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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,459. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.$1,342 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,342, select.
Melbourne.$1,347 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,347, select.
Melbourne.$1,347 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,347, select.
Melbourne.$1,377 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,377, select.
Melbourne.$1,392 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,392, select.
Melbourne.$1,430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,430, select.
Melbourne.$1,448 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,448, select.
Melbourne.$1,459 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,459, select.
Melbourne.$1,517 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Sun, 9 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,517, select.
Melbourne.$1,538 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,538, select.
Melbourne.$1,552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,552, select.
Melbourne.$1,552 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,552, select.
Melbourne.$1,575 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,575, select.
Melbourne.$1,602 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,602, select.
Melbourne.$1,684 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 17 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,684, select.
Melbourne.$1,690 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,690, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $1,552
Jul
from $1,459
Aug
from $1,448
Sep
from $1,347
Oct
from $1,684
Nov
from $1,342
Dec
from $1,908
Jan
from $1,552
Feb
from $1,808
Mar
from $1,815
Apr
from $1,690
May
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Melbourne

Alternative San Francisco International to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
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from $1,342
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from $1,508
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San Francisco to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,342
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time15 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week31

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Melbourne is $1,342. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Melbourne.
Lufthansa, SWISS and Virgin Australia fly direct from San Francisco International to Melbourne.
As of June 2026, there are 31 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Melbourne is usually November.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $1,342.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Fiji Airways and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Around 14 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne.

  • Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located. Melbourne follows the UTC+11 timezone.

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the most popular route, with seven flights a week to choose from. You can fly from SFO to MEL at 23:05 with United Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your SFO to Melbourne flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne tickets are available for booking. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where you'll complete your journey.

  • Check out the promotions from United Airlines. This airline has direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from SFO to Melbourne with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

    • Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)

    • Brisbane Airport (BNE)

  • Travelling from central San Francisco to SFO takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Melbourne

  • $687 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,342. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • To pick up cheap flights from SFO to Melbourne, reserve your journey three months before your departure date.

  • August is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from SFO to Melbourne by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Save money on your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:

  • To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from SFO to Melbourne.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. After your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Corio Bay Motel is a comfortable accommodation option within an easy drive of AVV. Unpack your bags here after your SFO to Melbourne flight and then put up the 'Do not disturb' sign to enjoy some uninterrupted rest.

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB). Check in to your hotel (or get straight to exploring the city's top attractions) after your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne.

  • Choose a hotel close to MEB and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late SFO to Melbourne flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these accommodation options are all about convenience:

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne is smart. Along with more affordable prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, head to Melbourne in December.

  • Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket with a departure in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).

More about Melbourne

  • After booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Park are top sights which should feature on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.

  • Launceston is another essential stop in Australia and is around 451 kilometres southeast of Melbourne. No journey is complete without visiting Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.

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