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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) from $299

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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 May 16, 2024.

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One-way from

$543
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 26% on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,150. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,234.

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

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $791.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (SFO - MEL)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Thu 6/2711:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/119:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$936
Tue 5/2811:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/149:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$937
Tue 6/1810:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1910:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$939
Wed 6/264:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/119:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$941
Tue 6/2510:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/610:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$942
Tue 6/2510:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/119:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$947
Sat 8/1011:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1710:10 amMEL - SFO
1 stop37h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,095
Sat 6/111:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/106:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,096
Sun 6/211:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1710:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop37h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,098

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between San Francisco and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Melbourne. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 6/2010:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 8/205:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/16$949
Thu 6/610:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/186:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/15$969
Tue 5/2110:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 5/286:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/16$970
Thu 6/1310:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/186:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/15$977
Sat 6/110:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 6/156:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,025
Sat 6/1510:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 6/226:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/16$1,038
Sat 6/1510:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 6/238:45 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops62h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,150
Tue 5/2810:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 6/153:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,169
Sat 7/610:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 11/195:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,205

Cheap San Francisco to Melbourne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 6/2711:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/119:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$936
Tue 5/2811:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/149:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$937
Tue 6/1810:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1910:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$939
Wed 6/264:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/119:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$941
Tue 6/2510:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/610:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$942
Tue 6/2510:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/119:30 amMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$947
Sat 6/297:50 amSFO - MEL
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/73:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$951
Thu 6/610:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/186:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/15$969
Tue 5/2110:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 5/286:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/16$970

San Francisco to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 11/2310:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 12/81:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/16$810
Thu 5/1611:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 5/231:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/15$817
Tue 8/1311:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 8/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/16$818
Tue 8/1311:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 8/2811:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/14$828
Sun 10/277:13 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 22mAir Canada
Thu 11/148:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 5/16$848
Thu 5/237:40 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/288:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$849
Sun 10/277:13 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops22h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/148:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$858
Sun 10/277:13 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/67:30 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$859
Sun 11/37:13 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/167:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$861

Non-stop flights to Melbourne from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne in the near future. If you're looking for other options for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 6/111:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1810:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$926
Sun 10/2711:55 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/61:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$928
Wed 7/3111:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/1010:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$931
Thu 6/2011:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2010:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$933
Sat 10/511:35 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1211:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,151
Wed 9/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2110:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,251
Sun 10/2711:55 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/61:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,386
Sun 9/111:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1510:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,389
Sun 10/2711:55 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/51:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,393

San Francisco to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Melbourne departing last-minute. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 5/2311:50 amSFO - MEL
3 stops31h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 11mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/15$2,446
Thu 5/236:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/272:25 amMEL - SFO
2 stops55h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,560
Thu 5/2311:50 amSFO - MEL
3 stops31h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 11mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/16$2,586
Thu 5/2311:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2810:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,691
Thu 5/2310:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2810:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$2,710
Thu 5/2311:50 amSFO - MEL
3 stops31h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
3 stops25h 54mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/15$2,832
Thu 5/235:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop35h 45mEmirates
Mon 5/272:25 amMEL - SFO
2 stops52h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/15$3,023
Thu 5/235:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop35h 45mEmirates
Mon 5/272:25 amMEL - SFO
1 stop52h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/15$3,063
Thu 5/235:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop35h 45mEmirates
Mon 5/272:25 amMEL - SFO
2 stops52h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/16$3,152

One-way flights to Melbourne from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Melbourne. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Sat 8/105:59 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$299
Sat 8/105:59 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$301
Sat 8/2411:35 amSFO - MEL
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$321
Tue 9/107:30 amSFO - MEL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$351
Tue 8/68:55 amSFO - MEL
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$370
Mon 7/2910:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/16$471
Thu 8/87:55 amSFO - MEL
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$528
Tue 8/611:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/15$543
Tue 11/127:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/15$551

Find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within your budget

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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$936 - $1,013

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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 6/27

Nonstop15h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

1 stop23h 01m

$936

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 5/28

Nonstop15h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 6/14

1 stop19h 20m

$937

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 6/20

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 8/20

1 stop17h 20m

$949

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 6/29

1 stop38h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

1 stop23h 20m

$951

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 8/10

2 stops23h 24m

Melbourne

Sat 8/17

2 stops31h 53m

$953

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 7/2

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 11/19

2 stops34h 20m

$956

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 8/5

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

1 stop34h 55m

$976

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/19

2 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 5/29

2 stops39h 50m

$990

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 11/20

1 stop17h 35m

$1,013

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When is the best time to 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 May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is 66 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 May 12, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is currently $415 while a round-trip flight costs $962. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,083). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,806). 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.

January

$1,497

February

$1,156

March

$1,083

April

$1,397

May

$1,460

June

$1,576

July

$1,806

August

$1,505

September

$1,485

October

$1,555

November

$1,469

December

$1,699

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °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 May 16, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
910 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
626 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Hawaiian Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,297 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
921 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

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 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $936, but on average you can expect to pay $962.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is less than $1,420.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for under $2,500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport within the next 7 days for less than $2,500.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $936. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $949 and $953, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 29% 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 Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $471. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $924. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $817 on average our data indicates $4,513 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

  • What does SFO to MEL mean?

    SFO and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to MEL refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne Airport layover in Auckland most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Auckland?

    Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Aotea Square are the most popular attractions in Auckland if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Aotea Square can do so by traveling 10.9 mi, 11.4 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Auckland can rent a car from Auckland Intl for about $30 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Nadi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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