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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $477

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,127

One-way from

$477

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,474

Good round-trip deal

$1,430 or less

Good one-way deal

$864 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • California to Melbourne
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  • 1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 51m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($593 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 23/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 9/313:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,123
Tue 20/517:10LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Wed 4/606:00MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,243
Sat 1/317:10LAX - MEL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/308:10MEL - LAX
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,308
Sun 23/216:10LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/311:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,309
Sat 3/514:18SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/512:55MEL - SFO
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,359
Sat 18/1019:13SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 07mAir Canada
Thu 30/1006:40MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,384
Sun 11/522:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/509:10MEL - LAX
2 stops21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$1,411
Wed 24/1220:10SAN - MEL
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/107:05MEL - SAN
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,416
Mon 22/1220:10SAN - MEL
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
Sat 17/108:10MEL - SAN
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,438
Tue 15/420:39SMF - MEL
1 stop18h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/410:55MEL - SMF
1 stop25h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,469
Sun 6/417:19SAN - MEL
1 stop21h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/409:30MEL - SAN
1 stop17h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,469
Tue 15/415:55ONT - MEL
1 stop23h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/510:55MEL - ONT
1 stop18h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,491

Find flights from California to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Melbourne 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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

23:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,127

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

17:10-11:05

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

06:00-13:28

2 stops24h 28m

$1,243

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

18:50-08:15

1 stop20h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,309

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 19/4

14:09-12:15

2 stops29h 06m

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

12:55-23:27

2 stops27h 32m

$1,322

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 13/4

14:25-11:05

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,355

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

14:18-12:15

2 stops28h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:55-20:27

2 stops24h 32m

$1,359

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

16:35-13:20

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

21:40-10:33

2 stops29h 53m

$1,406

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

09:10-13:20

2 stops21h 10m

$1,411

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF - MEL

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 15/4

20:39-08:15

1 stop18h 36m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

10:55-19:46

1 stop25h 51m

$1,469

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 6/4

17:19-08:15

1 stop21h 56m

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

09:30-09:30

1 stop17h 00m

$1,469

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from California to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 CA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from California to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne. 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 21 February 2025.

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

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Japan Airlines from California to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

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

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

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.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

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

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

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

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

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
1,297 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

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 California to Melbourne. 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 California to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    $622 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and ANA, with prices starting from $757 and $782, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Melbourne Airport is Los Angeles - Melbourne. You may also consider San Francisco - Melbourne or Ontario - Melbourne.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Melbourne Airport are American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (75%) and Qantas Airways (75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $672. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $1,115 on average our data indicates $1,763 when flying from California to Melbourne Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Melbourne 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 California to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,124Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,262Average$1,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,322Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,420Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,483Average$2,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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