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$673 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Melbourne 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 San Francisco to Melbourne

Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 06:30SFO-MEL
37h 35m1 stop
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06:30 - 20:50MEL-SFO
31h 20m1 stop
$1,348Philippine Airlines
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Fri, 22 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
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23:25 - 12:00SFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
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13:30 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$1,414Fiji Airways
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Fri, 7 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:45SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:15 - 12:25MEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$1,415Fiji Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 06:30SFO-MEL
37h 35m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
08:00 - 20:50MEL-SFO
29h 50m1 stop
$1,418Philippine Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Philippine Airlines Logo
22:30 - 07:20SFO-MEL
37h 50m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:30MEL-SFO
30h 30m1 stop
$1,424Philippine Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 28 Dec
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:45SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:15 - 12:25MEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$1,440Fiji Airways
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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 28 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 12:45SFO-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:15 - 12:25MEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$1,441Fiji Airways
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:50SFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
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11:05 - 11:50MEL-SFO
17h 45m1 stop
$1,449Air New Zealand
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
22:05 - 10:50SFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:05 - 11:50MEL-SFO
17h 45m1 stop
$1,452Air New Zealand
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 14 Sep
Air Canada Logo
18:39 - 11:35SFO-MEL
23h 56m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
21:40 - 10:28MEL-SFO
29h 48m2 stops
$1,542Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Melbourne 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 San Francisco to Melbourne?

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

For San Francisco to Melbourne, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,680 and $2,591 respectively.

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

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 $1,950, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$673
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

When to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Melbourne flights

  • Where is the best place to get dropped off at San Francisco Airport?

    If you’re getting a ride to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can avoid the traffic of the terminal drop-off zones and head instead to the Kiss & Fly area, which can be found in the Rental Car Precinct (on North McDonnell Road). From here, you can take the free AirTrain (which operates 24h a day) to your terminal. You should arrive in just a few minutes.

  • Is there on-site accommodation at the San Francisco Airport?

    Luxury on-site accommodation is available at the Grand Hyatt at San Francisco Airport, which offers soundproof rooms to all guests. The hotel can be found at the entrance to the airport, and you will have easy access to all terminals via the AirTrain’s Red Line. If you’re not in need of luxury, there are plenty of budget hotels within 2 km of San Francisco Airport.

  • What are the layover options between San Francisco and Melbourne?

    Most flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) come with a stop or two along the way. These stops depend greatly on which airline you choose to fly with. For example, Singapore Airline flights come with a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), while Cathay Pacific flights come with a stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). If you fly with Hawaiian Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Honolulu, after which you will generally also stop in either Sydney (SYD) or Brisbane (BNE).

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport was $442 for a one-way ticket and $885 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne on a daily basis.

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

    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 San Francisco to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,221 or less one-way and $2,191 or less round-trip.
  • You can get around quickly and easily at San Francisco Airport (SFO) thanks to the free AirTrain. The Red Line has stops at the parking areas, the BART station, and all terminals.
  • San Francisco Airport has a variety of long-term parking options for international travellers, with prices ranging from around $18 (A$ 23.40) to $36 (A$ 46.70) per day.
  • San Francisco Airport is awash with art. If you have time before your flight, check out the Aviation Library and the Aviation Museum, both of which can be found in the International Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 201 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Food
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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.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

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