji Airways logo]()
$777
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/119:10 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop18h 51m
Delta
Sun 3/297:19 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops43h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/3![Delta logo]()
$838
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:29 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$779
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 4/181:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:29 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$751
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/1910:00 am
MEL
- SFO
2 stops30h 59m
Delta
Sun 4/261:09 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops49h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/6![Delta logo]()
$868
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 4/201:30 pm
MEL
- SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:29 pm
SFO
- MEL
2 stops24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$819
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/306:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 5/1310:05 pm
SFO
- MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/4![Air New Zealand logo]()
$827
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 6, 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 6, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 8/78:20 pm
MEL
- SFO
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Sat 7/117:20 am
MEL
- SFO
3 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$520
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 8/712:10 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/4![Air New Zealand logo]()
$521
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 7/198:35 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3![Air New Zealand logo]()
$523
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 4/1912:10 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3![Air New Zealand logo]()
$547
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 7/2112:10 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3![Air New Zealand logo]()
$552
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/236:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3![Air New Zealand logo]()
$567
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/206:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3![Air New Zealand logo]()
$568
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 9/16:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/3![Air New Zealand logo]()
$570
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 8/16:55 pm
MEL
- SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2![Air New Zealand logo]()
$574
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/117:45 am
MEL
- SFO
3 stops54h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$579
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/178:35 am
MEL
- SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2![Air New Zealand logo]()
$582
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 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $722 (BestPriceTravel) |
One-way from | $491 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $859 |
Good round-trip deal | $905 or less |
Good one-way deal | $616 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 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Fri 5/22
10:00 am-3:56 pm
1 stop22h 56m
San Francisco
Fri 5/29
9:43 am-7:50 am
2 stops29h 07m
$856
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 4/22
9:30 am-8:24 am
2 stops39h 54m
San Francisco
Fri 4/24
7:15 am-7:30 am
1 stop31h 15m
$947
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Sun 4/19
9:30 am-8:14 pm
1 stop27h 44m
San Francisco
Sun 4/19
11:20 pm-8:15 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$949
Quickest round-trip
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Thu 6/11
10:55 am-8:05 am
Nonstop14h 10m
San Francisco
Mon 6/22
11:20 pm-8:15 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$999
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Sun 4/19
9:30 am-12:00 pm
1 stop19h 30m
San Francisco
Sun 4/26
11:20 pm-8:15 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,106
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Sat 5/2
9:45 am-7:20 pm
1 stop26h 35m
San Francisco
Tue 6/2
10:30 pm-1:35 pm
1 stop22h 05m
$1,109
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 4/15
10:00 am-11:59 pm
2 stops30h 59m
San Francisco
Wed 4/29
1:09 pm-7:50 am
2 stops25h 41m
$1,118
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Wed 4/8
10:00 am-11:00 pm
1 stop30h 00m
San Francisco
Mon 4/20
1:09 pm-7:50 am
2 stops25h 41m
$1,118
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Fri 5/22
10:55 am-8:05 am
Nonstop14h 10m
San Francisco
Fri 5/29
11:20 pm-8:15 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$1,152
MelbourneSan Francisco
MEL - SFO
MELSFO
Melbourne
Sun 3/22
9:10 am-4:10 pm
2 stops25h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 3/29
7:19 pm-8:50 am
2 stops43h 31m
$1,217
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 February 27, 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 $596). Flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $801). 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 6, 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 13% 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?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% 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 6, 2026.
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.
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 18
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
SFO - NAN
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
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% | |
| Cheapest$630 | Average$1,176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$698 | Average$1,491 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
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