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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

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FJ Return flights from $1,109
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,109
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,109
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Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,117
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,627
NZ Return flights from $1,212
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,212
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,391
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Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,403
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,771
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,871
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,547
AS,F9,FJ Return flights from $1,245
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,245
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,382
AS Return flights from $1,399
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,399
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,452
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Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,502
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,906
AS,FJ Return flights from $1,418
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,418
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,438
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Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,546
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,751
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,757
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,770
AS,QF Return flights from $1,465
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,465
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,729
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Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,821
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,945
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$2,031
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$2,349
AC Return flights from $1,467
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,467
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,811
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Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,971
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,143
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$2,243
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$2,253
FJ,JQ Return flights from $1,502
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,502
FJ,NZ Return flights from $1,515
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,515
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,725
FJ,NZShow more Flights
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,750
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,772
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$1,926
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$2,491
QF Return flights from $1,549
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,549
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$2,084
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Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$2,105
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$2,178
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,246
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$2,349
FJ,JQ,VA Return flights from $1,557
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,557
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,742
NZ,PR Return flights from $1,568
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,568
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$1,663
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Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,792
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$3,068
AS,FJ,VA Return flights from $1,571
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,571
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,750
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Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$2,237
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,292
AC,VA Return flights from $1,581
Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,581
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,964
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Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,191
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Thu 20 Aug$2,294
FJ,VA Return flights from $1,585
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,585
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Sun 30 Aug$1,633
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Dep. Sun 24 JanRet. Sun 07 Feb$1,656
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Wed 12 Aug$1,790
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$2,077

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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.

Aug 2026
$1,644
Sep 2026
$1,197
Oct 2026
$1,207
Nov 2026
$1,226
Jan 2027
$1,943
Feb 2027
$1,505
Mar 2027
$1,920

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is September 2026, with return fares from $1,197 — 38% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,943).

When Should You Fly to San Francisco?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco, with return fares from $1,197. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,943 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to San Francisco average around $1,520. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, October and November, you'll generally pay up to 21% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to San Francisco return airfares.

August 2026
$1,644
September 2026
$1,197
October 2026
$1,207
November 2026
$1,226
January 2027
$1,943
February 2027
$1,505
March 2027
$1,920

Average Melbourne to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to San Francisco return airfares.

July 2026
$3,152
August 2026
$2,671
September 2026
$2,692
October 2026
$2,571
November 2026
$2,537
December 2026
$3,476
January 2027
$2,781
February 2027
$2,611
March 2027
$2,554

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 September.

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 $1110.

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 26 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 Fiji Airways.

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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