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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $627

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Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 10:55SFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:05 - 11:05MEL-SFO
21h 00m2 stops
$1,458Air New Zealand
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
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11:09 - 09:25SFO-MEL
27h 16m2 stops
Logo
08:35 - 11:05MEL-SFO
21h 30m1 stop
$1,464
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:00SFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:30 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$1,476Fiji Airways
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Fri, 10 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:25SFO-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:30 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$1,490Fiji Airways
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Wed, 24 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:20 - 23:15SFO-MEL
28h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 22:15MEL-SFO
24h 40m1 stop
$1,542Cathay Pacific
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Tue, 21 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
22:30 - 04:10SFO-MEL
34h 40m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:20 - 19:30MEL-SFO
28h 10m1 stop
$1,555Philippine Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Philippine Airlines Logo
23:55 - 05:00SFO-MEL
36h 05m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
06:30 - 20:50MEL-SFO
31h 20m1 stop
$1,570Philippine Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:20 - 23:00SFO-MEL
28h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
15:35 - 21:15MEL-SFO
24h 40m1 stop
$1,621Cathay Pacific
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Fri, 24 Oct - Sun, 9 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 09:45SFO-AVV
18h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 15:55AVV-SFO
19h 55m1 stop
$2,263Qantas Airways
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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
19:19 - 15:50SFO-AVV
25h 31m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:00 - 15:55AVV-SFO
19h 55m1 stop
$2,289Qantas Airways
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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec

Philippine Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Philippine Airlines deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Philippine Airlines
8 Nov
SFO22:30San Francisco
34h 40m
1 stop
MEL04:10Melbourne
14 Nov
MEL10:20Melbourne
28h 10m
1 stop
SFO19:30San Francisco
$1,555
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Philippine Airlines
10 Sept
SFO23:55San Francisco
36h 05m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
30 Sept
MEL06:30Melbourne
31h 20m
1 stop
SFO20:50San Francisco
$1,570
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Philippine Airlines
2 Sept
SFO23:55San Francisco
37h 35m
1 stop
MEL06:30Melbourne
30 Sept
MEL06:30Melbourne
31h 20m
1 stop
SFO20:50San Francisco
$1,572
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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 Nov
SFO19:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
16 Nov
MEL09:05Melbourne
21h 00m
2 stops
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,458
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Air New Zealand
2 Nov
SFO19:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
13 Nov
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:05San Francisco
$1,482
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Air New Zealand
22 Oct
SFO13:25San Francisco
30h 20m
2 stops
MEL13:45Melbourne
29 Oct
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO12:05San Francisco
$1,485
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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 25 August 2025.
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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

09:05-11:05

2 stops21h 00m

$1,458

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

11:09-09:25

2 stops27h 16m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

08:35-11:05

1 stop21h 30m

$1,464

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

23:25-13:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

14:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,476

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

14:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,490

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

00:20-23:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

15:35-22:15

1 stop24h 40m

$1,542

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

22:30-04:10

1 stop34h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

10:20-19:30

1 stop28h 10m

$1,555

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

06:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

$1,570

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

00:20-23:00

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

15:35-21:15

1 stop24h 40m

$1,621

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

20:15-09:45

1 stop18h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/12

15:00-15:55

1 stop19h 55m

$2,263

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

19:19-15:50

2 stops25h 31m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/12

15:00-15:55

1 stop19h 55m

$2,289

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Melbourne?

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 $1,445. 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 $1,606.

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 $2,197. 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 $3,099.

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 $1,918 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 $1,753 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.

Cheap San Francisco to Melbourne flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $1,157Free cancellationRating
8.0
205 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,558Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,940 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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