Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco
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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to San Francisco from Australia and flights to United States (USA). Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne
Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to San Francisco
Return fares from Melbourne to San Francisco by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is October 2026, with return fares from $1,207 — 20% cheaper than the most expensive month (February 2027, from $1,505).
When Should You Fly to San Francisco?
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco, with return fares from $1,207. February is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,505.
Across the year, return fares to San Francisco average around $1,380. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, November and September, you'll generally pay up to 13% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Melbourne to San Francisco Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to San Francisco return airfares.
Average Melbourne to San Francisco Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to San Francisco return airfares.
Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to San Francisco
When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to San Francisco?The cheapest month to travel is typically October.
How much do return flights from Melbourne to San Francisco cost?The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to San Francisco is $1333.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to San Francisco is 12 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to San Francisco?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines.
Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to San Francisco?United flies direct.
How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to San Francisco take?The shortest direct flight usually takes 14 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for San Francisco?The IATA code for San Francisco is SFO. It is located in United States (USA) at coordinates 37.6189, -122.375.
When should you book flights to San Francisco?From our data, you should book flights to San Francisco 60 days out.
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