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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to California from $597

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,133

One-way from

$597

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,242

Good round-trip deal

$1,395 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,078 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 26/3-10/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 87h 55m total
  • Melbourne to California
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 05m total
  • Melbourne to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 20 February 2025.

Wed 26/320:15MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 45mAir China
Thu 10/423:25LAX - MEL
1 stop46h 10mAir China
Deal found 19/2$1,133
Wed 5/320:15MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/314:20LAX - MEL
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,174
Wed 12/312:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 1/420:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,185
Thu 27/211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:28LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,190
Thu 20/313:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 28/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop29h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,221
Wed 25/610:55MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Wed 9/722:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/2$1,228
Wed 16/423:35MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 24/522:45SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,228
Tue 22/706:00MEL - LAX
2 stops32h 28mAir Canada
Tue 5/806:00LAX - MEL
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,262
Fri 25/413:45MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/514:18SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,264
Thu 27/213:00MEL - ONT
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:45ONT - MEL
1 stop20h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,329
Thu 27/310:30MEL - SNA
2 stops24h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/415:36SNA - MEL
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,330
Thu 27/310:30MEL - BUR
2 stops26h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/409:05BUR - MEL
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,330

Find flights from Melbourne to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

20:15-20:00

1 stop41h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/4

23:25-14:35

1 stop46h 10m

$1,133

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

20:15-19:00

1 stop41h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/3

14:20-19:05

2 stops34h 45m

$1,174

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

12:00-08:20

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

20:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,185

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

09:30-06:45

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

13:39-08:15

1 stop25h 36m

$1,190

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

13:45-12:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/3

23:35-22:55

1 stop29h 20m

$1,221

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

10:55-00:10

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,228

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

23:35-13:50

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

22:45-12:40

1 stop20h 55m

$1,228

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

06:00-21:28

2 stops32h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

06:00-11:05

2 stops36h 05m

$1,262

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 25/4

13:45-20:37

2 stops23h 52m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

14:18-11:55

2 stops28h 37m

$1,264

MelbourneOntario

MEL - ONT

MELONT

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

13:00-14:29

1 stop20h 29m

Ontario

Sun 16/3

18:45-09:00

1 stop20h 15m

$1,329

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to California

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $793). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 20 February 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 20 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to California. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated 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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Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,301 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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
185 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $678. Qantas Airways flights start at $715 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $814 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - San Francisco or Melbourne - Ontario when deciding on the best route from Melbourne Airport to California.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to California on time: Avianca (74%), Virgin Australia (74%), United Airlines (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $7,257, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $705. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $998 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to California?

    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 Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $793). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$941Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$959Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,020Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,172Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,199Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,218Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,297Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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