Cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from £584

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 19
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£584
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Fri, Jul 24
San Francisco SFOMelbourne AVV
£598
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£629
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Fri, Jul 24
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£636
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£636
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
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Sun, Jul 19 – Sat, Jul 25
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£1,006
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
San Francisco SFOMelbourne AVV
£1,034
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Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
San Francisco SFOMelbourne AVV
£1,077
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Mon, Jul 27
San Francisco SFOMelbourne MEL
£1,089
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
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£1,130
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£584

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,660

Cheapest round-trip

£1,006

Average round-trip

£1,315

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 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
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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
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Fiji AirwaysFJIFJNo
QantasQFAQFNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
11 Jul
81%
14°C7°C
18 Jul
15°C7°C
Sunday
12 Jul
63%
10°C7°C
19 Jul
11%
14°C9°C
Monday
13 Jul
45%
14°C10°C
20 Jul
63%
15°C8°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
70%
12°C7°C
21 Jul
33%
12°C6°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
11%
14°C6°C
22 Jul
15°C6°C
Thursday
16 Jul
15°C8°C
23 Jul
14°C6°C
Friday
17 Jul
15°C7°C
24 Jul
57%
16°C10°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, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas, and China Eastern Airlines. 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, Oakland International, San Jose 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, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas, China Eastern Airlines.
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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