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

In the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco constituted a small portion of the available options, with a share of 2.8%. For flights that included stopovers, travelers typically encountered a median of 2 connections. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop during their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to San Francisco covers a distance of 12652 kilometers and has a median duration of 14 hours and 10 minutes. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 20 hours. This difference in travel time highlights the efficiency of non-stop options for this route.

How often do Melbourne to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Melbourne to San Francisco route have shown frequent fluctuations. This suggests that opportunities for price drops are common. Travelers monitoring this route over a 30-day period may observe multiple instances of price adjustments.

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Melbourne to San Francisco: Overview

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 route. 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, and approximately 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $927. Following closely, May offers a median fare of $1017, and November presents another economical option with a median fare of $1086. These months typically provide more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 2.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco. For the majority of travelers, this means planning for a journey that includes at least one stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Melbourne to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 25h 57m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this long-haul route. For the few non-stop options available, the flight time is around 14h 10m.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco

Regular price: A$1,422 - A$2,078

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is typically AUD 1422 to AUD 2078. The current lowest deal is AUD 1046 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 31.

now A$1,046

Low A$1,422

High A$2,078

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. Generally, prices are 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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$2,056

A$1,272

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,937

A$1,271

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,934

A$1,272

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

QantasLink

A$2,074

A$1,323

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,962

A$1,198

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,030

A$1,171

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

A$2,154 → A$1,196

44%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,091 → A$1,202

43%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

A$2,061 → A$1,175

43%

24 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 31

A$2,236 → A$1,396

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to San Francisco are near the typical level at $1046.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 10m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.8% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary option for flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,250

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure point for flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,441

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,197

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.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,547

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$7,778

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Feb 28

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$7,138

$5,544

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From MEL

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Nov 12

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$2,985

$2,358

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Oct 14

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$7,306

$5,241

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From MEL

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Nov 27

San Francisco, United States

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$7,212

$5,535

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From MEL

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Nov 20

San Francisco, United States

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$6,917

$5,535

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From MEL

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Nov 27

San Francisco, United States

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$7,036

$5,535

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Business Class

From MEL

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Jan 22

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,477

$5,535

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From MEL

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San Francisco, United States

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$5,535

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From MEL

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San Francisco, United States

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$7,079

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Business Class

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. Within this period, the average price was $1340. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices around $1367, while booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $1513. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, averaging $1716 for flights booked 0-6 days prior to departure.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $1187. The median price for this route over the same period was $1529. Prices exceeding $1892 typically fall into the higher end of the spectrum. These thresholds are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day window.

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, however, was observed as the most expensive month, with a median price of $1086. The annual median price for this route was $1529, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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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$1,422 - A$2,078

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

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco is typically AUD 1422 to AUD 2078. The current lowest deal is AUD 1046 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 31.

now A$1,046

Low A$1,422

High A$2,078

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

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$2,056

A$1,272

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,937

A$1,271

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,934

A$1,272

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

QantasLink

A$2,074

A$1,323

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

A$1,962

A$1,198

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - San Francisco

Melbourne (MEL) - San Francisco (SFO)

Fiji Airways

A$2,030

A$1,171

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

A$2,154 → A$1,196

44%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

A$2,091 → A$1,202

43%

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

A$2,061 → A$1,175

43%

24 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 31

A$2,236 → A$1,396

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to San Francisco are near the typical level at $1046.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, May, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 14h 10m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.8% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are frequent, appearing often.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary option for flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,250

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is an alternative departure point for flights to San Francisco (SFO).

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,441

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,197

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.

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$7,079

$5,535

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Fiji Airways

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 14h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Dec 09

Feb 28

Nov 12

Oct 14

Nov 27

Nov 20

Nov 18

Nov 27

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Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How do I know if a Melbourne to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?

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

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

How often do Melbourne to San Francisco flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Melbourne to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco

Melbourne - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 14h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 07

Dec 09

Feb 28

Nov 12

Oct 14

Nov 27

Nov 20

Nov 18

Nov 27

Jan 22

Jan 22

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

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

How do I know if a Melbourne to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco?