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Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Starting at NZD 460

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO23:20
        15h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL08:15
        Sun, May 11|San Francisco - Melbourne|United Airlines
        NZD 1,193NZD 1,612
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        NZD 1,612NZD 1,193

        Choose United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, May 11, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,193 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO23:20
        15h 55m
        Nonstop
        MEL08:15
        Sun, Apr 20|San Francisco - Melbourne|United Airlines
        NZD 1,193NZD 1,612
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        NZD 1,612NZD 1,193

        Choose United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way direct flight with United Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Apr 20, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,193 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO19:50
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL16:35
        Tue, Apr 1|San Francisco - Melbourne|Hawaiian Airlines
        NZD 460NZD 1,612
        71% OFF
        71% OFF
        NZD 1,612NZD 460

        Choose Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 460 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO19:50
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        MEL16:20
        Tue, Mar 25|San Francisco - Melbourne|Hawaiian Airlines
        NZD 499
        NZD 499

        Choose Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 499 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO19:50
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL16:35
        Tue, Apr 1|San Francisco - Melbourne|Alaska Airlines
        NZD 514
        NZD 514

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Apr 1, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 514 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO09:00
        36h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL16:20
        Tue, Feb 25|San Francisco - Melbourne|Alaska Airlines
        NZD 557
        NZD 557

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 557 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO07:45
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL16:20
        Tue, Feb 25|San Francisco - Melbourne|Hawaiian Airlines
        NZD 557
        NZD 557

        Choose Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Hawaiian Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 557 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO22:45
        20h
        1 stop
        MEL12:45
        Sun, Mar 16|San Francisco - Melbourne|Fiji Airways
        NZD 562
        NZD 562

        Choose Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Fiji Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 562 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO09:00
        37h 20m
        1 stop
        MEL16:20
        Tue, Mar 11|San Francisco - Melbourne|Alaska Airlines
        NZD 577
        NZD 577

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 577 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO22:45
        20h
        1 stop
        MEL12:45
        Thu, Mar 20|San Francisco - Melbourne|Fiji Airways
        NZD 588
        NZD 588

        Choose Fiji Airways flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The one-way connecting flight with Fiji Airways departs from San Francisco International Airport on Thu, Mar 20, arriving at Melbourne Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 588 including taxes and charges.

      • SFO01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL02:00 pm
        Fri, Feb 28|San Francisco - Melbourne|United Airlines
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San Francisco to Melbourne flight time & flight schedules

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  1. HA011

    Hawaiian Airlines

    07:35

    SFO

    6.8h

    11:25

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  2. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

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    11.1h

    15:35

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  3. F92678

    Frontier Airlines

    08:06

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    1.5h

    09:34

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  4. FJ811

    Fiji Airways

    22:35

    LAX

    11.2h

    05:45

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  5. FJ935

    Fiji Airways

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

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  6. UA1175

    United Airlines

    09:30

    SFO

    5.8h

    13:20

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  7. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

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  8. AS877

    Alaska Airlines

    11:25

    SFO

    5.6h

    13:59

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  9. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

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  10. UA300

    United Airlines

    13:40

    SFO

    6.0h

    17:39

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  11. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

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  12. AS1059

    Alaska Airlines

    14:39

    SFO

    2.2h

    16:50

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  13. AS656

    Alaska Airlines

    18:31

    SEA

    6.5h

    22:59

    HNL

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  14. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

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  15. F93308

    Frontier Airlines

    15:30

    SFO

    1.5h

    17:02

    LAX

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  16. FJ811

    Fiji Airways

    22:35

    LAX

    11.2h

    05:45

    NAN

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  17. FJ935

    Fiji Airways

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS

  18. UA1509

    United Airlines

    16:55

    SFO

    5.8h

    19:43

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  19. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S

  20. AA1892

    American Airlines

    18:04

    SFO

    1.5h

    19:33

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  21. AA297

    American Airlines

    18:40

    LAX

    6.0h

    22:41

    HNL

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  22. JQ002

    Jetstar Airways

    08:30

    HNL

    11.1h

    15:35

    MEL

    --T---S

  23. FJ871

    Fiji Airways

    22:45

    SFO

    11.4h

    05:10

    NAN

    -M-W--S
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  24. FJ935

    Fiji Airways

    08:00

    NAN

    5.9h

    11:55

    MEL

    SMTWTFS
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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 2,416.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 15 hours 55 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL): Lufthansa, Virgin Australia, Swiss Airlines and United Airlines.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Melbourne

Cheapest nonstop flight priceNZD 459
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 1,513
Off-season for travelApril
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance12,650.89 km
Average flight time15 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

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