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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.£313 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Flair Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £313, select.
Melbourne.£327 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £327, select.
Melbourne.£331 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £331, select.
Melbourne.£360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.
Melbourne.£412 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From £412, select.
Melbourne.£425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £425, select.
Melbourne.£425 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £425, select.
Melbourne.£465 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £465, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from £327
May
from £360
Jun
from £313
Jul
from £412
Aug
from £331
Sep
from £425
Oct
from £465
Nov
from £466
Dec
from £478
Jan
from £425
Feb
from £479
Mar
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Direct flights from San Francisco International to Melbourne

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San Francisco to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£313
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time15 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week46

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Melbourne is £677. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Melbourne.
SWISS, Lufthansa and Virgin Australia fly direct from San Francisco International to Melbourne.
As of April 2025, there are 46 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Melbourne is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from £677.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Melbourne on Tuesday, 1 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Hawaiian Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

How to find cheap flights to Melbourne from San Francisco International

Looking for cheap tickets from San Francisco International to Melbourne? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from San Francisco International to Melbourne. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Melbourne from San Francisco International from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets.
  • Flex your dates to find the best San Francisco International-Melbourne ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Melbourne from San Francisco International.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap San Francisco International-Melbourne flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between San Francisco International and Melbourne? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from San Francisco International and Melbourne. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Melbourne, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for San Francisco International to Melbourne flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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