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San Francisco Melbourne
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Tue., 24 Dec. SFO - MEL
Tue., 18 Feb. MEL - SFO
$3255 $3061
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Fri., 14 Feb. SFO - MEL
$637 $618
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Wed., 01 Jan. SFO - MEL
Tue., 21 Jan. MEL - SFO
$1564 $1478
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Wed., 08 Jan. SFO - MEL
Thu., 16 Jan. MEL - SFO
$2898 $2782
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Fri., 24 Jan. MEL - SFO
$2841 $2732
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
30% Trains are 30% more expensive in Melbourne than in San Francisco.
San Francisco $3.94
Melbourne $5.3
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
40% A meal in Melbourne is 40% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco $39.35
Melbourne $25
Distance: 12658 kms
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

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When do you want to depart from San Francisco? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Melbourne. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Melbourne?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Melbourne is of around 16:55 hours on average, considering an average distance of 12,901 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Melbourne at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Melbourne is $618. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Melbourne expensive to visit compared to San Francisco?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Melbourne costs an average of 5.50 AUD, 16% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 6.53 AUD, while train tickets costs 35% more in Melbourne: 5.30 AUD against 3.94 AUD in San Francisco. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 25.00 AUD in Melbourne, 36% less than the 39.35 AUD in San Francisco. The price of the coffee is around 41% cheaper in Melbourne, with an average of 5.39 AUD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 9.07 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco to Melbourne?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from San Francisco. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Melbourne's temperatures can go up to 37.14 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -1.12 ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Melbourne have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Melbourne?
The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Melbourne is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Qantas Airways. United Airlines.

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