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Find cheap one-way flights from San Francisco to Melbourne starting at US$263.

For as little as US$263, you can take your next adventure to Melbourne without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from San Francisco below.

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Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

San Francisco to Melbourne Flight time & Schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. F92678

    08:06

    SFO

    1.5h

    09:34

    ONT

    S--WTFS
  2. FJ811

    23:55

    LAX

    10.8h

    05:45

    NAN

    SMTWTFS
  3. FJ935

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
  4. UA1175

    09:20

    SFO

    5.7h

    11:59

    HNL

    SMTWTFS
  5. JQ002

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S
  6. AS877

    11:25

    SFO

    5.6h

    13:59

    HNL

    SMTWTFS
  7. JQ002

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S
  8. UA2153

    12:55

    SFO

    1.5h

    14:27

    LAX

    SMTWT--
  9. UA1170

    17:20

    LAX

    6.0h

    21:23

    HNL

    SMTWTFS
  10. JQ002

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S
  11. F93308

    14:18

    SFO

    1.6h

    15:55

    LAX

    SM-WTFS
  12. FJ811

    23:55

    LAX

    10.8h

    05:45

    NAN

    SMTWTFS
  13. FJ935

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
  14. AS1059

    14:30

    SFO

    2.2h

    16:40

    SEA

    SMTWTFS
  15. AS656

    18:31

    SEA

    6.5h

    22:59

    HNL

    SMTWTFS
  16. JQ002

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S
  17. UA1960

    14:55

    SFO

    1.5h

    16:27

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
  18. UA1170

    17:20

    LAX

    6.0h

    21:23

    HNL

    SMTWTFS
  19. JQ002

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S
  20. AA1892

    18:04

    SFO

    1.5h

    19:33

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
  21. AA297

    18:40

    LAX

    6.0h

    22:41

    HNL

    SMTWTFS
  22. JQ002

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S
  23. F94594

    19:00

    SFO

    1.5h

    20:32

    LAX

    -MTW-FS
  24. FJ811

    23:55

    LAX

    10.8h

    05:45

    NAN

    SMTWTFS
  25. FJ935

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
  26. FJ871

    23:00

    SFO

    11.4h

    05:25

    NAN

    -M-W--S
  27. FJ935

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS

When is the cheapest time to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

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Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

We have a range of prices from different airlines providing flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. Check below for the journey which best suits your travel needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,382.
  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 15 hours 55 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL): Lufthansa, Virgin Australia, Swiss Airlines and United Airlines.

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

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1
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San Francisco to Melbourne Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$263
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$866
Off-season for travelApril
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance12,650.89 km
Average flight time15 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineAir India