United Airlines flies daily between Melbourne and San Francisco for access to Northern California and beyond on its extensive US network. Karryon enjoyed the primo service and a prime spot to experience the nonstop economy service from MEL to SFO.
With airline delays and flight cancellations dominating conversations about carriers, allow me to counter the negativity with a good news story.
My recent United Airlines flight arrived at the gate two hours early for one of the fastest flights I’ve ever had to the US West Coast. And I scored a whole centre row in Economy to stretch out for the entire trip.
With daily flights from Melbourne to San Francisco, United Airlines offers seven nonstop services per week between the Victorian capital and the Northern California city – one of the carrier’s eight hub airports – and onward connections on its domestic network.
The daily UA61 flight departs Melbourne at 11:55am (AEDT) and arrives in SFO at 8:30am local time and averages around 14.5 hours’ flying time.
Check-in and boarding
Online check-in is available 24 hours before departure via the United website or app. You can also track your checked bag’s journey via the United app.
At Melbourne Airport, it’s an easy process for the kiosk and bag drop and through security as you can keep all personal items in your cabin baggage, including laptops – hallelujah – and just remove any liquids and powders for the screening.
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