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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $642

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,300

One-way from

$642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,506
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • California to Melbourne
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5/4
  • 5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($611 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($118 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 28 March 2025.

Mon 19/522:10LAX - MEL
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/623:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,300
Mon 19/517:10LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Sun 1/621:40MEL - LAX
2 stops32h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$1,378
Tue 8/419:50SFO - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/415:45MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,441
Wed 16/423:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 27/423:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,491
Tue 15/422:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 29/412:50MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,491
Sun 8/622:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/612:05MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$1,654
Fri 21/1121:30LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 15mSichuan Airlines
Mon 1/1221:30MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,656
Tue 9/901:25LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 17/914:25MEL - LAX
1 stop24h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3$1,686
Tue 14/1000:20SFO - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 28/1000:45MEL - SFO
1 stop34h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/3$1,699
Sat 24/516:50LAS - MEL
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Sat 19/719:40MEL - LAS
2 stops37h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$1,750
Mon 30/611:30LAS - MEL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/710:55MEL - LAS
2 stops26h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,764
Thu 22/523:55LAX - AVV
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/606:00AVV - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,783

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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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

22:10-22:45

1 stop31h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,300

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

17:10-11:05

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

21:40-13:28

2 stops32h 48m

$1,378

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

19:50-15:35

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

15:45-07:20

1 stop32h 35m

$1,441

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,491

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

12:50-13:50

1 stop18h 00m

$1,491

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 8/6

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

12:05-12:50

1 stop17h 45m

$1,654

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

01:25-22:15

1 stop27h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 17/9

14:25-22:05

1 stop24h 40m

$1,686

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 24/5

16:50-12:20

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

19:40-16:05

2 stops37h 25m

$1,750

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 30/6

11:30-08:15

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

10:55-20:47

2 stops26h 52m

$1,764

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

22:10-17:25

2 stops26h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

08:35-09:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,767

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne 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 28 March 2025.

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

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 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 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, 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 28 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA. 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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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    $863 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from ANA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $869 and $901, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Melbourne or Los Angeles - Melbourne Avalon, Los Angeles - Melbourne is the most popular route from California to Melbourne.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from California, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (82%), Alaska Airlines (82%), Qantas Airways( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $1,097, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $675. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,281.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne 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$1,139Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,328Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,439Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,502Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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