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Cheap flights Melbourne — San Francisco

from $551 12 658 km ~15h 24m 11 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Thursday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $551 on 14.11.2026
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Prices found for 16 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
25 Nov 2026, Wed
Jetstar JQ 610
06:50
AVV Avalon Airport
00:50
SFO San Francisco International Airport
18h 3 stops
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28 Nov 2026, Sat
Fiji Airways FJ 934
05:35
MEL Tullamarine Airport
22:11
SFO San Francisco International Airport
16h 36m 2 stops
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
Philippine Airlines PR 210
01:20
MEL Tullamarine Airport
21:55
SFO San Francisco International Airport
20h 35m 1 stop
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
United Airlines UA 61
04:45
MEL Tullamarine Airport
21:56
SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
17h 11m 2 stops
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
Philippine Airlines PR 210
01:20
MEL Tullamarine Airport
21:55
SFO San Francisco International Airport
20h 35m 1 stop
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
United Airlines UA 61
04:45
MEL Tullamarine Airport
19:10
SFO San Francisco International Airport
14h 25m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
12 658 km
Flight time
15h 24m
Time difference
-18h
Minimum price
from $551 (14.11.2026)
Average price
$576
Maximum price
$709
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (2)
AVV Avalon Airport MEL Tullamarine Airport
Arrival airports (2)
SFO San Francisco International Airport SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Airlines (4)
FJ Fiji Airways JQ Jetstar PR Philippine Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (5)
Kiwi.com Aviakassa Kupi.com Trip.com Farera
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
2 flights · 2 days
$532
Jetstar
Jetstar
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$570
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$674
United Airlines
United Airlines
6 flights · 5 days
$709
Where to buy tickets 5
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $532
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $570
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $586
Trip.com
5 tickets · 4 days
from $776
Farera
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 353
Airports

From — Melbourne (2)

  • AVV Avalon Airport
  • MEL Tullamarine Airport

To — San Francisco (2)

  • SFO San Francisco International Airport
  • SJC Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
Other destinations from Melbourne
Frequently asked questions about the route Melbourne — San Francisco
How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?
Approximate flight time — 15h 24m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Melbourne to San Francisco?
The straight-line distance — 12 658 km.
How much do flights from Melbourne to San Francisco cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $551 on 14.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $576. Range: $551 — $709.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and San Francisco?
The difference — -18h.
From which airports does Melbourne operate flights?
From Melbourne: AVV (Avalon Airport), MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
To which airports in San Francisco do flights arrive?
To San Francisco: SFO (San Francisco International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $1 277. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Melbourne — San Francisco

Flights Melbourne — San Francisco is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 12 658 km. Flight time 15h 24m. Time difference -18h.

From Melbourne (MEL) flights depart from 2 airports: AVV, MEL. To San Francisco (SFO) — 2 arrival airports: SFO, SJC.

4 airlines operate on this route: Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $551 (14.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $576, ranging from $551 to $709. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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