Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
15h 55m Return – Nov 30, 2026
1 stop
17h 25m SYD
$1,647
today
San Francisco – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
15h 55m Return – Dec 1, 2026
direct
14h 25m $1,639
2 days ago
San Francisco – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
15h 55m Return – Dec 1, 2026
direct
14h 25m $1,635
today
San Francisco – Melbourne
Outbound – Nov 16, 2026
direct
15h 55m Return – Nov 30, 2026
1 stop
16h 55m SYD
$1,664
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$943
Average price of a round trip
$1316
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
15h55
A flight from San Francisco to Melbourne takes on average 15h55.
Best time
July
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Melbourne is July.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Melbourne
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Melbourne (Australia) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is November, with an average flight ticket price of $813 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of November, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 50 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Alaska Airlines. A ticket from the airline Alaska Airlines to Melbourne costs on average $1320.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Melbourne
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $943 to $1509
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $1316
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of November
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: November
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :
San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 20°C, with a minimum of 18°C and a maximum of 25°C.
The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco
destination info :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :
Melbourne is in the country Australia, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Melbourne, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 26°C.
The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon
Useful info about Melbourne
What is the least touristic period to go to Melbourne?
If you want to visit Melbourne during the least touristic period, choose the month of July.
What is the most popular time to travel to Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most popular month is November. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 50 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is Monday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Melbourne?
When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at Tullamarine or Melbourne Avalon.
How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Melbourne?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Melbourne?
In summer, the average temperature is 10°C in Melbourne and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 55 mm in Melbourne and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in San Francisco and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in Melbourne and it rains more in San Francisco.
