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August 12 - August 18

Cheapest
Best

SFO - Melbourne

$1,077

$839

Round trip

August 11 - August 26

Earliest

SFO - Melbourne

$1,049

$845

Round trip

August 12 - August 25

SFO - Melbourne

$1,056

$846

Round trip

October 20 - October 28

Best

SFO - Melbourne

$1,096

$862

Round trip

August 15 - August 29

SFO - Melbourne

$1,064

$894

Round trip

September 1 - September 8

SFO - Melbourne

$1,030

$910

Round trip

August 17 - August 24

SFO - Melbourne

$1,085

$912

Round trip

August 20 - August 27

SFO - Melbourne

$1,091

$912

Round trip

September 12 - September 26

SFO - Melbourne

$1,018

$940

Round trip

August 12 - August 27

SFO - Melbourne

$1,055

$941

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, fares typically range from $812–$1339, with a median of $983. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, February stands out with a median fare of $801. Following closely, November offers a median of $864, and March presents a median of $880. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this long-haul route.
A typical journey from San Francisco to Melbourne takes about 29h 22m, including connections. This is a long-haul route covering a substantial distance of 12,652 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 20.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Melbourne

Regular price: $930 - $1,693

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne is between $930 and $1693. The current lowest deal is $839 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Aug 12-Aug 18.

now $839

Low $930

High $1,693

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne is February, with a median price of $801. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1312. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $801

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,312

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Melbourne

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,072

$1,063

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,065

$1,109

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Fiji Airways

$1,100

$995

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Fiji Airways

$1,068

$998

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Fiji Airways

$1,086

$1,055

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Fiji Airways

$1,098

$996

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

$1,355  →  $1,065

21%

6 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 18

$1,077  →  $839

22%

8 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 28

$1,096  →  $862

21%

13 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 25

$1,056  →  $846

20%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne

San Francisco - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Francisco to Melbourne are above the typical level, with a median price of $1077.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, with a median price of $801.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 29h 22m long.

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne typically take 29h 22m, covering a long-haul distance of 12652 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne appear regularly, with 0.33 deals per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

📍 ~25 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$839

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport is a primary arrival option for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

📍 ~20 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$839

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport offers an alternative arrival point for travelers flying from San Francisco to Melbourne.

📍 ~50 km from Melbourne city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$999

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon (AVV) is a practical alternative for Melbourne travelers, serving as a secondary city airport.

📍 ~57 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$999

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport (BXG) is a regional option with scheduled services, though it has limited flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1271

Albury (ABX)

Albury (ABX) is a regional hub offering connections, but requires a 3-hour drive to Melbourne.

📍 ~290 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1220

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra (CBR) is a full-service capital city airport with an extensive network, despite the significant travel time.

📍 ~465 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$879

Wagga Wagga (WGA)

Wagga Wagga (WGA) is a regional alternative, but has limited flight options and a long travel time.

📍 ~400 km from Melbourne (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1246

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$5,989

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1023. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1136, which is slightly higher. Conversely, booking 60+ days out usually resulted in a higher average price of $1415, indicating that very early bookings may not offer the best value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne was considered to be $812 or less. The median price for this route was $983. Prices typically ranged up to $1339 for the higher end of the market. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne are February, with a median price of $801, and November, with a median price of $864. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $880. The annual median price for this route was $983, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.