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$486 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 6/23. 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
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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8:15 am - 4:35 pmSFO-MEL
38h 20m1 stop
4:45 pm - 8:25 pmMEL-SFO
22h 40m1 stop
Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 6
11:35 pm - 12:30 pmSFO-MEL
18h 55m1 stop
11:55 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
31h 25m1 stop
$809Fiji Airways
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 6
11:35 pm - 12:15 pmSFO-MEL
18h 40m1 stop
1:45 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$816Fiji Airways
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Sat, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 30
7:50 am - 3:35 pmSFO-MEL
38h 45m1 stop
3:45 pm - 10:10 pmMEL-SFO
23h 25m1 stop
Sat, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 10
10:00 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
8:45 am - 12:50 pmMEL-SFO
21h 05m1 stop
$953Air New Zealand
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Sun, Aug 18 - Sun, Aug 25
10:00 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
19h 50m1 stop
6:15 pm - 12:50 pmMEL-SFO
35h 35m1 stop
$974Air New Zealand
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Sun, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 24
11:50 pm - 5:00 amSFO-MEL
36h 10m1 stop
8:00 am - 8:50 pmMEL-SFO
29h 50m1 stop
$1,007Philippine Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 25
11:50 pm - 5:00 amSFO-MEL
36h 10m1 stop
8:00 am - 8:50 pmMEL-SFO
29h 50m1 stop
$1,149Philippine Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 25
12:15 am - 10:15 pmSFO-MEL
29h 00m1 stop
3:35 pm - 10:15 pmMEL-SFO
24h 40m1 stop
$1,220Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 28
12:15 am - 11:15 pmSFO-MEL
29h 00m1 stop
3:25 pm - 10:20 pmMEL-SFO
24h 55m1 stop
$1,238Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 15

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 San Francisco to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Melbourne cost $868 and was between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,391.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, 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 is March, where tickets cost $970 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,919 and $1,568 respectively.

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

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, 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, 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 cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with Fiji Airways for $543. Fiji Airways proposed a round-trip connection from $809 and Air New Zealand from $953.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Melbourne?

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.
There is just one airline that flies from San Francisco to Melbourne direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $840.

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

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 15h 55m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm 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?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem 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?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 15h 40m.

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Cheapest flight

$486
Flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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 round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne was $486 for a one-way ticket and $748 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Melbourne?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco?

    Auckland is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip 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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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Melbourne?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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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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.
6/23Sun
2 stops
41h 45mSFO-MEL
$486
6/28Fri
2 stops
46h 00mSFO-AVV
$487
6/19Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 40mSFO-MEL
$543
5/14Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
19h 40mSFO-MEL
$549
8/3Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
27h 30mSFO-MEL
$807
8/4Sun
2 stopsQantas Airways
21h 54mSFO-MEL
$855
6/4Tue
1 stopAir New Zealand
19h 50mSFO-MEL
$884
6/4Tue
2 stopsAir New Zealand
25h 25mSFO-MEL
$938
7/26Fri
1 stopCathay Pacific
28h 20mSFO-MEL
$1,028
6/4Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
31h 35mSFO-AVV
$1,204

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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.
5/8Wed
multi-stopFiji Airways
24h 30mSFO-MEL
11/21Thu
multi-stopFiji Airways
18h 10mMEL-SFO
$1,269
5/8Wed
multi-stop
24h 30mSFO-MEL
11/21Thu
multi-stop
20h 45mMEL-SFO
$1,300
5/11Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
29h 00mSFO-MEL
6/4Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
29h 15mMEL-SFO
$1,430
5/8Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
29h 15mSFO-MEL
11/21Thu
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 40mMEL-SFO
$1,503
5/8Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
41h 05mSFO-MEL
11/20Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
26h 15mMEL-SFO
$1,882
5/8Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
53h 05mSFO-MEL
11/20Wed
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
26h 15mMEL-SFO
$1,883
5/11Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
38h 30mSFO-MEL
5/19Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
40h 15mMEL-SFO
$2,294
5/7Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
38h 55mSFO-MEL
11/20Wed
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
34h 50mMEL-SFO
$3,300
5/11Sat
multi-stopChina Southern
51h 05mSFO-MEL
5/19Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
45h 15mMEL-SFO
$3,970
5/11Sat
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
37h 55mSFO-MEL
5/23Thu
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
39h 50mMEL-SFO
$11,803

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San Francisco - Melbourne Flights

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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