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Latest Flight Deals from San Francisco to Melbourne

Book one-way or return flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from as little as NZD 434. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

  • One way
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Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

View airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Alaska Airlines
From NZD 434
United Airlines
From NZD 509
Hawaiian Airlines
From NZD 610
ZIPAIR
From NZD 846
Air New Zealand
From NZD 859
Frontier Airlines
From NZD 867
STARLUX Airlines
From NZD 946
American Airlines
From NZD 977
China Airlines
From NZD 981
Fiji Airways
From NZD 999
ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from San Francisco to Melbourne

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • Cheapest
    Alaska Airlines
    SFO
    11:29
    35h 6m
    1 transfer
    MEL
    15:35
    San Francisco International Airport - Melbourne Airport
    Tue, May 14Alaska Airlines
    NZD 434
  • United Airlines
    SFO
    16:10
    37h 40m
    2 transfer
    AVV
    22:50
    San Francisco International Airport - Avalon Airport
    Sun, May 12United Airlines
    NZD 612
  • United Airlines
    SFO
    16:10
    37h 40m
    2 transfer
    AVV
    22:50
    San Francisco International Airport - Avalon Airport
    Sun, May 12United Airlines
    NZD 612
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

  • 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 2,836.
  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 15 hours 52 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 18km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km. It takes about 1 hour 10 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): Virgin Australia and United Airlines.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Melbourne

Cheapest nonstop flight price

NZD 434

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

NZD 1,544

Off-season for travel

April

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

12,650.89km

Average flight time

15 hours 52 minutes

Popular airline

Alaska Airlines