International route
Cheap flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 7,862 miles, 14h 45m nonstop.
MEL to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,862 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 45mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAASQF3 airlinesUnited, Alaska, Qantas
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 17h behindSan Francisco vs Melbourne
Melbourne to San Francisco
Round trips from $628
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Melbourne to San Francisco
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 13 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- QFQantasoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- NZAir New ZealandStar AllianceConnecting via AKL · first checked bag included
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PHX, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SLC, SEA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via LAX · first checked bag from $40
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via LIM · first checked bag from $45
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via MEX · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLB63 airlines
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)AMY42 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AA1 airline
- Salt Lake City (SLC)DL1 airline
Which airport should I use?
MelbourneSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- United, Alaska and Qantas all fly MEL to SFO nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $628; September 2026 is the most expensive at $895 and up, a difference of $267 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 17 hours behind Melbourne. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Melbourne to San FranciscoMelbourne to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 14h 45m gate to gate, covering 7,862 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to SFO?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, YYC and MEX.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $628 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Melbourne to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 17 hours behind Melbourne. MEL is on Australia/Melbourne time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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