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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne from $480

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — MEL
May 13 — May 201
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The best prices from San Francisco to Melbourne are usually found in March or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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December

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March

Round-trip from

$1,088

One-way from

$481
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Melbourne on a Thursday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 26% on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,150. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,234.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Melbourne in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $791.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne (SFO - MEL)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Melbourne in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Fiji Airways for the route between San Francisco and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Fiji Airways flights we've come across from San Francisco to Melbourne. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 10/2211:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 11/611:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$810
Tue 8/1311:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 8/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$818
Sat 8/1011:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 8/221:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$841
Thu 8/811:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Wed 8/2111:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$865
Sat 8/311:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 8/2412:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$879
Wed 8/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 8/221:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$958
Tue 6/2511:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 7/111:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,074
Tue 10/811:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 10/151:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,114
Mon 5/2011:50 amSFO - MEL
3 stops55h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 6/1211:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,249

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Francisco and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Melbourne. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sun 8/1810:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/312:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$906
Sun 8/1810:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/39:15 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$916
Mon 8/510:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/198:45 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$933
Tue 8/134:50 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/2012:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$937
Sun 8/1810:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/39:15 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$943
Sun 8/1110:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/2212:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$952
Mon 8/510:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/199:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$953
Sun 7/2110:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop29h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/139:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$996
Mon 9/910:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/2412:10 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$998

Cheap San Francisco to Melbourne flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 5/161:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$818
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 6/1211:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$895
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$947
Tue 6/257:50 amSFO - MEL
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/143:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$949
Thu 5/911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Wed 6/1211:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$959
Thu 5/911:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/161:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$961
Thu 5/911:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/610:15 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$994
Thu 5/2311:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,001
Tue 6/187:50 amSFO - MEL
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/33:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,019

San Francisco to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 10/2211:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 11/611:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop31h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$810
Tue 8/1311:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 8/2012:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$818
Sat 8/1011:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 8/221:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$841
Thu 8/811:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Wed 8/2111:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$865
Sun 8/410:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/1112:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$906
Sun 8/1810:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/39:15 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$916
Tue 10/2211:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/69:00 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$921
Tue 8/134:50 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/2012:10 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$937
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$947

Non-stop flights to Melbourne from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. If you're looking for other options for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 8/311:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/1810:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,439
Fri 6/711:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/1410:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,489
Tue 7/1611:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2310:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,529
Tue 8/1311:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2010:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,640
Tue 10/2211:35 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/61:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,641
Sun 10/2711:55 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/61:00 pmMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,642
Mon 8/1211:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2310:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,691
Fri 8/911:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2310:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,741
Thu 6/2711:25 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1010:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,991

San Francisco to Melbourne flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Melbourne should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/8$818
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$947
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/289:45 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,049
Wed 5/158:15 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/279:30 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,139
Sun 5/121:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop40h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/42:25 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/8$1,171
Sun 5/121:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop40h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/1911:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop39h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/8$1,173
Wed 5/156:55 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2911:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,188
Mon 5/1312:15 amSFO - MEL
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/282:25 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/8$1,206
Fri 5/177:45 amSFO - MEL
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/263:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,207

One-way flights to Melbourne from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne should utilize the search form above.
Mon 8/510:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/7$480
Tue 8/610:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/8$481
Sun 6/237:50 amSFO - MEL
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$486
Wed 6/267:50 amSFO - AVV
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$492
Tue 6/187:50 amSFO - MEL
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$505
Mon 6/247:50 amSFO - AVV
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$506
Mon 6/247:50 amSFO - MEL
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$527
Tue 5/1411:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$543
Sat 5/1111:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/7$544

Find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within your budget

Customize 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, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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$810 - $1,406

Route

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Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop18h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

1 stop31h 25m

$810

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/13

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 8/20

1 stop17h 30m

$818

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/18

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 9/3

1 stop17h 40m

$906

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop18h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

2 stops38h 20m

$921

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 11/3

1 stop37h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 11/23

1 stop30h 45m

$1,036

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 11/4

1 stop29h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 11/15

1 stop24h 40m

$1,090

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/2

1 stop26h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 11/13

2 stops26h 50m

$1,127

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

2 stops23h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 8/21

2 stops21h 33m

$1,217

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 11/3

1 stop32h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 11/13

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,406

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When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is currently $507 while a round-trip flight costs $1,037. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne (average of $1,088). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,802). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,498

February

$1,156

March

$1,088

April

$1,397

May

$1,462

June

$1,570

July

$1,802

August

$1,477

September

$1,476

October

$1,562

November

$1,472

December

$1,698

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Philippine Airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
581 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
635 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Hawaiian Airlines
8.0
Very good
2,315 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
249 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
928 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

They’re so kind and professional on ANA, I ordered a special meal and they were lovely throughout. Always kind and efficient, felt cared for in the sky

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. On average, San Francisco has 1 outbound flight to Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Fiji Airways for just $810, but on average you can expect to pay $919.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne under $1,500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is less than $2,177.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Melbourne for under $900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $900.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne round-trip?

    Fiji Airways, at $810, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne one-way?

    $480 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $543 and $719, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Cathay Pacific, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $896. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne) can be booked for $634 on average our data indicates $4,462 when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • What does SFO to MEL mean?

    SFO and MEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to MEL refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne Airport. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that have layovers, most of them stop in Auckland.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Auckland?

    The majority of Auckland visitors spend their time at Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Aotea Square. Those on a layover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Aotea Square can do so by traveling 10.9 mi, 11.4 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Auckland Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Auckland Intl for about $31 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Melbourne flights?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Melbourne layover in Nadi least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Melbourne flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Melbourne flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Melbourne flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Melbourne flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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