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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $688

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Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 15:35SFO-MEL
26h 35m2 stops
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18:50 - 10:39MEL-SFO
34h 49m2 stops
$1,465Air Canada
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan
Fiji Airways Logo
22:05 - 12:45SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
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13:55 - 13:25MEL-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$1,466Fiji Airways
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Sun, 15 Feb - Fri, 20 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 10:55SFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
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09:05 - 11:05MEL-SFO
21h 00m2 stops
$1,477Air New Zealand
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Thu, 4 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 09:25SFO-MEL
18h 35m1 stop
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18:50 - 11:05MEL-SFO
35h 15m1 stop
$1,490Air New Zealand
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Sun, 7 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
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13:20 - 23:40SFO-MEL
39h 20m2 stops
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07:10 - 12:20MEL-SFO
23h 10m2 stops
$1,516Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 14:15SFO-MEL
25h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:10 - 10:39MEL-SFO
21h 29m2 stops
$1,522Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 12:05SFO-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
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13:30 - 15:55MEL-SFO
21h 25m1 stop
$1,551Qantas Airways
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 10:20SFO-MEL
19h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:45 - 15:55MEL-SFO
19h 10m1 stop
$1,553Qantas Airways
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Tue, 9 Dec - Tue, 23 Dec
American Airlines Logo
20:15 - 09:35SFO-MEL
18h 20m1 stop
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08:00 - 11:04MEL-SFO
21h 04m2 stops
$1,618American Airlines
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Tue, 17 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
American Airlines Logo
20:15 - 10:20SFO-MEL
19h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 10:04MEL-SFO
22h 04m2 stops
$1,619American Airlines
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Tue, 9 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Fiji Airways
15 Feb
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
20 Mar
MEL13:55Melbourne
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,466
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Fiji Airways
1 Mar
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
12 Apr
MEL13:30Melbourne
16h 55m
1 stop
SFO13:25San Francisco
$1,468
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Fiji Airways
31 Oct
SFO23:25San Francisco
19h 20m
1 stop
MEL12:45Melbourne
9 Nov
MEL14:15Melbourne
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO12:25San Francisco
$1,474
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Air Canada flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Our best Air Canada deals on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Air Canada
7 Dec
SFO18:00San Francisco
26h 35m
2 stops
MEL15:35Melbourne
17 Jan
MEL18:50Melbourne
34h 49m
2 stops
SFO10:39San Francisco
$1,465
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Air Canada
28 Feb
SFO18:52San Francisco
25h 23m
2 stops
MEL15:15Melbourne
14 Mar
MEL07:10Melbourne
23h 10m
2 stops
SFO12:20San Francisco
$1,500
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Air Canada
17 Feb
SFO18:52San Francisco
24h 23m
2 stops
MEL14:15Melbourne
17 Mar
MEL07:00Melbourne
23h 20m
2 stops
SFO12:20San Francisco
$1,506
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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 30 October 2025.
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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

18:00-15:35

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

18:50-10:39

2 stops34h 49m

$1,465

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 15/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

13:55-13:25

1 stop17h 30m

$1,466

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

19:50-10:55

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

09:05-11:05

2 stops21h 00m

$1,477

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

19:50-09:25

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

18:50-11:05

1 stop35h 15m

$1,490

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

13:20-23:40

2 stops39h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

07:10-12:20

2 stops23h 10m

$1,516

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

18:00-14:15

2 stops25h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

08:10-10:39

2 stops21h 29m

$1,522

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

20:15-12:05

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

13:30-15:55

1 stop21h 25m

$1,551

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

20:15-10:20

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 23/12

15:45-15:55

1 stop19h 10m

$1,553

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

20:15-09:35

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

08:00-11:04

2 stops21h 04m

$1,618

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

20:15-10:20

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

07:00-10:04

2 stops22h 04m

$1,619

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of July is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $1,510.

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 $1,913. 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 $2,978.

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 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 $1,868 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 $1,692 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.

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 October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive 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

$1,174

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 $1,174. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $7,195.
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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  • How far is San Francisco to Melbourne by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is about 12651.5 km. Typically, this will take 18h 05m 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.

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  • 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?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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Rating
Free cancellation
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $1,140Free cancellationRating
8.0
208 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,455Free cancellationRating
7.5
925 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,766Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,998 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 $1,766 round-trip. Over the 4 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $2,232 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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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.

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