How many flights depart from San Francisco to Melbourne on average per day?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and Melbourne is 4 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 23:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Melbourne?

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Melbourne

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

United Airlines, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from San Francisco according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Melbourne on average per week?

28 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Melbourne as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne?

There are 3 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne as of August 2026.

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.

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12:07 - 12:25SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

31h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

13:20 - 21:27MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

25h 07m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,345Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

22:05 - 12:25SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 20m1 stop Nadi

13:35 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

18h 15m1 stop Nadi

$1,361Fiji Airways

Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

22:05 - 12:45SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 40m1 stop Nadi

13:35 - 12:50MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

18h 15m1 stop Nadi

$1,361Fiji Airways

Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan

21:50 - 12:20SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 30m1 stop Nadi

13:55 - 12:25MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

17h 30m1 stop Nadi

$1,361Fiji Airways

Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

23:10 - 09:25SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

40h 15m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast

14:30 - 13:40MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

17h 10m1 stop Nadi

$1,387Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

13:10 - 12:25SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

30h 15m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

13:20 - 21:27MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

25h 07m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,392Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

12:00 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

26h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

06:45 - 10:04MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

22h 19m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,747Qantas Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

19:01 - 09:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 29m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

20:10 - 15:55MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

38h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,902Qantas Airways

Wed, 3 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb

23:35 - 10:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

12:45 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 25mdirect

$1,906United Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

23:35 - 10:30SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

12:45 - 08:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 25mdirect

$1,906United Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

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08:30 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

22h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 07:42MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 32m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$1,857Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

00:30 - 05:00SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

08:00 - 21:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,926Philippine Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

00:30 - 05:00SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

35h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

08:00 - 21:10MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

$1,928Philippine Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

08:30 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

22h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:05 - 20:23MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

20h 18m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$1,977Multiple Airlines

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08:30 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

22h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

17:25 - 20:23MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

19h 58m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$1,977Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

19:42 - 08:00SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

43h 18m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

10:45 - 20:23MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

26h 38m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$1,998Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

22:05 - 10:55SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

19h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl

21:00 - 06:50MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

26h 50m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,025Air New Zealand

Tue, 11 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug

08:30 - 23:35SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

22h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:10 - 07:42MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

30h 32m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

$2,027Multiple Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

23:20 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

10:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 10mdirect

$3,039United Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

23:20 - 08:15SFO San Francisco-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

10:55 - 08:05MEL Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 10mdirect

$3,039United Airlines

Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

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24 Jan

SFO22:05San Francisco

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MEL12:45Melbourne

31 Jan

MEL13:35Melbourne

18h 15m

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SFO12:50San Francisco

$1,361

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19h 55m

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23 Oct

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$1,362

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16 Sept

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12 Aug

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35h 30m

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MEL08:00Melbourne

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SFO21:10San Francisco

$1,926

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35h 30m

1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

23 Aug

MEL08:00Melbourne

30h 10m

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SFO21:10San Francisco

$1,928

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22 Aug

SFO00:30San Francisco

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1 stop

MEL05:00Melbourne

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MEL08:00Melbourne

30h 10m

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SFO21:10San Francisco

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1 stop38h 45m

$1,902

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SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

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12:45-08:10

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$1,906

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SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

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23:35-10:30

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12:45-08:10

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,906

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,460 to $2,181.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,345.

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 $1,540. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,574.

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 $1,701. 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 $2,777.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,866 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 $1,660 on momondo.

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

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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 12650.1 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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne?
There are 3 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne as of August 2026.
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.

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $916	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 252 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,032	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,081 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,440	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,098 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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