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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 10:55 am and lands at 1:18 am
• Latest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 3:08 am.

The flight takes about 14h 23m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco takes 14h 23m, covering 7,857 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco range from $801 to $1,296, with an average of $976 over the past 12 months. Anything below $801 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $976 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $854 round-trip via Nadi (NAN), compared to $1,197 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Melbourne Airport to San Francisco flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Virgin Australia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Melbourne Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $759.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Melbourne Airport to San Francisco route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 39m.

One-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $919 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,263, a difference of $344.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Melbourne Airport and San Francisco.

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 53m, compared with 19h 01m via Nadi (NAN) and 19h 13m via Auckland Intl (AKL).

San Francisco is 18 hours behind Melbourne Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Melbourne Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Australia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You will be able to find some direct flights from major airports in Melbourne to San Francisco International Airport. These flights will reduce your travel time by up to five hours in comparison to connecting flights that can take as long as 19h. United Airlines provides direct flights for this route.

Opposite the Departures Area of Melbourne International Airport, you will find multi-faith prayer rooms. There is no cost to access these prayer rooms.

You will be able to find numerous choices for accommodation once you have landed at the San Francisco International Airport. There are quite a few hotels located onsite and several more are located nearby. You will be able to get to nearby hotels either by using the hotel's shuttle service or by hailing a cab.

There are several choices for restaurants located within the airport. You will be able to find food services whether you are in Terminal 3, 2, or 1, as each terminal caters to travellers needs. Cat Cora's Kitchen restaurant can be found in Terminal 2; this restaurant is a great choice for travellers who enjoy health-conscious meals above fast food.

The San Francisco International Airport provides all the necessary services for travellers, including a medical clinic. Should you need any health care once you have landed, you will be able to find the medical clinic at the International Terminal Departures area on Level 3 of the airport.