$701 Cheap Qantas Airways flights San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)

You’ll discover affordable return Qantas flights from $1,179 from SFO to MEL by sorting your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or search for bargains from $701 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Look for one-way or round-trip flights to Melbourne in August or May. You could find a cheap fare with Qantas during these off-peak travel months.

Scoring the best Qantas deals from SFO to MEL is typically all about timing. You can save 17% on international flights when you book 18 to 29 days before takeoff instead of four to five months ahead. Better still, you can pocket 17% on average by buying your fare on a Sunday rather than a Friday, which is usually the most expensive day to book.* It’s a good idea to start searching for flights about one month before your travel dates.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

To figure out if there’s a direct route from SFO to MEL with Qantas or another carrier, select the “Nonstop” filter when searching for tickets.

Sort your results by “Morning” and “Early Morning” to browse the earliest departures from SFO to MEL. Jetting off early means you’re 20% less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Board a Qantas flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Melbourne, and you’ll likely come in to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). This is the airline’s main hub in this city.

Qantas lets passengers bring 1 checked-in bag weighing up to 66 lb with maximum dimensions of 62 inches on standard economy flights from SFO to MEL. Additionally, you can bring 1 cabin bag in the cabin. This carry-on luggage must not exceed 22 inches x 9 inches x 14 inches and be no heavier than 22 lb. Baggage policies can differ based on your cabin class and fare type, so check your booking or Qantas’s website to avoid paying extra fees at the airport.

Jetting off from SFO to MEL with Qantas comes with a range of perks, including top-tier customer service and a 4-star airline rating. Plus, when you book through Expedia, One Key™ members can earn OneKeyCash™* to spend on select future travel purchases. That’s on top of the Qantas Frequent Flyer points you can earn with Qantas.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

In most cases, you can reschedule or cancel your flight, although there may be a charge if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Want to keep your options open? Use Expedia’s “No cancel fee” and “Changes included” filters to find flights that won’t charge extra if you have to alter your plans. To make modifications, head to “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking” for more information.