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Flights from San Jose to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Melbourne. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Dallas, about 19h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 04m
SJCMELLAX

San Jose to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey19h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJC Los Angeles (LAX) MEL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 04m
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2
SJC Dallas (DFW) MEL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas
Same alliance ~23h 29m
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3
SJC Tokyo (NRT) MEL
Leg 1: ZIPAIR Tokyo · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Qantas, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~24h 04m
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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
12,673 km7,870 miles
Journey time
19h 04mestimate
Time difference
+19hMelbourne vs San Jose
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
SJC → MEL, AVV

Flights from San Jose to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Dallas and Tokyo. 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 San Jose to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,673 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW) and Tokyo (NRT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Melbourne?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 19 hours ahead of San Jose.

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