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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,326 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,623 and C$ 2,143 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 15h 55m. The most common departure time is 11:00 p.m. and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 11:20 pm and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 8:15 am.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Melbourne Airport jets off at 11:25 pm and lands at 8:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Melbourne flights

  • Where is the best place to get dropped off at San Francisco Airport?

    If you’re getting a ride to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can avoid the traffic of the terminal drop-off zones and head instead to the Kiss & Fly area, which can be found in the Rental Car Precinct (on North McDonnell Road). From here, you can take the free AirTrain (which operates 24h a day) to your terminal. You should arrive in just a few minutes.

  • Is there on-site accommodation at the San Francisco Airport?

    Luxury on-site accommodation is available at the Grand Hyatt at San Francisco Airport, which offers soundproof rooms to all guests. The hotel can be found at the entrance to the airport, and you will have easy access to all terminals via the AirTrain’s Red Line. If you’re not in need of luxury, there are plenty of budget hotels within 2 km of San Francisco Airport.

  • What are the layover options between San Francisco and Melbourne?

    Most flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) come with a stop or two along the way. These stops depend greatly on which airline you choose to fly with. For example, Singapore Airline flights come with a layover at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), while Cathay Pacific flights come with a stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). If you fly with Hawaiian Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Honolulu, after which you will generally also stop in either Sydney (SYD) or Brisbane (BNE).

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Melbourne.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,278 or less one-way.
  • You can get around quickly and easily at San Francisco Airport (SFO) thanks to the free AirTrain. The Red Line has stops at the parking areas, the BART station, and all terminals.
  • San Francisco Airport has a variety of long-term parking options for international travellers, with prices ranging from around $18 (A$ 23.40) to $36 (A$ 46.70) per day.
  • San Francisco Airport is awash with art. If you have time before your flight, check out the Aviation Library and the Aviation Museum, both of which can be found in the International Terminal.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Thursday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Friday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Saturday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Sunday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Nonstop returns

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Tuesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Wednesday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Thursday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Friday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Saturday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

Sunday

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

United Airlines, Virgin Australia

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Departure:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Cabin classes:

C$ 1,312

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