Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
Nonstop from Melbourne Airport to San Francisco International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
12,654km
7,863 mi, great circle
Flying time
15h 44m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying MEL to SFO
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Melbourne to San Francisco?
About 15h 44m gate to gate for the 12,654 km (7,863 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to SFO?
United Airlines, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).