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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $710

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne departing on 19/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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12:07 - 12:25SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
31h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
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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
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22:05 - 12:25SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
19h 20m1 stop Nadi
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13:35 - 12:50MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
18h 15m1 stop Nadi
$1,361Fiji Airways
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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22:05 - 12:45SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
19h 40m1 stop Nadi
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13:35 - 12:50MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
18h 15m1 stop Nadi
$1,361Fiji Airways
Sun, 24 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
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21:50 - 12:20SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
19h 30m1 stop Nadi
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13:55 - 12:25MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
17h 30m1 stop Nadi
$1,361Fiji Airways
Fri, 5 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
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23:10 - 09:25SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
40h 15m2 stops Nadi Coolangatta Gold Coast
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14:30 - 13:40MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
17h 10m1 stop Nadi
$1,387Multiple Airlines
Sat, 17 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
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13:10 - 12:25SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
30h 15m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
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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
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12:00 - 09:30SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
26h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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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
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19:01 - 09:30SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
19h 29m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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20:10 - 15:55MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
38h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,902Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
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23:35 - 10:30SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
15h 55mdirect
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12:45 - 08:10MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
14h 25mdirect
$1,907United Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
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23:35 - 10:30SFO  San Francisco-MEL Melbourne
15h 55mdirect
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12:45 - 08:10MEL  Melbourne-SFO San Francisco
14h 25mdirect
$1,907United Airlines
Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

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Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Fiji Airways
24 Jan
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
31 Jan
MEL13:35Melbourne
18h 15m
1 stop
SFO12:50San Francisco
$1,361
Fiji Airways
17 Oct
SFO23:10San Francisco
19h 55m
1 stop
MEL13:05Melbourne
23 Oct
MEL14:30Melbourne
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO13:40San Francisco
$1,362
Fiji Airways
16 Sept
SFO23:25San Francisco
19h 35m
1 stop
MEL12:00Melbourne
30 Sept
MEL13:25Melbourne
17h 15m
1 stop
SFO13:40San Francisco
$1,410

Philippine Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Our best Philippine Airlines deals on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Philippine Airlines
12 Aug
SFO00:30San Francisco
35h 30m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
23 Aug
MEL08:00Melbourne
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO21:10San Francisco
$1,926
Philippine Airlines
12 Aug
SFO00:30San Francisco
35h 30m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
23 Aug
MEL08:00Melbourne
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO21:10San Francisco
$1,928
Philippine Airlines
22 Aug
SFO00:30San Francisco
35h 30m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
23 Sept
MEL08:00Melbourne
30h 10m
1 stop
SFO21:10San Francisco
$2,129

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport 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 10 August 2026.
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SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

12:07-12:25

2 stops31h 18m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

13:20-21:27

2 stops25h 07m

$1,345

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 22/1

22:05-12:25

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

13:35-12:50

1 stop18h 15m

$1,361

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 24/1

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 31/1

13:35-12:50

1 stop18h 15m

$1,361

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

21:50-12:20

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 12/2

13:55-12:25

1 stop17h 30m

$1,361

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 17/10

23:10-09:25

2 stops40h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 23/10

14:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,387

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

13:10-12:25

3 stops30h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

13:20-21:27

2 stops25h 07m

$1,392

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 19/11

12:00-09:30

1 stop26h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 7/12

06:45-10:04

2 stops22h 19m

$1,747

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 3/2

19:01-09:30

1 stop19h 29m

Melbourne

Sat 13/2

20:10-15:55

1 stop38h 45m

$1,902
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 1/2

23:35-10:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

12:45-08:10

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,907

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 31/1

23:35-10:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 10/2

12:45-08:10

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,907

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

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

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 Airport?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,574.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is on a Sunday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Sunday will often find tickets for as low as $1,701. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,778.

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 Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport from San Francisco for as low as $1,660 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.

How have San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (SFO to MEL) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$742

Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $742. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $5,439.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport takes 15h 55m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport every day.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Melbourne by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is about 12651.7 km. Typically, this will take 15h 55m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport were last updated today.

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    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 Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport with momondo
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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $916Free cancellationRating
8.0
252 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,032Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,081 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,440Free cancellationRating
7.4
10,098 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

    United Airlines flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport start from $1,440 round-trip. Over the 7 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $2,176 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Melbourne?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Melbourne from San Francisco.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

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