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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $551

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Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:45
SFO
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,332Fiji Airways
Sun, 22 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
19h 20m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,336Fiji Airways
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
19h 20m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:25
MEL
-
SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,372Fiji Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 09:30
SFO
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MEL
31h 30m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 10:50
MEL
-
SFO
23h 05m
2 stops
$1,373Qantas Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
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22:05 - 12:45
SFO
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MEL
19h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 12:55
MEL
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SFO
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,387Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Tue, 26 May
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:05
SFO
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MEL
20h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:25
MEL
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SFO
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,403Fiji Airways
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 5 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 04:10
SFO
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MEL
34h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 12:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 30m
1 stop
$1,406Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
19h 20m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:45 - 12:25
MEL
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,409Fiji Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
10:25 - 09:30
SFO
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MEL
28h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 14:35
MEL
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SFO
26h 50m
2 stops
$1,426Qantas Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
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06:20 - 09:30
SFO
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MEL
32h 10m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 14:35
MEL
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SFO
39h 05m
2 stops
$1,445Qantas Airways
Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

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
13 Apr
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
28 Apr
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,453
Air New Zealand
24 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
6 May
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,460
Air New Zealand
6 July
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
21 July
MEL12:10Melbourne
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,462

Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
11 Feb
SFO07:00San Francisco
31h 30m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
18 Feb
MEL06:45Melbourne
23h 05m
2 stops
SFO10:50San Francisco
$1,373
Qantas Airways
26 Feb
SFO10:25San Francisco
28h 05m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
5 Mar
MEL06:45Melbourne
26h 50m
2 stops
SFO14:35San Francisco
$1,426
Qantas Airways
16 Feb
SFO06:20San Francisco
32h 10m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
22 Feb
MEL18:30Melbourne
39h 05m
2 stops
SFO14:35San Francisco
$1,445

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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 14 January 2026.
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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

13:45-12:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,332

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,336

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

13:55-13:25

1 stop17h 30m

$1,372

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

07:00-09:30

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

06:45-10:50

2 stops23h 05m

$1,373

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 26/5

08:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

$1,387

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

$1,403

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

22:30-04:10

1 stop34h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

13:55-12:25

1 stop17h 30m

$1,406

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

13:45-12:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,409

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

10:25-09:30

1 stop28h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

06:45-14:35

2 stops26h 50m

$1,426

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

06:20-09:30

1 stop32h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

18:30-14:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,445

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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, 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 $1,356. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,469.

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 $1,849. 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 $2,932.

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 $1,809 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 $1,600 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 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 $1,070Free cancellationRating
8.0
216 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,433Free cancellationRating
7.5
970 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,553Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,156 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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