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Cheapest round-trip
$851
Typical prices: $780-$1,154
Qantas Airways
Wed 10/7Wed 11/4
MEL - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$855
Typical prices: $747-$1,555
United Airlines
Fri 10/16Wed 10/28
MEL - SFO • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $851 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Most punctual • 86% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $1,154 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 33m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco (MEL-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Nov 4
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5:35 pm - 9:39 pm-
22h 04m
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6:10 pm - 9:30 am-
20h 20m
$851Qantas Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 4
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4:35 pm - 9:16 pm-
21h 41m
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9:30 pm - 10:35 am-
19h 05m
$851American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 5:45 pm-
37h 45m
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4:12 pm - 6:45 am-
21h 33m
$853Qantas Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 2
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12:45 pm - 8:10 am-
14h 25mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 9:30 am-
18h 45m
$854United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
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11:55 am - 8:10 am-
14h 15mnonstop
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11:35 pm - 9:30 am-
15h 55mnonstop
$855United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 26
United Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 8:10 am-
14h 15mnonstop
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7:51 pm - 8:30 am-
18h 39m
$855United Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:55 pm - 12:55 pm-
35h 00m
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10:05 pm - 10:55 am-
19h 50m
$1,139Air New Zealand
Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 17
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1:55 pm - 12:25 pm-
17h 30m
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10:05 pm - 12:45 pm-
19h 40m
$1,262Fiji Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 18
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 12:55 pm-
35h 00m
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 pm - 10:55 am-
19h 50m
$1,299Air New Zealand
Fri, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 15
Fiji Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 12:25 pm-
17h 30m
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10:05 pm - 10:50 pm-
29h 45m
$1,381Fiji Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to San Francisco departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $777 and $1,393 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $851 on American Airlines (Sep 21-Oct 4).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, 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 Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is May, where tickets cost $803 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,211 and $1,133 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,289 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$397
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

When to book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flights

  • Can I fly from Melbourne to San Francisco directly?

    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.

  • Where can I find the prayer room at Melbourne International Airport?

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

  • Are there hotels onsite at the San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Where can I find restaurants in San Francisco International Airport?

    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.

  • Is there a medical clinic at the San Francisco Airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco was $397 for a one-way ticket and $851 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and San Francisco?

    A passport is required to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $828 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,046 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $591 or less one-way and $935 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is served by 4 airports. The Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is one of the most popular in the region. However, Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin Airport (MBW), and Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) also cater to international flights to and from Melbourne.
  • Melbourne International Airport provides travellers with a useful app that informs travellers of discounted flights while ultimately aiming to make travelling from the airport as easy as possible. You will be able to use the app to calculate flight fares and discover essential information about your flight.
  • There are 3 international airports in and around San Francisco, although, when flying from Melbourne, it is best to fly to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Francisco International Airport is well-connected to the city, which means you will be able to travel to and from the airport and use it as a base during your stay.
  • You can find Hungry Jack’s, Billie Chu, and BAXA Noodle Bar restaurants in Melbourne International Airport. There are numerous family-friendly restaurants located in the airport. Billie Chu hosts a play area and a children’s menu to cater to families with younger children.
  • If you travel from San Francisco Airport to the city centre via the BART quick train, you can expect a rough travel time of 45–60min, including your wait time. The cost of this trip will be around $ 8.65 (A$ 12).
  • The train station at San Francisco airport is located in the airport opposite the Garage G. Between three and four trains depart from the station each hour and it will take you around 30min to reach downtown San Francisco via train.
  • You can find tax-free retailers in the International Terminal A of San Francisco International Airport. In International Terminal G, you will find a Duty-Free Burberry retailer where you can purchase luxury items tax-free.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Melbourne to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco. 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 Melbourne to San Francisco? 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.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 249 reviews
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
8.1Boarding
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Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

10.0 ExcellentNick, Mar 2026
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Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

Staff was very helpful, polite, efficient. Food was excellent. Business class seat very comfortable.

The business class seat was not very comfortable . Fortunately it was a short flight

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

The entire experience convinced my wife, Cathy, and me that traveling Polaris on United is the only way we’ll fly in the future. From check-in and baggage drop to the end of the 12-hour flight, the customer service was exceptional, with numerous staff members exemplifying the very best in care. On board, Andre, our primary crew chief, was sincerely friendly, a consummate professional, and, along with Freddy, one of his team members, truly among the best of the best. The captain even came through the cabin to chat with passengers—a wonderful personal touch, especially on such a long journey.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

We boarded the plane and were about to take off when we were notified that the tires had to be checked. Upon inspection, they were found to need replacement, so the entire plane had to be deboarded. After we exited the plane, United staff forced us to stay in the gate area by posting "Do Not Exit" signs on the doors connecting the gate area to the terminal. Many of us had already rebooked our flights and had no checked bags, but they told us we could not leave. This seemed inappropriate to hold people under false pretenses. When the agent told us we could leave, I asked them to please take down the "Do Not Exit" signs, as they were misleading. The agent refused, and I told them that it didn't feel right to hold people like that.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

I found the staff to not be very attentive at all. When paying for Business Class you expect a certain type of service and that was not found. They were almost rude even

Crew seemed annoyed by the fact we were there. Very unpleasant

Honestly didn’t like anything. Crew was in rush . Food was ok and there was no whiskey. Have to pay extra $ if you want to drink whiskey . They only provide wine and beer.

Compared to other international Airlines the infotainment system is need of overhaul. Doesn't have music it's got a limited selection of movies but I was impressed that an American airline was showing the documentary on John Farnham an Australian singer!

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