Statistics on Melbourne-San Francisco flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to San Francisco (from: Melbourne)

The average price to go to San Francisco from Melbourne airport is $ 1663 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1427 (in march) and $ 2201 (in january), which is a saving of $ 236 or a surplus of $ 539 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $972 to $1026 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to San Francisco before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-San Francisco plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60283 airfare prices from previous years for flights to San Francisco from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1427, saving $ 236 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1663). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2201).

Flight Melbourne-San Francisco: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1640 $ 2201 very high price
February$ 1061 $ 1519 good price
March$ 986 $ 1427 very good price
April$ 1170 $ 1616 good price
May$ 1043 $ 1475 good price
June$ 1078 $ 1517 good price
July$ 1395 $ 1786 fair price
August$ 1067 $ 1475 good price
September$ 1133 $ 1575 good price
October$ 1081 $ 1619 good price
November$ 1050 $ 1605 good price
December$ 1655 $ 2134 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to San Francisco

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco range from $702 to $2375. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $2321 to $2375). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1134 to $1188 (5% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->San Francisco flight

There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from San Francisco airport: United, Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, China Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas and Vietnam Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60283 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (39% of the time) on the Melbourne->San Francisco route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Melbourne-San Francisco flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 449 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-San Francisco flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $64.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from San Francisco to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $46. Conversely, departing from San Francisco on a friday may cost you an additional $59.

Top prices Melbourne-San Francisco

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → San Francisco20-05 to 24-05-2025$ 839 
Melbourne → San Francisco15-07 to 22-07-2025$ 874 
Melbourne → San Francisco14-08 to 29-08-2025$ 726 
Melbourne → San Francisco06-09 to 18-09-2025$ 880 
Melbourne → San Francisco10-09 to 24-09-2025$ 826 
Melbourne → San Francisco03-10 to 17-10-2025$ 737 
Melbourne → San Francisco06-11 to 27-11-2025$ 849 
Melbourne → San Francisco07-11 to 27-11-2025$ 895 
Melbourne → San Francisco14-11 to 21-11-2025$ 727 
Melbourne → San Francisco01-03 to 15-03-2026$ 883 

When to book your flight Melbourne - San Francisco to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 11 to 12 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-San Francisco flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to San Francisco, it is recommended to buy it 11 to 12 months before departure (it is then on average 1527 $, which is a saving of 136 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (293 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne to San Francisco flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1767 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2169), 4 to 5 months ($ 2130), 6 to 7 months ($ 2088), 7 to 8 months ($ 2011), 8 to 9 months ($ 2104), 9 to 10 months ($ 2170)
February

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1146 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1409), 1 to 2 months ($ 1303), 2 to 3 months ($ 1377), 8 to 9 months ($ 1463)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1150 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1354), 2 to 3 months ($ 1315), 3 to 4 months ($ 1360), 9 to 10 months ($ 1408), 10 to 11 months ($ 1373)
April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1337 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1429), 2 to 3 months ($ 1448), 4 to 5 months ($ 1516), 11 to 12 months ($ 1414)
May

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1221 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1434), 2 to 3 months ($ 1257), 4 to 5 months ($ 1359), 5 to 6 months ($ 1462), 9 to 10 months ($ 1469)
June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1270 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1342), 5 to 6 months ($ 1303), 6 to 7 months ($ 1273), 7 to 8 months ($ 1490), 11 to 12 months ($ 1502)
July

Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1578 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1774), 2 to 3 months ($ 1741), 4 to 5 months ($ 1646), 5 to 6 months ($ 1651), 9 to 10 months ($ 1666)
August

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1219 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1357), 5 to 6 months ($ 1359), 7 to 8 months ($ 1380), 8 to 9 months ($ 1387), 11 to 12 months ($ 1448)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1191 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1538), 4 to 5 months ($ 1553), 6 to 7 months ($ 1443), 8 to 9 months ($ 1363), 9 to 10 months ($ 1388), 11 to 12 months ($ 1263)
October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1318 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1510), 4 to 5 months ($ 1449), 5 to 6 months ($ 1329), 6 to 7 months ($ 1459), 8 to 9 months ($ 1343), 9 to 10 months ($ 1555), 11 to 12 months ($ 1364)
November

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1099 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1538), 3 to 4 months ($ 1478), 4 to 5 months ($ 1603), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 7 to 8 months ($ 1397), 8 to 9 months ($ 1443), 9 to 10 months ($ 1285), 11 to 12 months ($ 1488)
December

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1860 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2114), 3 to 4 months ($ 2126), 4 to 5 months ($ 1968), 5 to 6 months ($ 2054), 6 to 7 months ($ 2016), 7 to 8 months ($ 2052), 8 to 9 months ($ 2053), 10 to 11 months ($ 1882), 11 to 12 months ($ 1870)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->San Francisco are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $29. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $20 more.

Melbourne to San Francisco: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1397
$1074 to $1979		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1339
$751 to $2534		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1277
$830 to $1630		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1500
$874 to $3042		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1191
$726 to $1505		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1367
$826 to $7168		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1196
$737 to $1669		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1340
$721 to $10830		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1445
$1056 to $2917		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1565
$1057 to $2869		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1429
$1159 to $1830		Find a flight
March 2026$ 3705
$883 to $12813		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to San Francisco. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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