San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL): United Airlines. The two airports are 7,862 miles (12,652 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney, Nadi and Brisbane and more.
How many miles SFO to MEL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 37,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $71.61–80.61 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 54,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 60,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 69,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 80,000 | $50.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 90,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 100,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to MEL
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to MEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to MEL with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
+1 - Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
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- Via Christchurch (CHC)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 1 more
- Via Adelaide (ADL)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Tokyo (NRT)JAL the whole way+1
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more, then Qantas
- Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
+1 - Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
SFO to MEL: common questions
How many miles does SFO to MEL cost?
In economy it starts at 37,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (50,000), Emirates Skywards (54,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to MEL?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is San Francisco from Melbourne by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Melbourne (MEL) are 7,862 miles (12,652 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to MEL award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Melbourne?
The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD), Nadi (NAN), Brisbane (BNE), Auckland (AKL) and Los Angeles (LAX). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Sydney.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.