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Flights from Sacramento to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Melbourne. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 19h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 29m
Sacramento to Melbourne at a glance
Fastest journey18h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from Sacramento to Melbourne
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) MEL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,773 km7,932 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 29mestimate
- Time difference
- +19hMelbourne vs Sacramento
- Currency in Melbourne
- AUD
- Airports
- SMF → MEL, AVV
Flights from Sacramento to Melbourne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,773 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Melbourne?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of Sacramento.





