Direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne

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San Francisco

United States

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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Melbourne

Australia

Australia

MEL

Melbourne Airport

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Distance
7,857 miles  ·  (12,645 km)
Flight time
15 hours and 55 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 787-9

San Francisco to Melbourne Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from San Francisco to Melbourne. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SFO to MEL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Melbourne

What is the best time to visit Melbourne?

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime

Melbourne is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.

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The best time to visit Melbourne is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Airlines flying from San Francisco to Melbourne

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Francisco to Melbourne

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Francisco SFO to Melbourne MEL, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to Melbourne

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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San Francisco to Melbourne Flights

Flights from SFO to MEL are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 23:05 - 23:20. The earliest flight departs at 23:05, the last flight departs at 23:20. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from San Francisco to Melbourne takes 15 hours and 55 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and Melbourne is 7,857 miles (or 12,645 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL), Essendon Airport (MEB) and Avalon Airport (AVV).

How many flights per week are there from SFO to MEL?

There are 7 flights per week flying from San Francisco to Melbourne (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

15 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco to Melbourne.

How far is Melbourne from San Francisco?

The distance from San Francisco to Melbourne is 7,857 miles (12,645 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SFO airport to MEL airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from San Francisco to Melbourne.

What alliances have direct flights from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San Francisco to Melbourne.

What classes are available from San Francisco to Melbourne?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from San Francisco to Melbourne?

Aircraft types that fly from San Francisco to Melbourne:

  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from San Francisco to Melbourne?

The earliest flight departs at 23:05 from San Francisco and arrives at 09:00 at Melbourne.

What is the latest flight available from San Francisco to Melbourne?

The latest flight departs at 23:20 from San Francisco and arrives at 09:15 at Melbourne.

Popular flights from San Francisco via Melbourne

Non-stop flights from SFO to MEL

7,857 miles (12,645 km)  ·  15h 55m

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