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$369+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:25 pm
SFO
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MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/301:25 pm
MEL
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SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/26$849
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/1811:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/151:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$863
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/2510:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/161:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$864
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/811:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/141:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$866
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/2710:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/151:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/23$868
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 2/810:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/271:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/24$869
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/811:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/151:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$874
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/2510:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/181:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$876
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1710:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/241:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$877
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1511:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/201:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$881
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/1311:05 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/161:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$882
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 6/510:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/121:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/24$883

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$849
(oojo)

One-way from

$369
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,542

Good round-trip deal

$1,243 or less

Good one-way deal

$775 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Melbourne flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Melbourne flights.
From San Francisco to Melbourne
One-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

4:25 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,126

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 4/13

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,194

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 4/8

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 3/9

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 3/17

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 3/18

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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 San Francisco to Melbourne in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-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 San Francisco-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Melbourne Airport 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 San Francisco-Melbourne Airport 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 San Francisco to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $687). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $947). 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 SFO to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. On average, San Francisco has 4 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 15m. The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is about 7857 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Fiji Airways is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $692. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $794 and $850, respectively. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $299. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on time: Virgin Australia (53%), United Airlines (53%), SWISS (53%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $703. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $743 on average, our data indicates $1,284 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Auckland?

    New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, and University Clock Tower are the most popular attractions in Auckland if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting New Zealand Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, or University Clock Tower can do so by traveling 11.4 mi, 10.9 mi, and 10.7 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Auckland can rent a car from Auckland Intl for about $51 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $687). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $947). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$692Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$794Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$914Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$947Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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