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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $690

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:25SFO-MEL
20h 00m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:15 - 13:25MEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$1,425Fiji Airways
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
20:50 - 09:25SFO-MEL
18h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 12:50MEL-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
$1,433Air New Zealand
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Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 4 May
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:00SFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:30 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$1,436Fiji Airways
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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 06:00SFO-MEL
36h 05m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
05:55 - 20:30MEL-SFO
32h 35m1 stop
$1,445Philippine Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:30 - 08:35SFO-MEL
39h 05m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
09:00 - 20:15MEL-SFO
28h 15m1 stop
$1,448Philippine Airlines
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Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 6 May
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15:10 - 10:50SFO-MEL
25h 40m2 stops
Logo
08:35 - 12:05MEL-SFO
21h 30m1 stop
$1,482
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Logo
22:30 - 08:35SFO-MEL
39h 05m1 stop
Logo
14:15 - 20:10MEL-SFO
24h 55m2 stops
$1,503
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
China Eastern Logo
12:00 - 10:00SFO-MEL
28h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
22:30 - 09:00MEL-SFO
29h 30m1 stop
$1,610China Eastern
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
21:15 - 09:45SFO-AVV
18h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:40 - 17:45AVV-SFO
18h 05m1 stop
$2,162Qantas Airways
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 5 May
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 09:45SFO-AVV
18h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
10:20 - 16:55AVV-SFO
24h 35m1 stop
$2,219Qantas Airways
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Tue, 24 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Fiji Airways
26 Oct
SFO23:25San Francisco
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL13:25Melbourne
2 Nov
MEL14:15Melbourne
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,425
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Fiji Airways
10 Oct
SFO23:25San Francisco
19h 35m
1 stop
MEL13:00Melbourne
17 Oct
MEL14:30Melbourne
16h 55m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,436
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Fiji Airways
26 Sept
SFO22:35San Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:05Melbourne
5 Oct
MEL14:30Melbourne
16h 55m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,454
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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
9 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
18h 35m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
4 May
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
$1,433
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Air New Zealand
17 Nov
SFO18:39San Francisco
31h 51m
2 stops
MEL21:30Melbourne
17 Dec
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,439
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Air New Zealand
7 Mar
SFO19:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
18 Mar
MEL09:05Melbourne
21h 00m
2 stops
SFO12:05San Francisco
$1,469
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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 13 September 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 26/10

23:25-13:25

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

14:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,425

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

20:50-09:25

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,433

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

23:25-13:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

14:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,436

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

23:55-06:00

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 28/10

05:55-20:30

1 stop32h 35m

$1,445

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:30-08:35

1 stop39h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

09:00-20:15

1 stop28h 15m

$1,448

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

15:10-10:50

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

08:35-12:05

1 stop21h 30m

$1,482

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

22:30-08:35

1 stop39h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

14:15-20:10

2 stops24h 55m

$1,503

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 20/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

22:30-09:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,610

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

21:15-09:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/5

16:40-17:45

1 stop18h 05m

$2,162

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 24/2

20:15-09:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 24/3

10:20-16:55

1 stop24h 35m

$2,219

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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 $1,416. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,568.

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 $1,897. 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 $2,952.

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 $1,873 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 $1,693 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 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne takes 15h 40m
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 18h 30m, 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 $1,130Free cancellationRating
8.0
205 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,443Free cancellationRating
7.5
905 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,521Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,936 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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