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£382 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne departing on 4/8. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne (SFO-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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23:35 - 12:15SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
12:55 - 13:25MEL-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
£762Fiji Airways
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Tue, 23 Jul - Tue, 13 Aug
23:35 - 12:15SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
13:45 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
£762Fiji Airways
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Sat, 3 Aug - Thu, 29 Aug
23:35 - 14:35SFO-MEL
22h 00m2 stops
13:45 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 40m1 stop
Sat, 14 Sep - Thu, 19 Sep
23:35 - 12:15SFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
21:00 - 13:25MEL-SFO
33h 25m2 stops
Sat, 20 Jul - Mon, 12 Aug
00:15 - 22:15SFO-MEL
29h 00m1 stop
14:25 - 22:20MEL-SFO
24h 55m1 stop
£998Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 15 Sep - Mon, 23 Sep
00:15 - 22:15SFO-MEL
29h 00m1 stop
14:25 - 22:20MEL-SFO
24h 55m1 stop
£1,038Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 29 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
22:05 - 18:10SFO-MEL
26h 05m1 stop
00:35 - 09:40MEL-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
£1,204Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 8 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
11:30 - 06:00SFO-MEL
25h 30m1 stop
07:15 - 20:15MEL-SFO
30h 00m1 stop
£1,204Singapore Airlines
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Mon, 16 Sep - Thu, 19 Sep
23:25 - 08:15SFO-MEL
15h 50mdirect
10:55 - 08:15MEL-SFO
14h 20mdirect
£1,307United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep
16:25 - 07:30SFO-MEL
22h 05m1 stop
10:55 - 08:15MEL-SFO
14h 20mdirect
£1,310United Airlines
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Mon, 9 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost £773 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is £1,529 and £1,249 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Melbourne were found on Fiji Airways (£762) and Cathay Pacific (£998). Air New Zealand proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £382.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is £644.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 55m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne take?

The duration of a direct flight to Melbourne from San Francisco is typically 15h 40m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,857 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 23:20 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 08:15.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport jets off at 23:25 and lands at 08:15.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£382
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

When to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Melbourne flights

  • Where is the best place to get dropped off at San Francisco Airport?

    If you’re getting a ride to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can avoid the traffic of the terminal drop-off zones and head instead to the Kiss & Fly area, which can be found in the Rental Car Precinct (on North McDonnell Road). From here, you can take the free AirTrain (which operates 24h a day) to your terminal. You should arrive in just a few minutes.

  • Is there on-site accommodation at the San Francisco Airport?

    Luxury on-site accommodation is available at the Grand Hyatt at San Francisco Airport, which offers soundproof rooms to all guests. The hotel can be found at the entrance to the airport, and you will have easy access to all terminals via the AirTrain’s Red Line. If you’re not in need of luxury, there are plenty of budget hotels within 2 km of San Francisco Airport.

  • What are the layover options between San Francisco and Melbourne?

    Most flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) come with a stop or two along the way. These stops depend greatly on which airline you choose to fly with. For example, Singapore Airline flights come with a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), while Cathay Pacific flights come with a stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). If you fly with Hawaiian Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Honolulu, after which you will generally also stop in either Sydney (SYD) or Brisbane (BNE).

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport was £480 for a one-way ticket and £956 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

  • You can get around quickly and easily at San Francisco Airport (SFO) thanks to the free AirTrain. The Red Line has stops at the parking areas, the BART station, and all terminals.
  • San Francisco Airport has a variety of long-term parking options for international travellers, with prices ranging from around $18 (A$ 23.40) to $36 (A$ 46.70) per day.
  • San Francisco Airport is awash with art. If you have time before your flight, check out the Aviation Library and the Aviation Museum, both of which can be found in the International Terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Thursday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Friday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Saturday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Sunday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Direct returns

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Thursday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Friday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Saturday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Sunday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11125 reviews
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - FRA
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Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne from San Francisco found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/8Sun
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
£382
2/8Fri
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
£422
13/5Mon
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
£505
18/8Sun
1 stopCathay Pacific
41h 20mSFO-MEL
£535
16/8Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
41h 20mSFO-MEL
£584
10/9Tue
2 stopsFiji Airways
24h 50mSFO-MEL
£625
17/8Sat
2 stops
25h 05mSFO-MEL
£686
21/8Wed
2 stops
25h 05mSFO-MEL
£739
27/7Sat
directUnited Airlines
15h 50mSFO-MEL
£955
14/7Sun
directUnited Airlines
15h 50mSFO-MEL
£1,043

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
15h 55mSFO-MEL
18/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
14h 10mMEL-SFO
£2,183
9/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
15h 55mSFO-MEL
18/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
14h 10mMEL-SFO
£2,183
9/5Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
39h 34mSFO-MEL
18/5Sat
directUnited Airlines
14h 10mMEL-SFO
£2,198
7/5Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
38h 55mSFO-MEL
20/11Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
34h 50mMEL-SFO
£2,535
7/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
47h 30mSFO-MEL
28/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
42h 40mMEL-SFO
£5,770
8/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
15h 55mSFO-MEL
21/11Thu
directUnited Airlines
14h 30mMEL-SFO
£8,117
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
15h 55mSFO-MEL
28/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
14h 15mMEL-SFO
£10,156

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San Francisco - Melbourne Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Cabin classes:

£981

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