International route
Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). 7,862 miles, 16h 10m nonstop.
SFO to MEL 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
- 16h 10mnonstop, 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
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 17h aheadMelbourne vs San Francisco
San Francisco to Melbourne
Round trips from $632
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
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 San Francisco to Melbourne
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?
San 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 SFO to MEL 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 $632; September 2026 is the most expensive at $853 and up, a difference of $221 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% 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.
- Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. Expect to lose 17 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search San Francisco to MelbourneSan Francisco to Melbourne: common questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) takes about 16h 10m 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 SFO to MEL?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL), 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 San Francisco to Melbourne?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL), starting at $632 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book San Francisco to Melbourne 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 San Francisco and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 17 hours ahead of San Francisco. SFO is on America/Los Angeles time and MEL on Australia/Melbourne time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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