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$528+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 23, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:30 am
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/261:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$940
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 9/219:18 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops34h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/18$950
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 8/1812:30 am
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/281:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$954
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/1711:10 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/251:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/22$962
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1912:30 am
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/41:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$972
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 11/34:44 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/251:45 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$976
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 10/49:18 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops34h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/132:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$980
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/812:30 am
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/231:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$982
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Tue 8/118:23 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop41h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/251:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$988
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/1212:30 am
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/231:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$993
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1912:30 am
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/271:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$997

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$940
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$528
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,483

Good round-trip deal

$1,633 or less

Good one-way deal

$960 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Melbourne flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Melbourne flights.
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From San Francisco to Melbourne
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne.
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

8:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 8/23

6:10 pm-7:42 am

2 stops30h 32m

$1,237

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

4:30 pm-6:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 8/24

9:45 am-11:12 am

1 stop18h 27m

$1,304

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 10/5

11:20 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 10/19

11:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,312
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 8/27

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,313

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 8/24

7:15 am-6:50 am

1 stop16h 35m

$1,326

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops22h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 9/14

6:30 am-11:10 am

2 stops21h 40m

$1,363

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 9/27

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,446

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 9/14

10:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop37h 50m

$1,461

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 10/8

7:30 am-6:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

$1,561

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 9/7

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,597

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Deals found on 7/18

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is 65 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,089). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,829). 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 23, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,066 and $1,795 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $940 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 26).

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 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
654 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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 3 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 5 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 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 $710. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $955 and $1,032, respectively. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 45% 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 $352. 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 (62%), United Airlines (62%), SWISS (62%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $863. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $887 on average, our data indicates $3,092 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,089). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,829). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$710Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$955Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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