$468 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne (SFO-MEL)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $468 for one-way flights and $911 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Philippine Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 21
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$911 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$911
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $911 found 3 days ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 23
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$957 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$957
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, Nov 23, priced at $957 found 3 days ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 28
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$980 Roundtrip, just found
$980
Roundtrip
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, Nov 21 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Fri, Nov 28, priced at $980 just found
Air Canada
Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 15
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,046 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$1,046
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $1,046 found 3 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,090 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$1,090
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $1,090 found 20 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 3
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,107 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,107
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $1,107 found 1 hour ago
China Eastern Airlines
Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 5
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,142 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$1,142
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $1,142 found 6 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,180 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,180
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $1,180 found 2 hours ago
United
Wed, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 23
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,189 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,189
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $1,189 found 1 hour ago
Vietnam Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, May 28
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
$1,190 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,190
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Vietnam Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 15 from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $1,190 found 10 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $773 - $1,224 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Melbourne

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Tullamarine MEL. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $972
MEL
Tullamarine
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $972
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta, Emirates, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, Vietnam Airlines
Roundtrip price
$910
Distance
7861 mi
Average flight time
13 hours 55 mins

San Francisco to Melbourne Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Melbourne are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Melbourne with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $468 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Melbourne flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Melbourne airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $468 or cheap return flight from $911 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
The cheapest month to fly from SFO to MEL is September, when demand is low. Off-peak months are usually when you'll find lower airfares between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Take a nonstop flight with United Airlines and head straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Use the filters on Expedia to compare different airlines and find the cheapest carrier that'll fly you from SFO to MEL. Then, sort your results by "Price (lowest to highest)" to score a good deal.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
On average, only 1 nonstop flight departs daily from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Need more options? Use our filter tool to find flights with layovers and explore a new city along the way.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
The 11 PM departures from SFO to MEL are typically the busiest. They can also be more expensive. If you want to save money, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to MEL?
Depart on a Saturday if you're searching for the best choice of flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 11:05PM UTC-8, heading out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be flying for roughly 15h 55m, touching down at Tullamarine Airport (MEL) at approximately 10:00AM UTC+11.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Flights from SFO to MEL have an average travel time of 15 hours and 55 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 7,900 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
Choose a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations. Departures later than this are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Melbourne from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're taking a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Melbourne, Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book a ticket from SFO to MEL often results in higher prices. Although you may find some last-minute deals, there's no guarantee. Be flexible with your itinerary to maximize your chances of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to MEL flight and hotel package?
Opting for a SFO to MEL flight and hotel package is usually cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip all in one place. Select from our extensive range of accommodations and then add flights, activities and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
In most instances, you can cancel or modify your SFO to MEL flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's fees and policies on flight changes, or if you need more details, visit our Customer Service portal.

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