Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 15h 40m to travel the 7,857 miles between San Francisco and Melbourne. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 40m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 40m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport was £547 for a one-way ticket and £955 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 23:35 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 08:15.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport jets off at 23:35 and lands at 08:15.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

What are the layover options between San Francisco and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost £695 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,313 and £1,272 respectively.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost £695 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,313 and £1,272 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/San-Francisco-SFO/Melbourne-MEL'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne were found on Fiji Airways (£705) and Philippine Airlines (£804).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne were found on Fiji Airways (£705) and Philippine Airlines (£804).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost £695 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,313 and £1,272 respectively.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne were found on Fiji Airways (£705) and Philippine Airlines (£804).

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from San Francisco and lands in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 40m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

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

Direct flights take on average 15h 40m to travel the 7,857 miles between San Francisco and Melbourne.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 23:35 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 23:35 and lands at 08:15.

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

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

What are the layover options between San Francisco and Melbourne?

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 £547 for a one-way ticket and £955 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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