Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco usually depart from Melbourne (MLB) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne to San Francisco pass through?

Connecting flights from Melbourne to San Francisco most commonly pass through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $453 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $97. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Melbourne to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,486 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Melbourne to San Francisco changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $463 to $3,608. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Melbourne to San Francisco looking right now?

One-way fares from Melbourne to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $251, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 8h 55m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Melbourne and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Melbourne (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne to San Francisco flight?

Round-trip flights from Melbourne to San Francisco range from $428 to $550, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Round-trip flights from Melbourne to San Francisco typically range from $428 to $550. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $463, on American Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

American Airlines ($463) and Delta ($539) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Melbourne to San Francisco according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Melbourne to San Francisco route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Flights via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $497. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Melbourne to San Francisco which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Melbourne to San Francisco layovers at 4h 59m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

11:27 am - 11:17 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 50m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

9:50 pm - 10:56 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

10h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$463American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

6:00 am - 12:25 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

9h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:50 pm - 10:56 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

10h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$488American Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

11:27 am - 11:17 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 50m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

5:00 am - 5:08 pmSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

9h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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11:27 am - 11:17 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

14h 50m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

11:58 am - 10:56 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

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$515American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

6:43 pm - 11:58 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:42 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

9h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$539Delta

Fri, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 15

3:20 pm - 10:51 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

10h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:30 pm - 10:34 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

9h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$539Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27

6:00 am - 12:25 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

9h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

5:00 am - 5:08 pmSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

9h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$539American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26

6:00 am - 12:25 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

9h 25m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

9:50 pm - 10:56 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

10h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$560American Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Nov 26

11:27 am - 7:42 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

11h 15m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Los Angeles

9:50 pm - 10:56 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

10h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$565American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 12

11:25 am - 6:56 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

10h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:59 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

7h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14

11:12 am - 3:59 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

7h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

2:30 pm - 9:45 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

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2:30 pm - 9:45 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

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10:59 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

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6:00 am - 12:42 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

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11:59 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

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2:30 pm - 9:45 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

10h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:25 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

9h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

2:30 pm - 8:06 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

8h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:59 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

8h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 12:42 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

9h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:59 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10

2:30 pm - 8:06 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

8h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:28 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

13h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$645Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 12:27 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

9h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:03 am - 11:06 pmSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

13h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas

$785American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 13

6:00 am - 12:27 pmMLB Melbourne-SFO San Francisco

9h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:23 pm - 12:14 pmSFO San Francisco-MLB Melbourne

9h 51m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

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How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne to San Francisco? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Melbourne to San Francisco takes 00m, covering 2,486 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Melbourne to San Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from Melbourne to San Francisco range from $428 to $550, with an average of $468 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Melbourne to San Francisco changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $463 to $3,608. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Melbourne to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from Melbourne to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $251, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco usually depart from Melbourne (MLB) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Melbourne to San Francisco pass through?
Connecting flights from Melbourne to San Francisco most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 30% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $453 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $97.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 8h 55m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Melbourne (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $453, about $97 less than Friday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Melbourne to San Francisco trip for February. Fares historically average $376 round-trip in that month - typically $174 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Francisco Airport.

• Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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