S$742 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$742 for one-way flights and S$1,382 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Canada
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,382 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,382
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at S$1,382 found 3 days ago
Fiji Airways
Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,419 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,419
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 22 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,419 found 2 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, 23 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,450 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,450
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,450 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Mon, 23 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,470 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,470
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,470 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Fri, 20 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,477 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,477
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 1 Mar, priced at S$1,477 found 3 days ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, 24 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,520 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,520
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, 24 Jun from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Mon, 6 Jul, priced at S$1,520 found 5 days ago
United
Wed, 24 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,534 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,534
Return
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, 24 Jun from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Jul, priced at S$1,534 found 5 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 30 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,545 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,545
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 30 Jun from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Tue, 7 Jul, priced at S$1,545 found 5 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 23 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,547 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,547
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,547 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,555 Return, found 2 days ago
S$1,555
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 22 Feb from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at S$1,555 found 2 days ago

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

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$1,001 - S$1,583 per traveller.
San Francisco to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Delta, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, United
Return price
S$1,382
Distance
12577 km
Average flight time
15 hours 55 mins

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) including

The earliest flight leaves San Francisco Intl. Airport at 11:00 and arrives at Tullamarine Airport at 05:45. The last flight of the day departs San Francisco at 23:25 and arrives at Melbourne at 15:35.

The flight distance from San Francisco to Melbourne is about 13458 km, the shortest flight is 17 hours 40 minutes with Virgin Australia.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from SFO to MEL?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport is S$1,382. But you better get moving. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SFO to MEL?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do need to cancel your flight, visit our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for SFO to MEL flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from SFO to Tullamarine Airport?
San Francisco to Melbourne is around 12,700 kilometres, so be prepared to spend a while in the air. Make sure you pack all the essentials, from your eye mask to your earphones. Throw in a few snacks to nibble on throughout your trip too.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL)?
If you're eager to fly straight from San Francisco Airport to Tullamarine Airport, United Airlines (UA) is an excellent option. It operates 30 flights every month between San Francisco and Melbourne.
Are San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to get amazing last-minute deals from San Francisco Airport to Tullamarine Airport, but it can also be hit-or-miss. As many airlines advertise prices up to 12 months in advance, it's worthwhile keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you see a good bargain. Expedia compares air carrier prices and updates flight deals all the time, so you can rest easy knowing you're always seeing the latest offers.

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