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Cheapest return fare
$1,364
Typical prices: $1,487-$2,282
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SFO - MEL • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$2,066
Typical prices: $1,785-$2,348
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Wed 7/10Wed 21/10
SFO - MEL • Direct
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Cheapest • from $1,443 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,341 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 50m (one-way)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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12:33 - 12:00
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MEL
30h 27m
2 stops
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13:30 - 20:40
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SFO
24h 10m
2 stops
$1,364Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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00:30 - 05:00
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MEL
35h 30m
1 stop
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08:00 - 21:10
MEL
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SFO
30h 10m
1 stop
$1,443Philippine Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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23:10 - 13:05
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MEL
19h 55m
1 stop
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14:30 - 13:40
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$1,462Fiji Airways
Tue, 11 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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00:30 - 06:30
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MEL
37h 00m
1 stop
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08:00 - 21:10
MEL
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SFO
30h 10m
1 stop
$1,464Philippine Airlines
Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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00:30 - 05:00
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MEL
35h 30m
1 stop
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08:00 - 21:10
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SFO
30h 10m
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$1,465Philippine Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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23:25 - 12:00
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MEL
19h 35m
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13:30 - 13:40
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17h 10m
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$1,494Fiji Airways
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
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23:25 - 12:00
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MEL
19h 35m
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13:30 - 13:40
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17h 10m
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$1,501Fiji Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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21:50 - 12:25
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
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13:55 - 12:25
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17h 30m
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$1,503Fiji Airways
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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09:00 - 12:25
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MEL
34h 25m
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SFO
24h 10m
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$1,528Multiple Airlines
Mon, 24 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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09:33 - 12:25
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MEL
33h 52m
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24h 10m
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$1,531Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport departing in August.

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 Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Melbourne back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday 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 March, where tickets cost $1,569 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,638 and $2,352 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 $2,071, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$715
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
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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.
Estimated return price
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport was $715 for a one-way ticket and $1,364 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne are Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,526 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,177 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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

  • 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Melbourne to San Francisco

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Tuesday

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 246 reviews
7.5Food
8.1Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, July 2026
LAX - NAN
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The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

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

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

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Wider seats would be nice. Love the wine selection. Crew is superb. Need more movie / TV selections.

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

This was the worst flight I’ve been on. Getting on the plane where is was 30 degrees outside was hotter on board cabin must’ve been 33 degrees. This is a health hazard. They cannot be doing this to save on fuel. People could die from this!!. Fans and a/c was, off entertainment was off. Poor excuse given. Crew made the excuse that the system didn’t have enough power. They basically were operating on one engine to save on jet fuel till 3 hours later on cruising altitude and they then started the second engine. And finally the cabin was cooled. On a 7hour red eye flight this made it so uncomfortable and impossible to sleep.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

The business-class pajamas, though thin, and the mattress pad were much appreciated. This plane had adjustable air vents and enough room in the forward galley for me to stretch between meals.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

No extra snacks were available. Meals quality is terrible. Crew was not friendly.

Lost one piece of luggage even though I checked in 2.5 hours before the flight

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

Moody attendants that can barely look up at the passengers. I’m all for people having an off day, but you can tell some Untied Airlines Employees have lost their zeal for their jobs

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

United requires seat selection in order for those booking together to stay together.

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