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$337+ 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Feb 11 — Feb 181
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The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$731
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$337
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$965

Good round-trip deal

$1,473 or less

Good one-way deal

$891 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. 21% potential increase in price ($337 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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.

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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 February 6, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 4/3011:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/5$731
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/84:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 30mAir Canada
Thu 6/59:40 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 2/5$738
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Sat 3/83:30 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/181:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$742
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 3/2712:35 amSFO - MEL
2 stops49h 45mChina Southern
Sun 5/49:00 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops40h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/4$922
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop36h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 11/269:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/5$1,007
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2210:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1412:05 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/6$1,010
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/171:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 3/2610:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/6$1,037

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SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

10:45 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

11:35 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$731

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

4:35 pm-11:05 am

2 stops25h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 6/5

9:40 pm-10:25 am

2 stops29h 45m

$738

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

3:30 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 3/18

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$742

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

12:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops49h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

9:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$922

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/14

12:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,010

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

1:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/26

10:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,037

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

10:55 pm-7:10 am

1 stop37h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 2/26

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,144

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

9:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$337

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

10:42 am-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$384

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

12:35 am-9:45 am

1 stop39h 10m

$490

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is 89 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 February 6, 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 6, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 February 6, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Fiji Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food