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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 15.6% of flights from San Francisco to Melbourne were non-stop. For flights that included connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. The majority of available options historically involved at least one stop.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Melbourne typically takes about 15 hours and 55 minutes. Flights with one stop, on average, extend the travel time to approximately 21 hours and 15 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is 12,652 kilometers.

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne were, on average, 3% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $994, while connecting flights had a median price of $969. Direct flights represented about 20.8% of the available options across the trailing quarter.

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2027-02-05 – 2027-02-26
SFO - Melbourne
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$1,034
$776
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San Francisco to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne, fares typically range from $936–$1794, with a median of $1369. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $801. Following closely are November, with a median of $864, and March, with a median of $880, offering other cost-effective options for your trip.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 15.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely have at least one layover on your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Melbourne takes approximately 29h 22m, including connections. This duration accounts for the layovers commonly found on this long-haul route, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect.

The distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is approximately 12652 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance contributes to the extended travel times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Melbourne

Regular price: $914 - $1,892

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne is typically between $914 and $1892. The current lowest deal is $776 with Fiji Airways for travel from Feb 5-Feb 26.

now $776

Low $914

High $1,892

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Melbourne

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Fiji Airways

$1,101

$928

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Fiji Airways

$1,097

$930

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Fiji Airways

$1,064

$965

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

2GO

$1,094

$1,084

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

2GO

$1,086

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

2GO

$1,394

$1,335

One-way

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

21 nights

Feb 5 - Feb 26

$1,034 → $776

25%

8 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 30

$1,051 → $852

19%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,197 → $1,081

10%

10 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 26

$1,101 → $988

10%

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 for San Francisco to Melbourne are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $801 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 29h 22m.

The median flight duration from San Francisco to Melbourne is 29 hours and 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 15.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne appear regularly, often within a 30-day window.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$681

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$682

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is a useful alternative for regional connectivity within Victoria, despite limited flight frequencies.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by rail and car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,286

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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$8,836

$6,814

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United Airlines

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Sep 22

Melbourne, Australia

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$8,744

$6,814

Save $1,930

United Airlines

Business Class

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 was around $1023. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slightly higher average of $1136. Prices tended to increase significantly for bookings made 60+ days out, reaching an average of $1415.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne was considered to be $936 or less. The median price for this route was $1369. Prices historically ranged up to $1794 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne, with a median price of $801. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $864. March followed closely with a median price of $880, making these months generally more affordable than the annual median of $1369.

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San Francisco to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Melbourne

Regular price: $914 - $1,892

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne is typically between $914 and $1892. The current lowest deal is $776 with Fiji Airways for travel from Feb 5-Feb 26.

now $776

Low $914

High $1,892

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne

February

Cheapest

Flights from $801

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,312

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Melbourne

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Fiji Airways

$1,101

$928

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Fiji Airways

$1,097

$930

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

Fiji Airways

$1,064

$965

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

2GO

$1,094

$1,084

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

2GO

$1,086

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Melbourne

San Francisco (SFO) - Melbourne (MEL)

2GO

$1,394

$1,335

One-way

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

21 nights

Feb 5 - Feb 26

$1,034 → $776

25%

8 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 30

$1,051 → $852

19%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

$1,197 → $1,081

10%

10 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 26

$1,101 → $988

10%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne