$478+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Nov 20 — Nov 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to MelbourneExplore 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 October 21, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/1310:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 11/201:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/19![Fiji Airways logo]()
$952
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 11/119:50 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Sun 11/221:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/16![Fiji Airways logo]()
$975
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/1110:05 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Fri 12/181:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/19![Fiji Airways logo]()
$982
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/259:50 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Fri 12/111:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/20![Fiji Airways logo]()
$983
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/1310:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Sat 11/211:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Fiji Airways logo]()
$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/410:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 12/111:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/20![Fiji Airways logo]()
$989
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 12/410:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Sun 12/131:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/17![Fiji Airways logo]()
$993
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:53 pm -
2 stops23h 57m
Mon 11/168:10 am -
2 stops24h 41m
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,003
Best flights from San Francisco to MelbourneDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/209:20 pm -
2 stops66h 15m
Fri 11/2712:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sat 12/265:20 pm -
1 stop19h 40m
Wed 1/2710:10 am -
1 stop19h 54m
Deal found 10/17![Delta logo]()
$1,547
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/156:35 pm -
2 stops55h 10m
Mon 1/2510:35 pm -
2 stops36h 55m
Deal found 10/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,680
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 12/2611:35 pm -
Nonstop15h 55m
Wed 1/2712:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 12/1011:35 pm -
Nonstop15h 55m
Thu 12/2412:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$1,612
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 12/255:50 am -
2 stops31h 10m
Sat 1/910:10 am -
1 stop26h 39m
Deal found 10/19![Delta logo]()
$1,834
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/411:35 pm -
Nonstop15h 55m
Tue 12/812:10 pm -
1 stop37h 20m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/56:50 pm -
2 stops22h 45m
Sat 12/1211:30 am -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$1,699
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Mon 10/2611:35 pm -
Nonstop15h 55m
Sat 11/1412:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Deal found 10/17![United Airlines logo]()
$1,838
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to MelbourneDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne. Data last updated October 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 10/2311:25 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Fri 11/131:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/17![Fiji Airways logo]()
$982
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:53 pm -
2 stops25h 22m
Thu 11/126:05 am -
2 stops23h 27m
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/76:53 pm -
2 stops23h 57m
Mon 11/168:10 am -
2 stops24h 41m
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,003
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 11/1310:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 11/201:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/19![Fiji Airways logo]()
$952
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/1310:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Sat 11/211:35 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Fiji Airways logo]()
$986
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Fri 11/1310:05 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Wed 11/181:45 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 10/21![Fiji Airways logo]()
$994
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/186:53 pm -
2 stops25h 02m
Wed 11/258:00 am -
2 stops24h 51m
Deal found 10/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$990
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Wed 11/259:50 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Fri 12/111:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/20![Fiji Airways logo]()
$983
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/289:50 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Sun 12/131:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 10/20![Fiji Airways logo]()
$993
One-way flights from San Francisco to MelbourneSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 21, 2026.
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2410:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$478
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/310:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/19![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$483
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2211:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$484
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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.
Sun 11/1510:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$501
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2310:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$508
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 2/149:40 am -
2 stops49h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Mon 3/2210:40 am -
2 stops49h 00m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$528
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Sat 2/2010:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$545
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 3/39:40 am -
2 stops42h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$546
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 2/179:40 am -
2 stops42h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$547
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:40 pm -
1 stop37h 50m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$549
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 October 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $952 (oojo) |
One-way from | $478 (flugladen.de) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,446 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,637 or less |
Good one-way deal | $967 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 21, 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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SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 2/19
6:50 pm-5:15 pm
3 stops27h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$935
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Sun 2/14
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$936
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 2/23
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$941
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 2/12
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,011
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 12/25
10:00 am-8:00 am
2 stops27h 00m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,017
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Mon 12/7
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,049
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Fri 12/4
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,124
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Mon 11/9
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,162
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Tue 11/3
11:35 pm-10:30 am
Nonstop15h 55m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,168
San FranciscoMelbourne
SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne
SFOMEL
San Francisco
Wed 12/23
5:20 pm-8:00 am
1 stop19h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-6:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,201
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
- 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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport
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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 $1,088). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,841). 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 October 21, 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.
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 73% 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.
Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $560.
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 Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 20m.
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 Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 30m.
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 October 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2026
YVR - NAN
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2026
YVR - NAN
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2026
YVR - NAN
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2026
YVR - NAN
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2026
YVR - NAN
Crew
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.5
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jul 2026
YVR - NAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$117 | Average$974 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$706 | Average$894 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$1,013 | Average$1,406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$1,035 | Average$1,276 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$1,062 | Average$1,608 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |