How many flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.8% of flights from Melbourne to San Francisco were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that direct flights on this route are less common compared to connecting flights.

How long does it take to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?

A direct flight from Melbourne to San Francisco typically takes 14 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 12652 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally have a longer duration, with a median travel time of 20 hours. This difference highlights the convenience of non-stop options when available.

How often do Melbourne to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, price drops for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco have been frequent. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for this route.

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MEL - San Francisco
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Melbourne to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

The journey from Melbourne to San Francisco covers a substantial distance of 12,652 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul flight. This significant distance means travelers should anticipate a considerable amount of time in transit, often involving connections to reach the destination.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, fares typically range from $1187–$1892, with a median price of $1529. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 5% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value can require some flexibility and timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco? Historically, the most affordable months to travel are January, with a median fare of $927, followed by May at $1017, and November at $1086. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more significant savings.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 2.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are rare, you will most likely have at least two stops on your journey.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Francisco? A typical journey, including connections, is approximately 14h 10m. Given that most itineraries involve connecting flights, the actual time spent in transit can vary, with connecting flights having a median duration of 25h 57m compared to 14h 10m for non-stop options.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,511 - A$2,803

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is AUD 1511-AUD 2803. The current lowest deal is AUD 1148 with Fiji Airways for travel from Aug 12-Aug 26.

now A$1,148

Low A$1,511

High A$2,803

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 $831. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1946. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$831

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,946

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to San Francisco

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,853

A$1,493

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - San Francisco

Melbourne (AVV) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

A$2,145

A$1,711

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - San Francisco

Melbourne (AVV) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

A$1,996

A$1,578

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,801

A$1,567

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,055

A$1,713

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,910

A$1,296

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

A$2,014 → A$1,228

39%

7 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 11

A$1,857 → A$1,149

38%

1 night

Aug 13 - Aug 14

A$1,948 → A$1,271

35%

7 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 24

A$1,945 → A$1,296

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to San Francisco are near the typical level of $1529.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $831.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 25h 57m

Direct flights average 14h 10m, while connecting flights typically take 25h 57m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 2.8% of recent fares are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Melbourne to San Francisco appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,140

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,521

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary gateway for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$675

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and direct BART rail connection to the city.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART train)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,509

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $1340. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a higher average price of $1716. Prices for bookings made 7-13 days out were around $1367, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco was considered to be $1187 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $1529. Prices above $1892 were in the more expensive range, based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, January has shown the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, with a median price of $927. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $1017. While November had a median of $1086, the annual median price for this route was $1529, indicating that these months represent significant savings.

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Melbourne to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,511 - A$2,803

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is AUD 1511-AUD 2803. The current lowest deal is AUD 1148 with Fiji Airways for travel from Aug 12-Aug 26.

now A$1,148

Low A$1,511

High A$2,803

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from A$831

June

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,946

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to San Francisco

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,853

A$1,493

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - San Francisco

Melbourne (AVV) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

A$2,145

A$1,711

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AVV - San Francisco

Melbourne (AVV) - San Francisco (SFO)

Jetstar

A$1,996

A$1,578

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,801

A$1,567

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,055

A$1,713

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$1,910

A$1,296

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

A$2,014 → A$1,228

39%

7 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 11

A$1,857 → A$1,149

38%

1 night

Aug 13 - Aug 14

A$1,948 → A$1,271

35%

7 nights

Jan 17 - Jan 24

A$1,945 → A$1,296

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco