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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport from £459

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£772

One-way from

£459

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£853
24/8-31/8
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 53m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 7/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 35m total
  • San Francisco to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Sun 24/822:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/808:35MEL - SFO
2 stops21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£772
Wed 24/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 5/1009:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/7£779
Sat 2/822:55SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 20mFiji Airways
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/7£809
Tue 2/923:35SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/910:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7£875
Sat 23/801:05SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific
Sun 31/807:25MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7£885
Wed 3/1205:45SFO - MEL
2 stops31h 15mDelta
Wed 10/1210:10MEL - SFO
2 stops30h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/7£894
Sun 28/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop18h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 11/1021:00MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7£936

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 24/8

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

08:35-12:43

2 stops21h 08m

£772

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 24/9

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 5/10

09:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

£779

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

22:55-12:15

1 stop20h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

£809

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

23:35-08:15

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

10:55-08:15

Nonstop14h 20m

£875

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

01:05-22:15

1 stop28h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

07:25-22:55

1 stop32h 30m

£885

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

05:45-08:00

2 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

10:10-21:58

2 stops30h 48m

£894

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 28/9

22:00-09:20

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 11/10

21:00-16:45

1 stop37h 45m

£936

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

£459

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 7/9

23:35-08:15

Nonstop15h 40m

£497

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 24/12

17:15-08:00

1 stop19h 45m

£507

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines, andChina Airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
744 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
201 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,951 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £779, Philippine Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Philippine Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £809 and £875, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Philippine Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £459. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport on time: Virgin Australia (61%), United Airlines (61%), SWISS (61%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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