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$478+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$946
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,189

Good round-trip deal

$1,188 or less

Good one-way deal

$677 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 September 11, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:38 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 37mAir Canada
Sun 11/97:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9$947
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 11/22:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/11$948
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/196:38 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 42mAir Canada
Sun 10/266:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9$950
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 10/192:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$953
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1011:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Fri 10/172:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/10$955
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:39 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops31h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1710:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/9$956
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1111:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 10/2910:20 amMEL - SFO
1 stop28h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/10$967
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 1/112:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$971
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2610:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 1/102:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$972
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 10/52:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$973
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/216:50 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop35h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/9$974

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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 September 11, 2025.
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 FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 12/9

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,190

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,190

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 11/16

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,192

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:54 am-9:30 am

1 stop27h 36m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,194

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

1:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop25h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 12/23

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,194

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

9:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 11/17

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,195

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,241

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 12/23

11:30 am-7:42 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$1,250

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 12/21

11:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$1,250

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

9:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop29h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 1/10

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,295

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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 August 29, 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 September 11, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
905 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
8,937 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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!!

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  • 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 7 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 United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is about 7857 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $711. 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 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 (64%), United Airlines (64%), SWISS (64%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $677. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $916 on average, our data indicates $1,404 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.

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

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    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.

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    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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$711Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$794Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$921Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$996Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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