Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Data covers November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for eight months. Of the well-covered ones, November 2026–January 2027 are among the cheapest, at 40,000 points.
SFOMEL
San Francisco to Melbourneaward flights
Compare 11 loyalty programs for San Francisco to Melbourne award flights, with economy seats from 40,000 points.
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Route snapshot
San Francisco to Melbourne shows nonstop award space on United Airlines. It's priced by 11 programs, and economy starts at 40,000 points via American AAdvantage. With this many programs in play, the same seat can price very differently depending on where you book it. Below, every program pricing SFO–MEL is compared side by side.
- Route
- SFO to MEL
- Direct service
- 291 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 24
- Best economy price
- From 40,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- From 55,000 pts
- Best business price
- From 87,500 pts
- Best first class price
- From 150,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Premium economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 40,000Lowest | 65,000pts | 830,375pts | Not available |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 40,000Lowest | Not available | 175,000pts | 175,000Lowest |
 Fiji AirwaysFJ | 40,000Lowest | Not available | 268,000pts | Not available |
 Qantas AirwaysQF | 40,000Lowest | 55,000Lowest | 175,000pts | Not available |
JetstarJQ | 48,000pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 United AirlinesUA | 48,000pts | 70,000pts | 300,000pts | Not available |
 DeltaDL | 49,500pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
 Air CanadaAC | 49,900pts | 156,338pts | 118,188pts | Not available |
 Virgin AustraliaVA | 49,900pts | Not available | 87,500Lowest | Not available |
Air New ZealandNZ | 50,600pts | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/27/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between San Francisco and Melbourne price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 40,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 40,000 |
| Dec 2026 | 40,000 |
| Jan 2027 | 40,000 |
| Feb 2027 | 40,000 |
| Mar 2027 | 40,000 |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | 40,000 |
| Jun 2027 | 40,000 |
| Jul 2027 | 44,500 |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov, Dec, Jan currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 40,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
14 airlines with award seats between San Francisco and Melbourne, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAir CanadaACAlaska AirlinesAS
JetBlueB6
Cathay PacificCXDeltaDL
EmiratesEK
Etihad AirwaysEYQantas AirwaysQF
Singapore AirlinesSQ
Turkish AirlinesTKUnited AirlinesUAVirgin AustraliaVA
Virgin AtlanticVSRoute notes
What to know before booking San Francisco to Melbourne with points.
About this route
San Francisco to Melbourne is served by American Airlines, Air Canada, Air India and 21 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 40,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
San Francisco–Melbourne Flights
This route runs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Melbourne (MEL). United Airlines carries all of the nonstop award space in the data. Nonstops make up only about 2% of the award options in the data; the rest connect.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking San Francisco–Melbourne with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The economy floor connects once; an economy nonstop on United Airlines costs more. The cheapest economy seat adds about $24 in taxes and fees, below the route's typical economy taxes. The middle step, premium economy, costs about 1.4 times economy; business costs about 2.2 times. Hold off on converting flexible points until the seat is confirmed bookable; there's no undoing a transfer.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage is cheapest in economy at 40,000 points. Alaska Atmos Rewards wins premium economy at 55,000 points. Air Canada Aeroplan takes business class at 87,500 points. It also lists first class from 150,000 points on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Among the remaining eight programs, Etihad Guest, Emirates Skywards, and Qantas Frequent Flyer are good places to cross-check.
Airlines & Routing Options
United Airlines is the only airline with nonstop award space on San Francisco–Melbourne in the data, and its Star Alliance membership opens that nonstop to partner programs beyond United MileagePlus. Connecting awards near the price floor run through Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Sydney.
Alternative Airports & Routes
Leaving San Francisco, San Jose (SJC) sits just above the floor at 49,200 points in economy, a fair fallback when SFO dates are stripped. If the destination is open, San Francisco to Austin prices from 8,000 points at last check. Whichever San Francisco airport you pick, confirm the departure code before transferring points.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
Alternative corridors travelers consider alongside San Francisco to Melbourne.
SFOLAXSan Francisco to Los Angeles
From 4,000 ptsBusiness 17,300 pts
SFOSANSan Francisco to San Diego
From 4,900 ptsBusiness 21,000 pts
SFOLASSan Francisco to Las Vegas
From 5,000 ptsBusiness 19,300 pts
SFOSEASan Francisco to Seattle
From 5,000 ptsBusiness 23,000 pts
SFOORDSan Francisco to Chicago
From 7,000 ptsBusiness 30,000 pts
SFOAUSSan Francisco to Austin-Bergstrom
From 8,000 ptsBusiness 43,600 pts
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the San Francisco to Melbourne route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 40,000 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with one stop. Pricing on this route comes from 11 programs, so a quick comparison can pay off. The pricing table above breaks the price down by cabin.