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Cheap flights from Melbourne to California from $617

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to California flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,192

One-way from

$617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,310
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/5-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • Melbourne to California
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Melbourne to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($328 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Mon 13/1014:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Sun 26/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,192
Mon 26/509:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 22/621:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,210
Tue 13/506:00MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 27/521:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,227
Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 17/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,232
Sun 11/512:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/523:55LAX - MEL
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,240
Tue 5/820:30MEL - LAX
2 stops31h 50mAir Canada
Tue 26/806:00LAX - MEL
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 26/3$1,280
Sat 23/818:40MEL - SFO
2 stops32h 53mAir Canada
Tue 2/916:35SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$1,302
Wed 23/412:55MEL - LAS
2 stops37h 32mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/406:00LAS - MEL
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,327
Thu 1/510:00MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/522:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,332
Sat 23/821:00MEL - SFO
1 stop37h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 2/922:00SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,345
Tue 15/706:00AVV - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/823:55LAX - AVV
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,357
Sun 30/310:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/419:50LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,364

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/6

23:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

$1,192

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 26/5

09:45-07:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/6

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,210

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

06:00-06:00

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,227

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

$1,232

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

23:55-14:45

2 stops21h 50m

$1,240

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

20:30-11:20

2 stops31h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

06:00-13:20

2 stops38h 20m

$1,280

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

18:40-10:33

2 stops32h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

16:35-11:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,302

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

12:55-09:27

2 stops37h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 29/4

06:00-11:30

2 stops36h 30m

$1,327

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

10:00-13:50

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 8/5

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

$1,332

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

21:00-17:45

1 stop37h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

22:00-11:05

1 stop20h 05m

$1,345

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $785). Flying from Melbourne to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to California have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $639 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $723 and XiamenAir from $953 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to California are Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - Ontario and Melbourne - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to California consider choosing Avianca(74%), Virgin Australia(74%) or United Airlines(74%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to California?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne to California is generally $4,999, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $717. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $985 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to California.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $785). Flying from Melbourne to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$951Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,027Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,110Average$1,702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$2,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,132Average$2,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,133Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,199Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,225Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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