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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to San Francisco

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to San Francisco.
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Fiji Airways Logo
12:55 - 13:50MEL-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:55 - 11:30SFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
$1,178Fiji Airways
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 27 May
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:25SFO-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
$1,230Fiji Airways
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Fri, 29 Aug - Wed, 17 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:25MEL-SFO
16h 55m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:25SFO-MEL
20h 50m1 stop
$1,231Fiji Airways
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Fri, 29 Aug - Wed, 17 Sep
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 08:10MEL-SFO
14h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
11:00 - 07:30SFO-MEL
27h 30m1 stop
$1,775United Airlines
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Tue, 10 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 08:10MEL-SFO
14h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:45 - 07:30SFO-MEL
19h 45m1 stop
$1,778United Airlines
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Thu, 12 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:20 - 17:45MEL-SFO
16h 25m1 stop
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18:10 - 06:45SFO-MEL
19h 35m1 stop
$1,850Qantas Airways
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Sun, 20 Jul - Wed, 13 Aug
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 - 08:10MEL-SFO
14h 15mdirect
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16:10 - 07:30SFO-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
$1,897Lufthansa
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Tue, 22 Jul - Fri, 22 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 19:02MEL-SFO
26h 17m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:25 - 07:35SFO-MEL
20h 10m1 stop
$1,989Qantas Airways
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Mon, 23 Jun - Fri, 26 Dec
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 09:40MEL-SFO
32h 15m1 stop
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11:30 - 12:00SFO-MEL
30h 30m1 stop
$2,005Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Singapore Airlines Logo
18:25 - 09:40MEL-SFO
32h 15m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:30 - 21:35SFO-MEL
40h 05m1 stop
$2,086Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco is August, where tickets cost $1,428 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,219 and $1,847 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $4,573, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$603
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco

When to book flights from Melbourne to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flights

  • Can I fly from Melbourne to San Francisco directly?

    You will be able to find some direct flights from major airports in Melbourne to San Francisco International Airport. These flights will reduce your travel time by up to five hours in comparison to connecting flights that can take as long as 19h. United Airlines provides direct flights for this route.

  • Where can I find the prayer room at Melbourne International Airport?

    Opposite the Departures Area of Melbourne International Airport, you will find multi-faith prayer rooms. There is no cost to access these prayer rooms.

  • Are there hotels onsite at the San Francisco International Airport?

    You will be able to find numerous choices for accommodation once you have landed at the San Francisco International Airport. There are quite a few hotels located onsite and several more are located nearby. You will be able to get to nearby hotels either by using the hotel's shuttle service or by hailing a cab.

  • Where can I find restaurants in San Francisco International Airport?

    There are several choices for restaurants located within the airport. You will be able to find food services whether you are in Terminal 3, 2, or 1, as each terminal caters to travellers needs. Cat Cora's Kitchen restaurant can be found in Terminal 2; this restaurant is a great choice for travellers who enjoy health-conscious meals above fast food.

  • Is there a medical clinic at the San Francisco Airport?

    The San Francisco International Airport provides all the necessary services for travellers, including a medical clinic. Should you need any health care once you have landed, you will be able to find the medical clinic at the International Terminal Departures area on Level 3 of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco was $386 for a one-way ticket and $754 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in San Francisco is San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, China Airlines or Fiji Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco are China Airlines and Fiji Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,769 and an overall rating of 8.3, China Airlines is the most popular choice. Fiji Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,318 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,288 or less one-way and $1,808 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne is served by 4 airports. The Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is one of the most popular in the region. However, Avalon Airport (AVV), Moorabbin Airport (MBW), and Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) also cater to international flights to and from Melbourne.
  • Melbourne International Airport provides travellers with a useful app that informs travellers of discounted flights while ultimately aiming to make travelling from the airport as easy as possible. You will be able to use the app to calculate flight fares and discover essential information about your flight.
  • There are 3 international airports in and around San Francisco, although, when flying from Melbourne, it is best to fly to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The San Francisco International Airport is well-connected to the city, which means you will be able to travel to and from the airport and use it as a base during your stay.
  • You can find Hungry Jack’s, Billie Chu, and BAXA Noodle Bar restaurants in Melbourne International Airport. There are numerous family-friendly restaurants located in the airport. Billie Chu hosts a play area and a children’s menu to cater to families with younger children.
  • If you travel from San Francisco Airport to the city centre via the BART quick train, you can expect a rough travel time of 45–60min, including your wait time. The cost of this trip will be around $ 8.65 (A$ 12).
  • The train station at San Francisco airport is located in the airport opposite the Garage G. Between three and four trains depart from the station each hour and it will take you around 30min to reach downtown San Francisco via train.
  • You can find tax-free retailers in the International Terminal A of San Francisco International Airport. In International Terminal G, you will find a Duty-Free Burberry retailer where you can purchase luxury items tax-free.
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to San Francisco

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Melbourne

Monday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Tuesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Wednesday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Thursday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Friday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Saturday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

Sunday

Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines, +1 more

Lufthansa, SWISS, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 188 reviews
7.5Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024NAN - CHC
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We were delayed 3x and because I didn’t purchase my tickets directly from United Airlines I was told I Have to take care of it myself so I called Underpricer and they helped me but before I changed my flights I took the risk of sticking by what my tickets were and was lucky to have gotten on the original all flight with only 15 mins before take off. not sure if I will do this again

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