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18:00 - 15:30SFO-MEL
26h 30m2 stops
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07:10 - 12:20MEL-SFO
24h 10m2 stops
$1,460Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 10:55SFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
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12:10 - 11:05MEL-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
$1,470Air New Zealand
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Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
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22:05 - 12:25SFO-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
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12:00 - 20:05MEL-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
$1,473Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 18 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
20:50 - 09:25SFO-MEL
18h 35m1 stop
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12:10 - 21:20MEL-SFO
26h 10m2 stops
$1,477Air New Zealand
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Tue, 24 Mar - Wed, 6 May
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22:05 - 12:25SFO-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
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12:00 - 18:02MEL-SFO
25h 02m1 stop
$1,478Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Air Canada Logo
16:25 - 13:35SFO-MEL
26h 10m2 stops
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21:40 - 12:32MEL-SFO
31h 52m2 stops
$1,480Air Canada
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Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
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22:05 - 12:45SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
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16:00 - 12:25MEL-SFO
39h 25m2 stops
$1,483Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 8 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Air Canada Logo
13:20 - 12:35SFO-MEL
29h 15m2 stops
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21:40 - 10:40MEL-SFO
30h 00m2 stops
$1,487Air Canada
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Thu, 2 Apr - Mon, 6 Apr
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20:15 - 23:15SFO-AVV
32h 00m1 stop
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06:00 - 15:55AVV-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$1,580Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
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20:15 - 09:45SFO-AVV
18h 30m1 stop
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06:00 - 15:55AVV-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$1,583Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Air New Zealand
1 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
17 Feb
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,470
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Air New Zealand
24 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
18h 35m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
6 May
MEL12:10Melbourne
26h 10m
2 stops
SFO21:20San Francisco
$1,477
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Air New Zealand
2 Feb
SFO19:50San Francisco
18h 35m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
23 Feb
MEL18:50Melbourne
35h 15m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,504
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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Air Canada
2 Apr
SFO13:20San Francisco
29h 15m
2 stops
MEL12:35Melbourne
6 Apr
MEL21:40Melbourne
30h 00m
2 stops
SFO10:40San Francisco
$1,487
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Air Canada
15 Feb
SFO18:00San Francisco
24h 35m
2 stops
MEL13:35Melbourne
25 Feb
MEL07:10Melbourne
22h 24m
2 stops
SFO10:34San Francisco
$1,496
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Air Canada
12 Feb
SFO11:07San Francisco
33h 28m
2 stops
MEL15:35Melbourne
25 Feb
MEL07:10Melbourne
27h 25m
2 stops
SFO15:35San Francisco
$1,507
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Customise 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, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.
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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

18:00-15:30

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

07:10-12:20

2 stops24h 10m

$1,460

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:10-11:05

1 stop17h 55m

$1,470

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

12:00-20:05

1 stop27h 05m

$1,473

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

20:50-09:25

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

12:10-21:20

2 stops26h 10m

$1,477

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

12:00-18:02

1 stop25h 02m

$1,478

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

16:25-13:35

2 stops26h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

21:40-12:32

2 stops31h 52m

$1,480

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

16:00-12:25

2 stops39h 25m

$1,483

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

13:20-12:35

2 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

21:40-10:40

2 stops30h 00m

$1,487

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

20:15-23:15

1 stop32h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 17/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop28h 55m

$1,580

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

20:15-09:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 8/2

06:00-15:55

1 stop28h 55m

$1,583

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,385. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,519.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,889. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Tuesday is $2,995.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,868 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from San Francisco for as low as $1,696 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne takes 15h 55m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Melbourne every day.
There is 1 airport near Melbourne: Melbourne (MEL)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Melbourne by plane?

    San Francisco and Melbourne are 12649.8 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 15h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne were last updated today.

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

    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 San Francisco Airport to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Melbourne. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $1,147Free cancellationRating
8.1
209 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,464Free cancellationRating
7.5
947 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,751Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,064 reviews
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Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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