Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from £303

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Wed, Mar 4
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£303
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Fri, Mar 6
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£303
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Sun, Mar 1
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£303
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Tue, Mar 3
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£362
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2 stops
Tue, Mar 3
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£362
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Mon, Mar 2
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£390
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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Fri, Mar 6 – Wed, Mar 11
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
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£597
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Fri, Mar 6 – Tue, Mar 10
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£303

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£941

Cheapest round-trip

£547

Average round-trip

£773

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18-$22 (adult one-way; return tickets available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22-$26 (adult one-way)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55-$85 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40-$75 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50-$120 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
12666 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Fiji AirwaysFJIFJNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
23°C13°C
21 Feb
24°C17°C
Sunday
15 Feb
26°C15°C
22 Feb
22°C16°C
Monday
16 Feb
33°C19°C
23 Feb
22°C14°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
78%
34°C22°C
24 Feb
88%
21°C18°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
87%
21°C15°C
25 Feb
88%
26°C17°C
Thursday
19 Feb
23°C15°C
26 Feb
89%
17°C12°C
Friday
20 Feb
30°C16°C
27 Feb
17°C13°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is 12666 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Fiji Airways. San Francisco and Melbourne have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Melbourne?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Melbourne takes around 16 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Melbourne?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is 12666 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Melbourne?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Melbourne with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Fiji Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Francisco and Melbourne?
Traveling between San Francisco and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Melbourne depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Melbourne arrive?
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