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$496+ 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in June or May, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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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 June 8, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Tue 8/1111:15 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/251:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$939
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 7/111:13 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/81:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$954
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Sat 10/1711:10 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sat 10/311:35 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/7$955
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sun 7/269:33 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops33h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/91:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$957
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 9/217:30 pm
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/52:20 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$966
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 9/147:30 pm
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/281:20 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$971
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/259:33 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops33h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/291:25 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$973
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 6/2311:13 am
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/91:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$976
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/273:26 pm
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops27h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/41:30 pm
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$979
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 10/711:10 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/162:20 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/6$986
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 11/189:50 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/21:45 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/4$991

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 June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$939
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$496
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,053

Good round-trip deal

$1,489 or less

Good one-way deal

$863 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. 16% potential increase in price ($251 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 June 8, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 8/5

7:40 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 8/16

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,434

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

4:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop22h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 8/18

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,434

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 11/17

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

11:30 am-2:52 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$1,448

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 8/15

6:00 pm-6:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

$1,455

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

9:25 pm-7:30 am

1 stop41h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 9/19

6:00 pm-6:50 am

1 stop29h 50m

$1,475

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

1:56 pm-7:30 am

1 stop24h 34m

Melbourne

Fri 9/18

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,484

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

7:46 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 44m

Melbourne

Sun 8/16

10:55 am-8:05 am

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,484
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 10/4

11:20 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 10/16

11:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,488

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 9/20

9:30 am-2:52 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$1,489

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

7:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 11/19

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,492

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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 June.
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
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,053). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,801). 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 June 8, 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 June 8, 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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 4 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 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is about 7857 mi.

  • 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 American Airlines and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $817 and $947, 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 $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 (41%), United Airlines (41%), SWISS (41%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $799. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $886 on average, our data indicates $1,301 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,053). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,801). 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$710Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$817Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$947Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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