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FJ Return flights from $1,096
Dep. Wed 12 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,096
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,096
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Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,096
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,096
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Sat 12 Sep$1,096
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,096
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$1,096
Dep. Fri 21 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,096
Dep. Sun 23 AugRet. Fri 04 Sep$1,096
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,096
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,096
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Fri 14 Aug$1,096
Dep. Sat 01 AugRet. Wed 19 Aug$1,096
Dep. Wed 18 NovRet. Wed 02 Dec$1,369
Dep. Sat 21 NovRet. Sat 05 Dec$1,369
Dep. Fri 25 SepRet. Fri 02 Oct$1,633
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Wed 25 Nov$1,667
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$1,817
Dep. Wed 06 JanRet. Wed 13 Jan$2,204
Dep. Sat 23 JanRet. Fri 12 Feb$2,399
Dep. Thu 29 OctRet. Wed 25 Nov$2,668
Dep. Tue 11 AugRet. Wed 26 Aug$3,183
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 21 Aug$4,651

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

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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 $1096.

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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