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

• Earliest: departs at 11:20 pm and lands at 3:15 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 3:30 pm.

The flight takes about 15h 55m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport takes 15h 55m, 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 San Francisco to Melbourne Airport range from $1,060 to $1,742, with an average of $1,347 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,060 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $1,347 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,003 round-trip via Nadi (NAN), compared to $1,559 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $729, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Melbourne Airport (MEL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

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

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

• Nadi (NAN) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,191 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,539, a difference of $348.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

Flying via Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 55m, compared with 18h 51m via Nadi (NAN) and 19h via Auckland Intl (AKL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne Airport are Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: 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 Premium Economy Class

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

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.

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.

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).