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Cheapest flights to Melbourne

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Flying from San Francisco to Melbourne: things to know

The most popular route is from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Melbourne Airport in Melbourne. On average this flight takes 18 hours 59 minutes one way and costs US$2,253 for the round trip.

Most popular route
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Average flight time
18 hours 59 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$2,253
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Airlines that fly from San Francisco to Melbourne

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  • Fiji Airways
  • United Airlines
  • Air New Zealand
  • Virgin Australia
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Cathay Pacific
  • American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Qantas Airways
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Air Canada
  • China Airlines
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • Air India

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