MEL - SFO

$539 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (MEL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Sun, 2 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
14:15 - 13:25MEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:45SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
$929Fiji Airways
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Thu, 28 Aug - Fri, 5 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:50MEL-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 22:35SFO-MEL
31h 00m1 stop
$972Fiji Airways
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Wed, 13 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 08:10MEL-SFO
14h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:41 - 07:30SFO-MEL
20h 49m1 stop
$992United Airlines
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Wed, 13 Aug - Mon, 1 Sep
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 11:46MEL-SFO
19h 16m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 - 07:30SFO-MEL
27h 40m1 stop
$1,002United Airlines
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
Air Canada Logo
21:40 - 15:28MEL-SFO
34h 48m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 14:45SFO-MEL
25h 45m2 stops
$1,062Air Canada
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Mon, 15 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 12:50MEL-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:50SFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
$1,147Air New Zealand
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 17:45MEL-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
22:00 - 11:05SFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
$1,191Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:03MEL-SFO
26h 03m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:35 - 12:20SFO-MEL
26h 45m2 stops
$1,205Air Canada
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Mon, 24 Nov - Tue, 6 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
21:00 - 15:55MEL-SFO
37h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 11:05SFO-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
$1,227Qantas Airways
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Sun, 14 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 12:50MEL-SFO
34h 55m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:50SFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
$1,281Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is May, where tickets cost $1,421 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,157 and $1,849 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,690, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$539
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

When to book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flights

  • Can I fly from Melbourne to San Francisco directly?

    You will be able to find some direct flights from major airports in Melbourne to San Francisco International Airport. These flights will reduce your travel time by up to five hours in comparison to connecting flights that can take as long as 19h. United Airlines provides direct flights for this route.

  • Where can I find the prayer room at Melbourne International Airport?

    Opposite the Departures Area of Melbourne International Airport, you will find multi-faith prayer rooms. There is no cost to access these prayer rooms.

  • Are there hotels onsite at the San Francisco International Airport?

    You will be able to find numerous choices for accommodation once you have landed at the San Francisco International Airport. There are quite a few hotels located onsite and several more are located nearby. You will be able to get to nearby hotels either by using the hotel's shuttle service or by hailing a cab.

  • Where can I find restaurants in San Francisco International Airport?

    There are several choices for restaurants located within the airport. You will be able to find food services whether you are in Terminal 3, 2, or 1, as each terminal caters to travellers needs. Cat Cora's Kitchen restaurant can be found in Terminal 2; this restaurant is a great choice for travellers who enjoy health-conscious meals above fast food.

  • Is there a medical clinic at the San Francisco Airport?

    The San Francisco International Airport provides all the necessary services for travellers, including a medical clinic. Should you need any health care once you have landed, you will be able to find the medical clinic at the International Terminal Departures area on Level 3 of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco was $349 for a one-way ticket and $602 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $1,295 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,293 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,205 or less one-way and $1,765 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is served by 4 airports. The Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is one of the most popular in the region. However, Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin Airport (MBW), and Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) also cater to international flights to and from Melbourne.
  • Melbourne International Airport provides travellers with a useful app that informs travellers of discounted flights while ultimately aiming to make travelling from the airport as easy as possible. You will be able to use the app to calculate flight fares and discover essential information about your flight.
  • There are 3 international airports in and around San Francisco, although, when flying from Melbourne, it is best to fly to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Francisco International Airport is well-connected to the city, which means you will be able to travel to and from the airport and use it as a base during your stay.
  • You can find Hungry Jack’s, Billie Chu, and BAXA Noodle Bar restaurants in Melbourne International Airport. There are numerous family-friendly restaurants located in the airport. Billie Chu hosts a play area and a children’s menu to cater to families with younger children.
  • If you travel from San Francisco Airport to the city centre via the BART quick train, you can expect a rough travel time of 45–60min, including your wait time. The cost of this trip will be around $ 8.65 (A$ 12).
  • The train station at San Francisco airport is located in the airport opposite the Garage G. Between three and four trains depart from the station each hour and it will take you around 30min to reach downtown San Francisco via train.
  • You can find tax-free retailers in the International Terminal A of San Francisco International Airport. In International Terminal G, you will find a Duty-Free Burberry retailer where you can purchase luxury items tax-free.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to San Francisco.
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Direct departures

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 202 reviews
7.5Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

4.0 OkayChristopher, June 2025NAN - SYD
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Our experience on United Airlines was extremely poor. The plane was extremely cold throughout our entire flight- which multiple people complained about- and we had to wait 2 hours to get a blanket which was too thin and barely helped warm us up. As well as this, none of the entertainment features were working so we had to sit through a roughly 10 hour flight with nothing to keep our attention, including the actual flight path screen. It was an extremely disappointing experience and I would hope that this gets fixed if we ever choose United Airlines again.

I really enjoyed flying with United airlines amazing experience , good customer service and great food

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

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