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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Melbourne to San Francisco

November 4 - November 18

Cheapest
Best

MEL - San Francisco

$1,205

$846

Round trip

August 11 - August 18

Best

MEL - San Francisco

$1,252

$865

Round trip

August 15 - August 29

Best

MEL - San Francisco

$1,222

$874

Round trip

October 4 - October 21

Best

MEL - San Francisco

$1,253

$880

Round trip

October 13 - October 20

Best

MEL - San Francisco

$1,264

$882

Round trip

August 12 - August 19

Best

MEL - San Francisco

$1,243

$884

Round trip

August 2 - August 29

MEL - San Francisco

$1,188

$902

Round trip

August 19 - August 31

MEL - San Francisco

$1,225

$913

Round trip

August 1 - August 10

Earliest

MEL - San Francisco

$1,219

$913

Round trip

September 4 - September 26

MEL - San Francisco

$1,294

$930

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco cover a substantial distance of 12,652 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This significant travel distance means journeys often involve multiple segments and a considerable amount of time in transit. Understanding the typical duration and connection patterns can help you plan your trip more effectively.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, fares typically range from $971โ€“$1775, with a median price of $1289. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial for tracking fare changes.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco, January stands out with a median fare of $927. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $1017, and November presents a median of $1086. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.
Regarding direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, only 5.6% of itineraries are non-stop, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This prevalence of connecting flights significantly impacts the overall travel time.
The typical journey from Melbourne to San Francisco takes approximately 37h 55m, including connections. This median duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the common necessity of multiple stopovers. Travelers should factor in this extensive travel time when planning their itinerary and consider the layover durations.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco

Regular price: $1,065 - $1,536

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is between $1065 and $1536. The current lowest deal is $846 with Fiji Airways, for travel from November 4 to November 18.

now $846

Low $1,065

High $1,536

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $927. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1843. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $927

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,843

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Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to San Francisco

Fri, Jun 19

โŒ› Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Fiji Airways

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

$1,386

$1,168

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

โŒ› Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Fiji Airways

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

$1,163

$1,135

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

โŒ› Last-Minute

AVV - San Francisco

Jetstar

Melbourne (AVV) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,325

$1,057

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Jetstar

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,166

$1,012

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

โŒ› Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Jetstar

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

$1,194

$1,111

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

โŒ› Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

QantasLink

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

QantasLink

$1,178

$1,133

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$1,585ย ย โ†’ย ย $1,026

35%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

$1,553ย ย โ†’ย ย $1,032

34%

1 night

Dec 7 - Dec 8

$1,516ย ย โ†’ย ย $996

34%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

$1,513ย ย โ†’ย ย $996

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to San Francisco are above the typical level at $846.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $927 for Melbourne to San Francisco.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 37h 55m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is 37h 55m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 5.6% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights the dominant option.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Melbourne to San Francisco was found with Fiji Airways for $846.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for Melbourne to San Francisco flights appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a primary departure point for flights to San Francisco, offering a range of options.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$846

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Melbourne to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1003

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a primary gateway to San Francisco from Melbourne.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, rail)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$407

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, especially for travelers seeking direct BART public transit access to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$961

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major international airport that often experiences fewer weather-related delays than SFO.

๐Ÿ“ ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$687

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network, serving as a reliable alternative for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$583

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country, with faster security processes.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1128

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded terminal environment.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1576

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From MEL

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Oct 09

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$7,626

$5,349

Save $2,277

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Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$7,590

$5,376

Save $2,214

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Oct 28

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$7,469

$5,385

Save $2,084

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Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,562

$5,417

Save $2,145

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Sep 11

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,219

$5,498

Save $1,721

From MEL

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Oct 09

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,634

$5,515

Save $2,119

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Oct 20

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,599

$5,582

Save $2,017

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Oct 21

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,559

$5,583

Save $1,976

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Oct 07

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,565

$5,622

Save $1,943

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Oct 20

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,559

$5,623

Save $1,936

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Aug 10

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,730

$5,738

Save $1,992

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Oct 08

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,646

$5,767

Save $1,879

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Nov 19

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,009

$2,438

Save $571

From MEL

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Aug 28

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$7,817

$5,761

Save $2,056

From MEL

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Dec 05

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$2,999

$2,640

Save $359

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Aug 26

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$7,154

$5,697

Save $1,457

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Aug 28

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$7,146

$5,716

Save $1,430

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Aug 26

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$7,594

$5,741

Save $1,853

From MEL

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Aug 10

San Francisco, United States

88% AI deal score

$7,564

$5,938

Save $1,626

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Jul 14

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$7,136

$5,666

Save $1,470

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Jul 07

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$7,091

$5,666

Save $1,425

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Jul 11

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$7,135

$5,675

Save $1,460

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Jul 12

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$7,135

$5,684

Save $1,451

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Aug 10

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$7,092

$5,741

Save $1,351

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Aug 14

San Francisco, United States

87% AI deal score

$7,202

$5,761

Save $1,441

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Sep 16

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$8,658

$6,383

Save $2,275

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Sep 16

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$8,552

$6,383

Save $2,169

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Sep 02

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$8,707

$6,444

Save $2,263

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Nov 27

San Francisco, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,013

$2,696

Save $317

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Jul 15

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$8,416

$6,441

Save $1,975

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Jul 14

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$8,427

$6,444

Save $1,983

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Sep 03

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$8,708

$6,797

Save $1,911

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Nov 23

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$3,007

$2,707

Save $300

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Nov 21

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,985

$2,707

Save $278

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Nov 17

San Francisco, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,995

$2,707

Save $288

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Jul 03

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$7,163

$6,024

Save $1,139

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Jul 03

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$7,103

$6,024

Save $1,079

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Jul 04

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$7,174

$6,024

Save $1,150

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Sep 06

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$8,609

$6,797

Save $1,812

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Sep 05

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$8,663

$7,151

Save $1,512

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Sep 04

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$8,663

$7,151

Save $1,512

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Sep 13

San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,920

$2,662

Save $258

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Sep 04

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$8,609

$7,151

Save $1,458

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Aug 08

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,914

$2,679

Save $235

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Oct 07

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,888

$2,707

Save $181

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Oct 22

San Francisco, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,869

$2,707

Save $162

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Aug 02

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,821

$2,660

Save $161

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Aug 16

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,846

$2,661

Save $185

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Aug 19

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,828

$2,662

Save $166

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Nov 18

San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$3,003

$2,930

Save $73

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Sep 04

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,970

$2,953

Save $17

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Nov 13

San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,003

$2,965

Save $38

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Jun 29

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$24,689

$24,086

Save $603

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Jul 29

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,927

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Jul 29

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,927

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Jul 27

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,927

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Jul 21

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,930

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Jul 28

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,934

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Jul 25

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,962

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Jul 26

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,965

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Oct 10

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,965

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Jul 19

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,969

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Dec 04

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,043

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Jul 15

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,043

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Jul 14

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,047

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Jul 25

San Francisco, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,078

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Aug 31

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$8,977

$8,962

Save $15

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Jul 27

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$23,942

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Jul 13

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$23,942

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Jun 27

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$24,062

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Jul 18

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$24,065

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Nov 04

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,043

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Nov 09

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,043

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Nov 01

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,043

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,043

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Nov 12

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,044

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San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,044

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Jul 10

San Francisco, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,136

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Jul 27

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$24,080

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Jul 13

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$24,082

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Jul 19

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,897

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Jul 16

San Francisco, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,899

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Oct 01

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$23,730

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Jul 13

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$24,063

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Jul 18

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$24,065

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Jul 27

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$24,082

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Aug 01

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$24,120

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Aug 11

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,042

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Aug 17

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,042

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Aug 10

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,056

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Aug 24

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,056

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Aug 12

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,056

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Aug 09

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,109

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Aug 30

San Francisco, United States

74% AI deal score

$4,162

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Oct 15

San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

$23,770

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Jul 20

San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

$24,082

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Aug 04

San Francisco, United States

73% AI deal score

$4,268

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Sep 01

San Francisco, United States

72% AI deal score

$8,961

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Aug 06

San Francisco, United States

72% AI deal score

$23,336

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Jul 25

San Francisco, United States

72% AI deal score

$23,891

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is between 14 and 27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $1340. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically saw prices around $1367, while booking 0-6 days out resulted in an average price of $1716. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance had an average price of $1457.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco is considered to be $971 or less. The median price for this route was $1289. Prices typically ranged up to $1775 for the higher end of fares. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $971, it represents a particularly favorable price.

Historically, January has offered the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, with a median price of $927. May also presented favorable prices, with a median of $1017. November, on the other hand, was observed as the most expensive month with a median price of $1086. The annual median price for this route was $1289.