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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $833

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,354

One-way from

$833
11/2-16/2
  • 11/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • California to Melbourne
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  • 34h 20m total
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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 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,872
Sat 28/1222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/212:40MEL - LAX
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,019
Fri 27/1207:00SFO - MEL
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/216:50MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,029
Tue 31/1210:39ONT - MEL
1 stop28h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/113:00MEL - ONT
1 stop24h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,053
Wed 25/1217:00SAN - MEL
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/108:30MEL - SAN
2 stops31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,270
Tue 31/1223:35SFO - MEL
1 stop39h 10mChina Southern
Tue 21/108:40MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 18/12$2,275
Sun 22/1221:30LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 15mSichuan Airlines
Sat 18/121:30MEL - LAX
1 stop40h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,553
Wed 25/1210:55LAX - MEL
1 stop30h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/100:45MEL - LAX
1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,562
Tue 31/1222:55SFO - MEL
1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 20/100:45MEL - SFO
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12$2,673
Thu 26/1222:05LAX - MEL
2 stops36h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 4/207:20MEL - LAX
2 stops29h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,726
Tue 31/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,738
Mon 30/1219:50SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/112:05MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$2,970

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 19 December 2024.

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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

17:00-16:20

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

16:50-05:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,354

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Mon 3/2

18:49-16:20

2 stops50h 31m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

16:50-22:10

1 stop24h 20m

$1,400

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 24/5

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,476

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 9/2

14:15-15:45

2 stops30h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

08:10-11:10

2 stops22h 00m

$1,478

OntarioMelbourne

ONT - MEL

ONTMEL

Ontario

Sat 15/2

09:45-16:20

1 stop35h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

16:50-21:05

1 stop22h 15m

$1,511

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

21:45-12:20

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/2

13:45-12:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,532

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/3

07:45-14:15

2 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

19:50-19:16

2 stops41h 26m

$1,588

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop31h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

14:40-20:05

2 stops23h 25m

$1,629

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 6/3

11:30-14:05

1 stop31h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

13:00-10:05

2 stops39h 05m

$1,657

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

14:45-15:45

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

08:10-13:56

2 stops24h 46m

$1,678

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Philippine Airlines, China Southern and Fiji Airways from California to Melbourne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

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
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

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.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

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
1,442 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

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
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

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
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

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 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?

    $875 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $903 and $927, 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 (82%), Alaska Airlines (82%) and Qantas Airways (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $762. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $992 on average our data indicates $1,666 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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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Melbourne

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,178Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,277Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,438Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,528Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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