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7:50 pm - 10:55 amSFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
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10:35 am - 11:05 amMEL-SFO
19h 30m1 stop
$961Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 16
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7:50 pm - 10:55 amSFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 11:05 amMEL-SFO
35h 10m1 stop
$966Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 15
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10:05 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 1:25 pmMEL-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$967Fiji Airways
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 15
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10:05 pm - 12:45 pmSFO-MEL
19h 40m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 1:25 pmMEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
$968Fiji Airways
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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Apr 12
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7:50 pm - 10:55 amSFO-MEL
20h 05m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 9:33 pmMEL-SFO
28h 23m2 stops
$971Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 23
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11:20 am - 3:35 pmSFO-MEL
33h 15m2 stops
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7:10 am - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
23h 10m2 stops
$976Air Canada
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Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Mar 14
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6:52 pm - 3:15 pmSFO-MEL
25h 23m2 stops
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7:10 am - 12:20 pmMEL-SFO
23h 10m2 stops
$989Air Canada
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14
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8:15 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 3:55 pmMEL-SFO
21h 25m1 stop
$1,023Qantas Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16
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8:15 pm - 10:05 amSFO-MEL
18h 50m1 stop
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5:05 pm - 3:55 pmMEL-SFO
17h 50m1 stop
$1,024Qantas Airways
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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 25
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8:15 pm - 9:35 amSFO-MEL
18h 20m1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:04 amMEL-SFO
21h 04m2 stops
$1,067American Airlines
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Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

Our best Air New Zealand deals on San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Dec 7
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
Dec 16
MEL10:35 amMelbourne
19h 30m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
$961
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Air New Zealand
Dec 7
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
Dec 15
MEL6:55 pmMelbourne
35h 10m
1 stop
SFO11:05 amSan Francisco
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Air New Zealand
Dec 7
SFO7:50 pmSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55 amMelbourne
Dec 23
MEL12:10 pmMelbourne
28h 23m
2 stops
SFO9:33 pmSan Francisco
$971
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Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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Fiji Airways
Feb 15
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45 pmMelbourne
Mar 15
MEL1:55 pmMelbourne
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
$967
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Fiji Airways
Mar 1
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
MEL12:45 pmMelbourne
Apr 12
MEL1:30 pmMelbourne
16h 55m
1 stop
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
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Fiji Airways
Feb 27
SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 20m
1 stop
MEL12:25 pmMelbourne
Mar 15
MEL1:55 pmMelbourne
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport 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 October 30, 2025.
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SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 12/16

10:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

$961

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 12/15

6:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop35h 10m

$966

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 3/15

1:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$967

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

10:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

1:30 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$968

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 12/23

12:10 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$971

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

11:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

7:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$976

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

6:52 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 23m

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

7:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$989

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

8:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 12/16

1:30 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,023

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

8:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 11/25

5:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,024

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

8:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop18h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

8:00 am-11:04 am

2 stops21h 04m

$1,067

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $916. The month of July is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $996.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,301. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport for around $1,603.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport at noon for as low as $1,356. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,567. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,232 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco for as low as $1,116 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Melbourne flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$743

Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $743. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,265.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport takes 15h 55m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport every day.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Melbourne by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Melbourne is 7861.3 mi. Typically, this will take 18h 20m by plane in normal conditions.

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

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

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

    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 Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $710Free CancellationRating
8.0
208 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $794Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,381 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $850Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,035 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $945Free CancellationRating
8.0
520 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $966Free CancellationRating
7.5
925 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Melbourne Airport

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, operating 4 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for San Francisco to Melbourne Airport starts from $908 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,462. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

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