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Fiji Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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MEL
20h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:40 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$907Fiji Airways
Wed, May 13 - Fri, Aug 14
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10:35 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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MEL
20h 30m
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Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:55 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 25m
1 stop
$934Fiji Airways
Fri, May 15 - Fri, May 29
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11:25 pm - 12:25 pm
SFO
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 1:40 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 15m
1 stop
$939Fiji Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 19
Fiji Airways Logo
11:25 pm - 10:35 pm
SFO
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MEL
30h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 1:40 pm
MEL
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SFO
17h 15m
1 stop
$944Fiji Airways
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 12
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11:10 pm - 12:00 pm
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MEL
19h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 9:00 pm
MEL
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SFO
24h 35m
2 stops
$1,069Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 18
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3:26 pm - 12:05 pm
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MEL
27h 39m
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1:25 pm - 7:43 pm
MEL
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SFO
23h 18m
2 stops
$1,071Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
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11:25 pm - 12:25 pm
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MEL
20h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:40 pm
MEL
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SFO
23h 10m
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$1,072Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 12
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10:30 pm - 2:10 pm
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AVV
22h 40m
1 stop
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4:40 pm - 5:45 pm
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18h 05m
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$1,591Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Tue, Aug 11
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10:30 pm - 4:05 pm
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24h 35m
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2:55 pm - 5:45 pm
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19h 50m
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$1,609Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 16
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10:30 pm - 2:10 pm
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22h 40m
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8:55 pm - 5:45 pm
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37h 50m
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$1,610Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 10

Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Fiji Airways deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Fiji Airways
Sep 6
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL12:25 pmMelbourne
Sep 11
MEL1:30 pmMelbourne
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$894
Fiji Airways
Aug 5
SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco
30h 25m
1 stop
MEL10:35 pmMelbourne
Aug 8
MEL1:30 pmMelbourne
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:55 pmSan Francisco
$907
Fiji Airways
Sep 6
SFO11:25 pmSan Francisco
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL12:25 pmMelbourne
Sep 13
MEL1:30 pmMelbourne
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$934

Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Melbourne flight tickets
Air New Zealand
May 13
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
May 19
MEL6:55 pmMelbourne
35h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,456
Air New Zealand
May 11
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
May 23
MEL8:35 amMelbourne
26h 07m
2 stops
SFO5:42 pmSan Francisco
$1,476
Air New Zealand
May 11
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
May 18
MEL6:55 pmMelbourne
35h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,552

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
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SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 8/14

1:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$907

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

10:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 5/29

1:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$934
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

11:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 8/19

1:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$939

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

11:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

1:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$944

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

11:10 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 8/18

1:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,069

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

3:26 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 39m

Melbourne

Tue 5/19

1:25 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$1,071

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

11:25 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

7:30 am-1:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,072

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

10:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 8/11

4:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,591

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

10:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 8/16

2:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,609

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

10:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 8/10

8:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$1,610

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Melbourne?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $76. The month of September is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $152.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne from San Francisco is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $1,290. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Saturday is $1,694.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,242 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from San Francisco for as low as $1,087 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

4 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne takes 15h 55m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Melbourne every day.
There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

  • How far is San Francisco to Melbourne by plane?

    There are 7860.4 mi between San Francisco and Melbourne. Typically, this will take 15h 55m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $714Free CancellationRating
8.1
240 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $850Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,668 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $947Free CancellationRating
8.0
640 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,030 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,018Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,683 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Finding the right flight to Melbourne from San Francisco is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Melbourne quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Melbourne from San Francisco on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

momondo helps you find the best flight between San Francisco and Melbourne by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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