Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Melbourne Starting at AED 972

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Melbourne based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 5,552.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    It takes about 15 hours 55 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Melbourne?

    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL): Lufthansa, Virgin Australia, Swiss Airlines and United Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    United Airlines operates 1 non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL).

  • How many airports are there in Melbourne (MEL)?

    There are 4 airport(s) near Melbourne (MEL): Avalon Airport, Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport, Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport.

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Melbourne

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 971
Cheapest return ticket price AED 3,255
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 12,650.89 km
Average flight time 15 hours 55 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines

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