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$401 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 23
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10:05 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 12:25 pmMEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$845Fiji Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 9
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11:25 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 12:25 pmMEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$846Fiji Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 28
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11:25 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MEL
19h 20m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 12:25 pmMEL-SFO
17h 10m1 stop
$886Fiji Airways
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 29
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11:25 pm - 1:00 pmSFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 1:25 pmMEL-SFO
17h 00m1 stop
$887Fiji Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
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11:55 pm - 5:00 amSFO-MEL
36h 05m1 stop
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6:30 am - 8:50 pmMEL-SFO
31h 20m1 stop
$906Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Oct 1
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11:55 pm - 6:30 amSFO-MEL
37h 35m1 stop
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8:00 am - 8:50 pmMEL-SFO
29h 50m1 stop
$931Philippine Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Wed, Aug 27
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11:25 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
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8:15 am - 1:25 pmMEL-SFO
22h 10m2 stops
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
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10:05 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
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8:35 am - 12:50 pmMEL-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
$972Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
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10:05 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
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8:35 am - 12:50 pmMEL-SFO
21h 15m1 stop
$987Air New Zealand
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
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4:03 pm - 10:50 amSFO-MEL
25h 47m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 11:57 pmMEL-SFO
28h 52m2 stops
$1,038
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Melbourne flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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 Airport is February, where tickets cost $947 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,759 and $1,701 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,303, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$401
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
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.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • What are the layover options between San Francisco and Melbourne?

    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).

  • 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 $401 for a one-way ticket and $845 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    When flying out of San Francisco you will be using San Francisco. You will be landing at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), also known as Melbourne.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $942 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 $1,279 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and MEL 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $827 or less one-way and $1,238 or less round-trip.
  • You can get around quickly and easily at San Francisco Airport (SFO) thanks to the free AirTrain. The Red Line has stops at the parking areas, the BART station, and all terminals.
  • San Francisco Airport has a variety of long-term parking options for international travellers, with prices ranging from around $18 (A$ 23.40) to $36 (A$ 46.70) per day.
  • San Francisco Airport is awash with art. If you have time before your flight, check out the Aviation Library and the Aviation Museum, both of which can be found in the International Terminal.

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

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

Direct departures

San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne. 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 San Francisco to Melbourne? 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 202 reviews
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

4.0 OkayChristopher, Jun 2025NAN - SYD
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

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.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

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

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

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.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

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.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

As before, my only problem was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arrival at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Short staffs, I ask stewardess to bring me cognac twice during dinner but they didn't bring it!

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Overall, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

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