S$601 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$601 for one-way flights and S$1,258 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fiji Airways
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,258 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,258
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,258 found 6 days ago
Fiji Airways
Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,260 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,260
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Wed, 1 Oct from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Wed, 22 Oct, priced at S$1,260 found 4 days ago
Fiji Airways
Sun, 12 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,262 Return, found 11 hours ago
S$1,262
Return
found 11 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 12 Oct from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Oct, priced at S$1,262 found 11 hours ago
Air Canada
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,318 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,318
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,318 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,327 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,327
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,327 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,329 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,329
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,329 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,330 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,330
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,330 found 6 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,357 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,357
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,357 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, 13 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,445 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,445
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, 13 Oct from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 26 Oct, priced at S$1,445 found 1 day ago
Cathay Pacific
Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
SFO
San Francisco
MEL
Melbourne
S$1,453 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,453
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun, 21 Sep from San Francisco to Melbourne, returning Sun, 5 Oct, priced at S$1,453 found 6 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$993 - S$1,575 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

San Francisco to Melbourne route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Tullamarine
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas Airways, United
Return price
S$1,257
Distance
12577 km
Average flight time
13 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$1,258. 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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