What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area on average per day?

As of September 2026, 4 flights take off from Melbourne Airport and land in San Francisco Bay Area each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00, with 100% of daily flights taking off at midday.

Which airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

United Airlines, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and San Francisco Bay Area is 28 per week as of September 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

There are 8 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:30 - 07:35MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

39h 05m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:35 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,180United Airlines

Mon, 15 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar

14:20 - 20:38MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

24h 18m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

19:25 - 12:45SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$1,247Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

11:55 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 15mdirect

07:00 - 08:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

31h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,250United Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

13:45 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Nadi

22:05 - 22:50SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

29h 45m1 stop Nadi

$1,256Fiji Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Fri, 25 Dec

13:35 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

21:35 - 12:20SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 45m1 stop Nadi

$1,259Fiji Airways

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 2 Jan

14:20 - 08:13MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

35h 53m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

19:25 - 12:45SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

23h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$1,276Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

09:45 - 12:35MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

09:27 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

30h 03m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,354Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

07:10 - 13:51MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

25h 41m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

11:25 - 14:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

31h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$1,437Air Canada

Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

08:10 - 16:06MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

26h 56m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:35 - 13:35SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,464Air Canada

Thu, 25 Feb - Thu, 25 Mar

22:45 - 15:36MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

35h 51m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

20:45 - 11:40SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 55m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,465Qantas Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 25 Dec

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13:20 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Nadi

21:50 - 12:20SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,270Fiji Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 21 Nov

09:45 - 21:16MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

28h 31m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:51 - 06:45SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

24h 54m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,636Qantas Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

09:30 - 07:24MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

38h 54m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,685Virgin Australia

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:30 - 07:24MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

38h 54m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,699United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:30 - 07:24MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

38h 54m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,701United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:30 - 22:52MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 22m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

23:20 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,753Virgin Australia

Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

08:00 - 21:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

00:30 - 06:00SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,813Philippine Airlines

Sun, 27 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

09:45 - 22:55MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

13:28 - 11:10SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

27h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,859Qantas Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct

08:00 - 21:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

00:30 - 06:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

37h 00m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,889Philippine Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

23:35 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

31h 05m1 stop Nadi

23:25 - 21:55SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

29h 30m1 stop Nadi

$2,087Fiji Airways

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

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United Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

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15 Mar

MEL10:30Melbourne

39h 05m

1 stop

SFO07:35San Francisco

16 Mar

SFO23:35San Francisco

15h 55m

MEL09:30Melbourne

$1,180

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22 Oct

MEL11:55Melbourne

14h 15m

SFO08:10San Francisco

23 Oct

SFO07:00San Francisco

31h 30m

1 stop

MEL08:30Melbourne

$1,250

United Airlines

15 Mar

MEL06:15Melbourne

19h 10m

1 stop

SFO07:25San Francisco

16 Mar

SFO07:15San Francisco

31h 15m

1 stop

MEL08:30Melbourne

$1,280

Fiji Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

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Fiji Airways

13 Jan

MEL13:45Melbourne

17h 50m

1 stop

SFO12:35San Francisco

22 Jan

SFO22:05San Francisco

19h 20m

1 stop

MEL12:25Melbourne

$1,253

Fiji Airways

11 Nov

MEL13:45Melbourne

17h 50m

1 stop

SFO12:35San Francisco

25 Dec

SFO22:05San Francisco

29h 45m

1 stop

MEL22:50Melbourne

$1,256

Fiji Airways

11 Nov

MEL13:45Melbourne

17h 50m

1 stop

SFO12:35San Francisco

25 Dec

SFO22:05San Francisco

29h 45m

1 stop

MEL22:50Melbourne

$1,259

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1 stop30h 03m

$1,354

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2 stops25h 41m

San Francisco

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11:25-14:15

2 stops31h 50m

$1,437

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MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 25/2

08:10-16:06

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Thu 25/3

17:35-13:35

2 stops26h 00m

$1,464

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MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

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Tue 17/11

22:45-15:36

1 stop35h 51m

San Francisco

Fri 25/12

20:45-11:40

1 stop19h 55m

$1,465

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco Bay Area during the month of May, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,205.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,539. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday is $1,798.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco Bay Area in the morning for as low as $1,583. At midday is when there is more demand to fly to San Francisco Bay Area, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,662 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around $1,410 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,276 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.

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Best price found	$558
Fastest flight time	14h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Francisco Bay Area	6 airports

The best one-way flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $558. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,180.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area takes 14h 15m

Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area every day.

There are 6 airports in San Francisco Bay Area. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
There are 8 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and San Francisco Bay Area, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 16.01% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 12.35%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 10.52%, and Airbus A320-100/200 with 10.50%.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $822	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 259 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $940	Free cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,079 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $966	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,665 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $992	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,228 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,020	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 669 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,101 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,145	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,235 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,211	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 477 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights

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