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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from £491

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£693

One-way from

£491

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£739
1/4-9/4
  • 1/4-9/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 26m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 25m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£214 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/412:44SFO - MEL
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/415:45MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£693
Tue 22/422:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 14/508:45MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2£888
Mon 31/300:20SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/414:25MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2£904
Sat 19/723:00SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 8/823:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2£917
Sun 13/423:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/410:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£930
Sat 18/1022:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Sun 2/1111:25MEL - SFO
1 stop24h 35mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 20/2£965
Sat 12/417:58SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 47mQantas Airways
Wed 7/511:55MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2£1,092

Find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within your budget

Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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San Francisco

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

12:44-16:35

2 stops33h 51m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

15:45-07:20

1 stop32h 35m

£693

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

08:45-12:50

2 stops21h 05m

£888

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 31/3

00:20-12:15

1 stop41h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

14:25-22:40

1 stop25h 15m

£904

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 19/7

23:00-12:15

1 stop20h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

23:35-13:45

1 stop31h 10m

£917

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 13/4

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

£930

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

17:58-06:45

1 stop19h 47m

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

11:55-20:58

1 stop26h 03m

£1,092

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

23:35-23:00

1 stop28h 25m

£491

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 17/8

23:25-12:25

1 stop20h 00m

£499

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

22:50-08:35

1 stop40h 45m

£509

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

13:30-07:30

1 stop25h 00m

£555

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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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 return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 31 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

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 21 February 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 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Fiji Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
197 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £888, Air New Zealand will fly you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Fiji Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £904 and £917, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £491. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Vietnam Airlines, 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 (72%), United Airlines (72%), SWISS (72%).

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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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