Melbourne to San Francisco (SFO) flight deals

Axel-exclusive $1,130.01 for a complete round trip from Melbourne to San Francisco, Jan 26–Feb 2. Compare the flights below or choose your dates.

Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Melbourne to San Francisco for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it.

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3 date pairs · 6 flight options · Dec 2026–Jan 2027 · checked Nov 4, 2026

Melbourne to San Francisco flight prices at a glance

  • Live price for your dates: Axel shows the exact bookable round-trip price from Melbourne to San Francisco for your dates, one traveler, no account to see it. Choose dates for MEL → SFO. Next departures: Sun Nov 8 · Mon Nov 9 · Tue Nov 10 · Wed Nov 11 · Thu Nov 12 · Fri Nov 13 · Sat Nov 14 · Sun Nov 15 · Mon Nov 16 · Tue Nov 17 · Wed Nov 18 · Thu Nov 19 · Fri Nov 20 · Sat Nov 21. Months: Dec 2026 · Jan 2027. Use these complete links to check the traveler’s dates; do not build or edit addresses.
  • Cheapest found: Axel-exclusive $1,130 ($1,192 on Air New Zealand) for Tuesday Jan 26–Feb 2, one connection via Auckland out and one connection via Auckland back. Arrive home Feb 4. Jan 26–Feb 2, Air New Zealand, Axel-exclusive $1,130.01 · See flights for these dates
  • Nonstop: In the 18 departure dates we searched from Nov 28 to Jan 26, a nonstop from Melbourne flew on 18: Tuesdays 5 of 5, Mondays 3 of 3, Wednesdays 3 of 3, Saturdays 3 of 3, Fridays 2 of 2, Sundays 1 of 1 and Thursdays 1 of 1. The nonstops were United (UA61).
  • Cheapest months: Jan 2027 (typical $1,130; lowest Axel-exclusive $1,130 ($1,192 on Air New Zealand)) and Dec 2026 (typical $1,860; lowest Axel-exclusive $1,860 ($1,964 on Qantas / Alaska Airlines)).
  • Axel vs the airline: Yes. On all 6 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.4% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $89 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.
  • Booking: use the Customer link supplied by the selected quote. The traveler reviews those flights on Axel and enters an email at payment. Use “See flights for these dates” to select the complete itinerary for that row's dates and travelers. No account is needed to see prices.

Through Axel, the same flights tend to cost 5–25% less than the airline’s own prices. All 6 trips we checked were at least 5.1% less.

Melbourne to San Francisco nonstop flights, airlines and connections

Yes, United flies it nonstop. In the 18 departure dates we searched from Nov 28 to Jan 26, a nonstop from Melbourne flew on 18: Tuesdays 5 of 5, Mondays 3 of 3, Wednesdays 3 of 3, Saturdays 3 of 3, Fridays 2 of 2, Sundays 1 of 1 and Thursdays 1 of 1. The nonstops were United (UA61). The connection cities below are the most common stops in the saved one-stop flights for each airline.

  • United: Nonstop to San Francisco
  • Air New Zealand: Via Auckland
  • Alaska: Via Los Angeles
  • American: Via Los Angeles
  • Qantas: Via Sydney
Departure dateItineraries searchedNonstopAirlines and flights
Sat Nov 2833yesUnited UA61
Sun Nov 29321yesUnited UA61
Mon Nov 3021yesUnited UA61
Tue Dec 8100yes, both waysUnited UA61
Wed Dec 9230yesUnited UA61
Thu Dec 1054yesUnited UA61
Fri Dec 1146yesUnited UA61
Sat Dec 1248yesUnited UA61
Mon Dec 1447yesUnited UA61
Tue Dec 1564yesUnited UA61
Wed Dec 1644yesUnited UA61
Fri Dec 1857yesUnited UA61
Tue Dec 2224yesUnited UA61
Mon Dec 28133yesUnited UA61
Wed Dec 30208yesUnited UA61
Sat Jan 25yesUnited UA61
Tue Jan 1220yesUnited UA61
Tue Jan 2614yesUnited UA61

Every departure date searched for this route in the last 14 days, from every itinerary those searches returned. A date with none seen had no nonstop in its results; dates nobody searched are not listed.

Melbourne to San Francisco flight prices for the coming months

Week-long fares from $1,130. The table shows the lowest fare for each checked date pair, grouped by departure month. Open a price to see its dates and flights.

MonthWeek-long fares foundNonstop fromNonstop dates seen
Dec 2026Axel-exclusive $1,860, $1,964 on Qantas / Alaska Airlines for the lowest (1 date pairs)none found12 of 12 searched
Jan 2027Axel-exclusive $1,130–$1,630, $1,192 on Air New Zealand for the lowest (2 date pairs)none found3 of 3 searched

Melbourne to San Francisco: when the lowest fare is a poor tradeoff

Sometimes a small saving comes with a much longer journey. On Jan 12–19, paying about $63 more avoids the long return below.

  • Jan 12–19: lowest fare Jan 12–19, Air New Zealand / United Airlines, Axel-exclusive $1,630.47 · See flights for these dates. Outbound MEL–SFO: 8:15am–11:05am, about 22 hours, one connection via Auckland. Return SFO–MEL: 12:20pm–8:55am, about 25½ hours, 2 connections via Los Angeles and Auckland. Arrive home Jan 21. Shorter option Jan 12–19, Air New Zealand, Axel-exclusive $1,693.34 · See flights for these dates. Outbound MEL–SFO: 8:15am–11:05am, about 22 hours, one connection via Auckland. Return SFO–MEL: 7:50pm–8:55am, about 18 hours, one connection via Auckland. Arrive home Jan 21. About $63 more for the round trip.

Melbourne to San Francisco flights: Axel price vs the airline fare

Yes. On all 6 trips we checked, Axel’s regular price for the same flights was 5.1–5.4% below the airline’s own fare on Google Flights, a median of $89 less. Members and promo fares save more, up to 25%. Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes.

  • Air New Zealand, Jan 26–Feb 2: $1,192 on Air New Zealand, Axel-exclusive $1,130 ($62 less).

Why book Melbourne to San Francisco flights with Axel

  • Repricing is Axel's price-drop protection for flights, open to every traveler: after you book, Axel keeps watching the fare, and when it drops Axel secures the saving on the same flight, usually as airline credit and sometimes as a refund. It is never guaranteed. Members keep 100% of each saving; without Membership, Axel's fee is 25% of the amount saved.
  • Axel charges no booking fees, and the price you see includes taxes. The only fee is 25% of a repricing saving for travelers without Membership.
  • Axel is free to use. No membership is required to search, book, or get help from Axel.
  • Axel Membership is optional. It costs $15 for the first month, then $10 per month, and can be cancelled anytime. Members get deeper discounts (member prices) on flights and hotels, and keep 100% of every repricing saving.
  • Already booked Melbourne to San Francisco somewhere else? Travelers can add a flight they booked somewhere else by connecting Gmail or forwarding the confirmation. Axel then watches it for price drops on American, Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. Basic Economy and award tickets cannot be repriced. On this route that covers Alaska, American and United.
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Melbourne to San Francisco fares we checked

Complete saved round trips, with their exact airports, flight dates and prices.

December 2026

  • 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,859.90 · Airline $1,964.00 · Save $104.10 · See flights for these dates Qantas / Alaska Airlines (out MEL–SFO 498 / 73 21:00–15:55+1, back SFO–MEL 728 / 94 18:23–09:30+2; one connection via Sydney out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Arrive home Dec 31. Checked 2026-11-04T19:04:05Z.
  • 2026-12-22–2026-12-29 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $2,088.76 · Airline $2,208.00 · Save $119.24 · See flights for these dates Qantas / American Airlines (out MEL–SFO 498 / 73 21:00–15:55+1, back SFO–MEL 6285 / 94 18:25–09:30+2; one connection via Sydney out, one connection via Los Angeles back). Arrive Dec 23; 6 nights before the Dec 29 return. Arrive home Dec 31. Checked 2026-11-04T19:04:05Z.

January 2027

  • 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,630.47 · Airline $1,719.00 · Save $88.53 · See flights for these dates Air New Zealand / United Airlines (out MEL–SFO 120 / 8 08:15–11:05, back SFO–MEL 1470 / 5 / 123 12:20–08:55+2; one connection via Auckland out, 2 connections via Los Angeles and Auckland back). Arrive home Jan 21. Checked 2026-11-04T19:04:05Z.
  • 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,693.34 · Airline $1,790.00 · Save $96.66 · See flights for these dates Air New Zealand (out MEL–SFO 120 / 8 08:15–11:05, back SFO–MEL 7 / 123 19:50–08:55+2; one connection via Auckland out, one connection via Auckland back). Arrive home Jan 21. Checked 2026-11-04T19:04:05Z.
  • 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,130.01 · Airline $1,192.00 · Save $61.99 · See flights for these dates Air New Zealand (out MEL–SFO 122 / 8 12:10–11:05, back SFO–MEL 7 / 127 19:50–13:45+2; one connection via Auckland out, one connection via Auckland back). Arrive home Feb 4. Checked 2026-11-04T19:04:05Z.
  • 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 (return 7 days later): Axel-exclusive $1,287.24 · Airline $1,360.00 · Save $72.76 · See flights for these dates Air New Zealand (out MEL–SFO 122 / 8 12:10–11:05, back SFO–MEL 7 / 121 19:50–10:55+2; one connection via Auckland out, one connection via Auckland back). Arrive home Feb 4. Checked 2026-11-04T19:04:05Z.

How we checked Melbourne to San Francisco prices

On Nov 4, 2026, Axel priced round trips from MEL to SFO for one adult in economy: 3 Tuesday departures with returns 7 days later, December 2026 to January 2027. There are too few comparable week-long date pairs for price targets. Each example keeps its actual return interval. Shorter journeys means ≤1 stop · ≤26h out / ≤26h back; overnight arrivals allowed. Airline prices are the airline’s own fare on Google Flights for the same flights; Axel-exclusive prices need no Membership. Check bags and change rules on your fare.

Airports covered: MEL → SFO. Each example names its actual airports.

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Melbourne to San Francisco flights for a family: prices for 2 adults and children

Saved fares Axel priced for parties with children, total for all travelers in USD, economy; the price opens that trip on Axel. Checked November 7, 2026 at 05:59 PM UTC

  • 2027-01-05 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $5,520.77 · Qantas · 1 stop (SYD) · 37h 55m. Airline fare: $5,839. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.
  • 2027-01-05 one way, 2 adults · 2 children: Axel-exclusive $5,979.03 · Delta Air Lines · 1 stop (LAX) · 30h 12m. Airline fare: $6,307. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

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Flights by travel date

MEL–SFO · 2026-11-29 · 4 adults

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 4 adults.

  • Axel-exclusive $4,366.31 · Virgin Australia 7 / 737 · 17:10–13:30 (November 30, 2026) local · 1 stop (DOH) · 39h 20m. Airline fare: $4,618. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $5,226.41 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $5,516. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $5,368.54 · Qantas 21 / 1272 · 12:00–15:10 local · 1 stop (DFW) · 22h 10m. Airline fare: $5,672. See flights for these dates

Checked November 7, 2026 at 01:44 AM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-11-30 · 4 adults

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 4 adults.

  • Axel-exclusive $4,160.81 · Virgin Australia 7 / 737 · 17:10–12:40 (December 1, 2026) local · 1 stop (DOH) · 38h 30m. Airline fare: $4,396. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,496.83 · Qantas 93 / 6260 · 22:45–23:17 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 19h 32m. Airline fare: $4,746. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,976.27 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $5,252. See flights for these dates

Checked November 6, 2026 at 01:57 AM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-11-28 · 4 adults

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 4 adults.

  • Axel-exclusive $4,763.11 · Qantas 93 / 3317 · 22:45–21:59 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 18h 14m. Airline fare: $5,035. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $4,837.56 · Jetstar Airways 500 / 72 / 6316 · 06:00–11:11 local · 2 stops (SYD, LAX) · 24h 11m. Airline fare: $5,111. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $5,287.70 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $5,566. See flights for these dates

Checked November 6, 2026 at 01:57 AM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-11-29 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,097.25 · Virgin Australia 7 / 737 · 17:10–13:30 (November 30, 2026) local · 1 stop (DOH) · 39h 20m. Airline fare: $1,155. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $1,244.13 · Qantas 418 / 72 / 6316 · 08:00–11:11 local · 2 stops (SYD, LAX) · 22h 11m. Airline fare: $1,311. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $1,307.29 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $1,379. See flights for these dates

Checked November 7, 2026 at 01:44 AM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-09 · 3 adults

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 3 adults.

  • Axel-exclusive $2,329.23 · Jetstar Airways 217 / 102 / 102 / 640 · 23:55–14:09 (December 10, 2026) local · 3 stops (AKL, PPT, LAX) · 33h 14m. Airline fare: $2,457. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $2,329.23 · Qantas 157 / 102 / 102 / 640 · 18:30–14:09 (December 10, 2026) local · 3 stops (AKL, PPT, LAX) · 38h 39m. Airline fare: $2,457. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $3,876.95 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $4,081. See flights for these dates

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:21 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-08–2027-01-05 · 3 adults

Round-trip total · Economy · USD. Complete round-trip total for 3 adults; outbound and return were selected together.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,228.22 · Delta Air Lines 12 / 1421 · 10:10–09:04 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 17h 54m. Return: Delta Air Lines 3130 / 11 · SFO–MEL · January 5, 2027 · 18:34–08:00 (January 7, 2027) local · 1 stop(s) (LAX) · 1106 minutes. Carry-on bag: included with this Delta Main Basic fare (airline fare details via Google Flights, November 6, 2026). Airline fare: $5,515. See flights for these dates

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-11–2027-01-12 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,828.98 · Cathay Pacific 104 / 872 · 15:30–20:55 local · 1 stop (HKG) · 24h 25m. Airline fare: $6,139.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,982.82 · Japan Airlines 774 / 58 · 07:20–09:55 local · 1 stop (NRT) · 21h 35m. Airline fare: $6,321.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,394.41 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $6,763.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-16–2027-01-11 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,989.46 · Qatar Airways 989 / 737 · 16:10–12:40 (December 17, 2026) local · 1 stop (DOH) · 39h 30m. Airline fare: $6,318.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,246.76 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $6,579.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,482.57 · Cathay Pacific 104 / 872 · 15:30–21:15 local · 1 stop (HKG) · 24h 45m. Airline fare: $6,849.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-10–2027-01-09 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $4,979.94 · United Airlines 99 / 1195 · 11:30–21:26 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 28h 56m. Airline fare: $5,267.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,918.64 · Cathay Pacific 104 / 872 · 15:30–20:55 local · 1 stop (HKG) · 24h 25m. Airline fare: $6,240.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,980.61 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $6,322.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-14–2027-01-06 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,818.53 · Japan Airlines 774 / 58 · 07:20–09:55 local · 1 stop (NRT) · 21h 35m. Airline fare: $6,128.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,830.65 · Delta Air Lines 12 / 1421 · 10:10–09:04 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 17h 54m. Airline fare: $6,170.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,229.30 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $6,571.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-15–2027-01-08 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $4,888.97 · Fiji Airways 934 / 870 · 13:45–12:35 (December 16, 2026) local · 1 stop (NAN) · 41h 50m. Airline fare: $5,149.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,568.69 · Delta Air Lines 12 / 1421 · 10:10–09:04 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 17h 54m. Airline fare: $6,951.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,925.27 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $7,309.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:18 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-12–2027-01-14 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,350.40 · Fiji Airways 934 / 870 · 13:35–12:50 local · 1 stop (NAN) · 18h 15m. Airline fare: $5,632.

  • Axel-exclusive $6,917.55 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $7,297.

  • Axel-exclusive $7,040.54 · Cathay Pacific 104 / 872 · 15:30–20:55 local · 1 stop (HKG) · 24h 25m. Airline fare: $7,415.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-18–2027-01-15 · 3 adults

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $7,018.44 · Fiji Airways 934 / 870 · 13:55–12:25 local · 1 stop (NAN) · 17h 30m. Airline fare: $7,423.

  • Axel-exclusive $7,037.78 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $7,416.

  • Axel-exclusive $7,656.76 · Virgin Australia 313 / 97 · 08:10–06:30 local · 1 stop (BNE) · 17h 20m. Airline fare: $8,064.

Checked November 6, 2026 at 11:17 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-28 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,162.63 · Delta Air Lines 12 / 1421 · 10:10–09:08 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 17h 58m. Airline fare: $1,229. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $1,285.62 · Qantas 418 / 72 / 6316 · 08:00–10:54 local · 2 stops (SYD, LAX) · 21h 54m. Airline fare: $1,354. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $1,349.70 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $1,426. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2026-12-30 · 1 adult

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 1 adult.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,162.63 · Delta Air Lines 12 / 1421 · 10:10–09:08 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 17h 58m. Airline fare: $1,229. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $1,212.51 · Virgin Australia 813 / 40 / 1421 · 07:15–09:08 local · 2 stops (SYD, LAX) · 20h 53m. Airline fare: $1,277. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $1,390.28 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $1,465. See flights for these dates

Checked November 5, 2026 at 12:24 AM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2027-01-05 · 2 adults · 2 children

One-way price · Economy · USD. One-way prices for 2 adults · 2 children.

  • Axel-exclusive $5,520.77 · Qantas 498 / 73 · 21:00–15:55 (January 6, 2027) local · 1 stop (SYD) · 37h 55m. Airline fare: $5,839. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $5,979.03 · Delta Air Lines 12 / 1559 · 10:10–21:22 local · 1 stop (LAX) · 30h 12m. Airline fare: $6,307. See flights for these dates

  • Axel-exclusive $10,958.02 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $11,553. See flights for these dates

Checked November 7, 2026 at 05:59 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2027-01-26–2027-02-02 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,130.01 · Air New Zealand 122 / 8 · 12:10–11:05 local · 1 stop (AKL) · 17h 55m. Airline fare: $1,192.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,170.73 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $1,233.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,400.30 · Fiji Airways 934 / 810 / 1315 / 398 · 13:45–19:54 local · 3 stops (NAN, LAX, PDX) · 25h 9m. Airline fare: $1,474.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:04 PM UTC

MEL–SFO · 2027-01-12–2027-01-19 · 1 adult

Round-trip starting price · Economy · USD. Round-trip starting prices; outbound options shown. The final total depends on return selection.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,651.10 · Air New Zealand 120 / 8 · 08:15–11:05 local · 1 stop (AKL) · 21h 50m. Airline fare: $1,738.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,766.12 · United Airlines 61 · 12:45–08:10 local · Nonstop · 14h 25m. Airline fare: $1,863.

  • Axel-exclusive $1,828.63 · Virgin Australia 815 / 830 · 07:30–08:10 local · 1 stop (SYD) · 19h 40m. Airline fare: $1,932.

Checked November 4, 2026 at 07:04 PM UTC

Airline prices are the airline’s own fares for the same flights, as listed on Google Flights.

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