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Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area from $603

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated 7 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,291

One-way from

$603

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,622
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/8-20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 2/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($314 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 June 2025.

Fri 1/823:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 20/823:25SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/6$1,291
Fri 29/808:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 17/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,341
Fri 31/1014:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1115:29SFO - MEL
2 stops26h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,381
Thu 23/1011:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 29/1022:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,411
Thu 10/710:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/721:28SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,431
Wed 22/1000:35MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1109:40SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,552
Thu 23/1016:40AVV - SFO
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1122:05SFO - AVV
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,625
Tue 18/1108:10MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 20mAir Canada
Mon 1/1218:05SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$1,627
Mon 9/607:25MEL - SFO
1 stop20h 55mJapan Airlines
Mon 23/613:35SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,648
Wed 27/821:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Tue 9/901:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,745
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 25mLufthansa
Wed 12/1123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/6$1,819
Tue 16/909:45MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 6/1011:48SFO - MEL
1 stop24h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/6$1,889

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Melbourne

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 1/8

23:35-13:45

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 20/8

23:25-12:00

1 stop19h 35m

$1,291

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

08:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

$1,341

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

14:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

15:29-12:45

2 stops26h 16m

$1,381

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

11:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

22:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,411

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 10/7

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 10/7

21:28-07:30

1 stop41h 02m

$1,431

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

00:35-09:40

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

09:40-18:10

1 stop37h 30m

$1,552

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/10

16:40-20:35

2 stops45h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

22:05-15:50

2 stops22h 45m

$1,625

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 18/11

08:10-12:30

2 stops23h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

18:05-13:35

2 stops24h 30m

$1,627

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 27/8

21:50-20:30

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,745

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

18:05-17:45

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

06:30-06:45

1 stop30h 15m

$1,810

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 June 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 June 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated 7 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $603. However, be on the lookout for offers from Vietnam Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area are Virgin Australia (88%), United Airlines (88%) and SWISS (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area is $755. On average you can expect to pay $5,451. The most popular route, (Melbourne - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,224.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Area in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$949Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$957Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,031Average$1,846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,063Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,075Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,164Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,186Average$1,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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