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$402+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$887
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$402
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,159

Good round-trip deal

$1,190 or less

Good one-way deal

$752 or less
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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 July 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/2611:30 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 11/45:55 amMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/27$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 11/710:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 11/122:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/26$926
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 10/1610:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/221:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$979
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/196:39 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 56mAir Canada
Thu 9/256:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops26h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$1,021

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

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SFO - MEL

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San Francisco

Sun 10/26

11:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 11/4

5:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$907

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 11/7

10:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 11/12

2:15 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$926

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

10:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/22

1:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$979

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

6:39 pm-11:35 am

2 stops23h 56m

Melbourne

Thu 9/25

6:00 am-3:28 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$1,021

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

9:45 am-9:20 pm

3 stops42h 35m

$402

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

11:25 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$543

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

6:39 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 26m

$554

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

11:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop37h 35m

$577

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

12:05 am-10:15 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$594

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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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 July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is 69 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 July 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 July 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MEL 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).

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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 $1,212.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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: 3h 37m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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 59m.

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 July 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, such as Fiji Airways, Philippine Airlines, and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
202 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!
Philippine Airlines
7.2
Good
894 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,813 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    Flying on Philippine Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $887. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Fiji Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $927 and $1,021, respectively. Users have found that Philippine Airlines is 29% 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 $543. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Philippine Airlines, 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 (56%), United Airlines (56%), SWISS (56%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $742. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $907 on average our data indicates $1,607 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne Airport layover in Nadi most frequently.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Auckland.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$706Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$883Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$912Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air New ZealandCheapest$973Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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