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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to California from $523

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,155

One-way from

$523
26/1-25/2
  • 26/1-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • Melbourne to California
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  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 00m total
  • Melbourne to California
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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 22 December 2024.

Tue 24/1207:20MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines
Sat 28/1211:35SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,799
Wed 25/1213:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 30/122:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/12$1,898
Thu 26/1220:15MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 45mAir China
Thu 16/122:00LAX - MEL
1 stop46h 45mAir China
Deal found 21/12$2,000
Mon 30/1218:50MEL - LAX
2 stops34h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 24/122:45LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 21/12$2,080
Wed 25/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 28/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/12$2,141
Wed 25/1211:30MEL - SFO
1 stop28h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,146
Thu 26/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,162
Wed 25/1213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mLufthansa
Tue 7/123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12$2,211
Tue 24/1213:00MEL - ONT
1 stop19h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/1213:57ONT - MEL
1 stop25h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,282
Sat 28/1213:00MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 06mLufthansa
Sat 4/122:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12$2,322
Thu 26/1211:30MEL - LAS
2 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1206:00LAS - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,328
Thu 26/1214:40MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1223:35SFO - MEL
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,336

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 22 December 2024.

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 26/1

16:50-05:00

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/2

17:00-16:20

1 stop28h 20m

$1,155

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

13:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

$1,241

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 24/1

23:45-12:50

1 stop32h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

21:45-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

$1,372

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

21:30-19:30

1 stop41h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/2

21:30-14:45

2 stops46h 15m

$1,402

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

08:10-11:10

2 stops22h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 24/2

12:10-15:45

2 stops32h 35m

$1,450

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sat 18/1

13:45-22:18

3 stops27h 33m

San Diego

Sat 25/1

06:15-12:20

3 stops35h 05m

$1,468

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 22/4

09:15-09:40

1 stop41h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

11:30-17:10

1 stop36h 40m

$1,479

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

10:30-22:13

3 stops30h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 25/2

12:55-16:20

2 stops32h 25m

$1,519

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 16/4

08:00-09:50

1 stop42h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/4

12:40-06:30

1 stop24h 50m

$1,543

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

08:10-12:11

2 stops23h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 23/2

14:45-15:45

2 stops30h 00m

$1,554

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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 22 December 2024.

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 22 December 2024.

The most flights from MEL to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 22 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Fiji Airways and Air Canada 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
63 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
63 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
63 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
474 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $857. Fiji Airways flights start at $905 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $971 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: SWISS (77%), Avianca (76%), Virgin Australia (76%).

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $7,648, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $705. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,035 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 22 December 2024.
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$974Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,062Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,120Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,136Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,175Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,218Average$1,719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,283Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,324Average$2,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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