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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $521

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23:25 - 13:25
SFO
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:30 - 13:40
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$1,081Fiji Airways
Sun, 29 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr
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23:25 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:40
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$1,082Fiji Airways
Sun, 2 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
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22:35 - 12:05
SFO
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MEL
20h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:55
MEL
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,113Fiji Airways
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 10 Jun
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22:35 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
20h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:55
MEL
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,116Fiji Airways
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 10 Jun
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22:35 - 12:00
SFO
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MEL
20h 25m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:40
MEL
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SFO
17h 15m
1 stop
$1,121Fiji Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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22:35 - 12:05
SFO
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MEL
20h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:40
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$1,124Fiji Airways
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 2 Aug
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12:26 - 12:00
SFO
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MEL
30h 34m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 23:19
MEL
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SFO
26h 49m
2 stops
$1,127Multiple Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
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20:08 - 14:10
SFO
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AVV
25h 02m
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20:55 - 17:45
AVV
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SFO
37h 50m
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$2,088Qantas Airways
Sun, 5 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul
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20:08 - 14:10
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AVV
25h 02m
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20:55 - 17:45
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37h 50m
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$2,090Qantas Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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18:00 - 14:20
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AVV
27h 20m
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16:40 - 10:33
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SFO
34h 53m
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$2,097Qantas Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Fiji Airways
8 May
SFO22:35San Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:05Melbourne
15 May
MEL13:30Melbourne
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO13:55San Francisco
$1,062
Fiji Airways
8 Mar
SFO23:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
22 Mar
MEL13:55Melbourne
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,064
Fiji Airways
8 Mar
SFO23:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
22 Mar
MEL13:55Melbourne
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,078

China Eastern flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best China Eastern deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
China Eastern
7 Mar
SFO12:00San Francisco
31h 05m
1 stop
MEL14:05Melbourne
27 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
40h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:00San Francisco
$1,580
China Eastern
2 Mar
SFO12:00San Francisco
31h 05m
1 stop
MEL14:05Melbourne
22 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
40h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:00San Francisco
$1,636

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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 28 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are best for you.

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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

23:25-13:25

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

14:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,081

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

23:25-12:25

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

13:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,082

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

22:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:25-13:55

1 stop17h 30m

$1,113

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:25-13:55

1 stop17h 30m

$1,116

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

22:35-12:00

1 stop20h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

13:25-13:40

1 stop17h 15m

$1,121

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

22:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

13:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,124

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/4

12:26-12:00

2 stops30h 34m

Melbourne

Sat 18/4

13:30-23:19

2 stops26h 49m

$1,127

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 5/7

20:08-14:10

2 stops25h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 18/7

20:55-17:45

1 stop37h 50m

$2,088

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

20:08-14:10

2 stops25h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/8

20:55-17:45

1 stop37h 50m

$2,090

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

18:00-14:20

2 stops27h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 8/8

16:40-10:33

2 stops34h 53m

$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 $1,395. 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 $1,401.

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 $1,691. 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 $2,760.

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 $1,709 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 $1,453 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
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $910Free cancellationRating
8.0
228 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,026Free cancellationRating
7.5
999 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,430Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,366 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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