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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $523

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 12:45
SFO
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,103Fiji Airways
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
19h 20m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,113Fiji Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:00
SFO
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:55
MEL
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,114Fiji Airways
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
Fiji Airways Logo
23:05 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
19h 20m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,118Fiji Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:25 - 13:00
SFO
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MEL
19h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:55
MEL
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$1,121Fiji Airways
Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
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08:43 - 12:45
SFO
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MEL
34h 02m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 21:38
MEL
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SFO
25h 53m
2 stops
$1,203Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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20:50 - 09:25
SFO
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MEL
18h 35m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 12:55
MEL
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SFO
17h 45m
1 stop
$1,363Air New Zealand
Tue, 24 Mar - Wed, 6 May
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20:13 - 14:10
SFO
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AVV
24h 57m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 10:55
AVV
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SFO
31h 00m
2 stops
$1,942Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
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22:30 - 14:10
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AVV
22h 40m
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10:30 - 17:45
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24h 15m
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$2,090Qantas Airways
Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
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10:12 - 14:20
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AVV
35h 08m
2 stops
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06:00 - 17:45
AVV
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SFO
28h 45m
1 stop
$2,097Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 May - Sun, 7 Jun

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
24 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
18h 35m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
6 May
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,363
Air New Zealand
26 May
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
7 June
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,366
Air New Zealand
24 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
6 May
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,383

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Fiji Airways
8 Mar
SFO23:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
18 Mar
MEL13:45Melbourne
17h 40m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,103
Fiji Airways
13 Mar
SFO23:05San Francisco
19h 20m
1 stop
MEL12:25Melbourne
22 Mar
MEL13:55Melbourne
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,113
Fiji Airways
3 Apr
SFO23:25San Francisco
19h 35m
1 stop
MEL13:00Melbourne
10 Apr
MEL13:30Melbourne
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO13:55San Francisco
$1,114

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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 17 February 2026.
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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

23:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,103

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

13:55-13:25

1 stop17h 30m

$1,113

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 3/4

23:25-13:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

13:30-13:55

1 stop17h 25m

$1,114

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

23:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

13:55-13:25

1 stop17h 30m

$1,118

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 3/4

23:25-13:00

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

13:30-13:55

1 stop17h 25m

$1,121

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

08:43-12:45

2 stops34h 02m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-21:38

2 stops25h 53m

$1,203

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

20:50-09:25

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

12:10-12:55

1 stop17h 45m

$1,363

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

20:13-14:10

2 stops24h 57m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 30/6

20:55-10:55

2 stops31h 00m

$1,942

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 9/8

22:30-14:10

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 23/8

10:30-17:45

1 stop24h 15m

$2,090

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

10:12-14:20

2 stops35h 08m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 7/6

06:00-17:45

1 stop28h 45m

$2,097

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, July 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 $1,402. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of July, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,408.

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 $1,700. 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 $2,773.

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 $1,722 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 $1,460 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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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

4 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne takes 15h 55m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Melbourne every day.
There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From San Francisco there are direct flights to 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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Rating
Free cancellation
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $915Free cancellationRating
8.0
225 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,031Free cancellationRating
7.5
991 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,437Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,308 reviews
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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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