Economy award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 9 programs for MEL→SFO. Lowest: 40,000 miles + $98.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 314 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Avianca LifeMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 40,000 pts + $98.39
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 9 of 9
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 334
- United MileagePlus
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 48,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MEL→SFO, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $98.39 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF) | — | 314 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 41,900 pts + $115.79 | 2 stopsNonstop from 49,900 pts | Air Canada (AC), ANA (NH), Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 9+ | 334 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $118.29 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), Cathay Pacific (CX), Fiji Airways (FJ), Japan Airlines (JL) +2 more | 2 | 296 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,500 pts + $238.69 | 1 stop | China Airlines (CI), Delta Air Lines (DL), Garuda Indonesia (GA), Japan Airlines (JL) +3 more | 9+ | 235 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $97.90 | Nonstop | ANA (NH), Singapore Airlines (SQ), United Airlines (UA), Virgin Australia (VA) | 9+ | 326 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $125.67 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), China Airlines (CI), Cathay Pacific (CX) +5 more | 1 | 281 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $435.25 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $130.03 | Nonstop | EVA Air (BR), Air New Zealand (NZ), Singapore Airlines (SQ), Turkish Airlines (TK) +1 more | 9+ | 263 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 66,500 pts + $218.11 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Korean Air (KE), Xiamen Airlines (MF) +1 more | 1 | 165 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $98.39 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $118.29 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 42,500 pts + $110.39 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 44,500 pts + $238.99 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $97.90 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $125.67 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $435.25 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 60,000 pts + $130.03 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 49,900 miles; nonstop space on 334 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 48,000 points; nonstop space on 325 dates.
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 60,000 miles; nonstop space on 231 dates.
Best months for economy from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 23 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 27 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9 | |
| 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 2 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): United MileagePlus
- Air France (AF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- EVA Air (BR): Avianca LifeMiles
- China Airlines (CI): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Cathay Pacific (CX): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Emirates (EK): Qantas Frequent Flyer and Emirates Skywards
- Fiji Airways (FJ): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Garuda Indonesia (GA): Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Japan Airlines (JL): Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- JQ: Air France/KLM Flying Blue
- Korean Air (KE): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Xiamen Airlines (MF): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- ANA (NH): United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Air New Zealand (NZ): United MileagePlus and Avianca LifeMiles
- Philippine Airlines (PR): Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Qantas (QF): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Singapore Airlines (SQ): United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Avianca LifeMiles
- Turkish Airlines (TK): Avianca LifeMiles
- United Airlines (UA): United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Avianca LifeMiles
- Virgin Australia (VA): United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Vietnam Airlines (VN): Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about economy award flights from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
40,000 miles + $98.39 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 314 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:24 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Airlines AAdvantage (314 dates), United MileagePlus (334 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (296 dates), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (235 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (326 dates), Qantas Frequent Flyer (281 dates), Emirates Skywards (322 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (263 dates) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (165 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Avianca LifeMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 48,000 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 325 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from Melbourne (MEL) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for May 2027 departures: 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.