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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

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FJ Return flights from $1,117
Dep. Fri 28 AugRet. Fri 11 Sep$1,117
Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$1,139
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Dep. Wed 07 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,145
Dep. Sun 07 FebRet. Fri 26 Feb$1,145
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Wed 21 Oct$1,148
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sun 25 Oct$1,148
Dep. Fri 09 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$1,148
Dep. Wed 21 OctRet. Wed 04 Nov$1,148
Dep. Sun 18 AprRet. Fri 07 May$1,173
Dep. Sun 18 AprRet. Fri 30 Apr$1,174
Dep. Sun 18 AprRet. Mon 03 May$1,181
Dep. Sun 18 AprRet. Mon 10 May$1,183
Dep. Fri 31 JulRet. Wed 26 Aug$1,411
Dep. Wed 16 DecRet. Wed 06 Jan$2,292
Dep. Fri 02 OctRet. Fri 16 Oct$2,293
Dep. Thu 10 DecRet. Sat 26 Dec$3,595

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

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.

Aug 2026
$1,365
Sep 2026
$1,197
Oct 2026
$1,518
Nov 2026
$1,226
Jan 2027
$1,943
Feb 2027
$1,396
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 $1,509. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, November and August, 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
$1,365
September 2026
$1,197
October 2026
$1,518
November 2026
$1,226
January 2027
$1,943
February 2027
$1,396
March 2027
$1,920

Average Melbourne to San Francisco Return Prices

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

August 2026
$2,775
September 2026
$2,674
October 2026
$2,528
November 2026
$2,529
December 2026
$3,805
January 2027
$2,924
February 2027
$2,547
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 $1117.

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 28 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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