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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Riverside from $538

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Riverside are usually found in February or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,187

One-way from

$538

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,600
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Riverside
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Riverside
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Melbourne to Riverside

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2025.

Sun 8/623:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Mon 23/623:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,148
Tue 27/506:25MEL - LAX
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/723:55LAX - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,278
Tue 20/506:00AVV - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/623:55LAX - AVV
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,312
Wed 24/908:00MEL - LAX
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 13/1012:50LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,534
Fri 31/1000:35MEL - LAX
1 stop38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 19/1119:50LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,548
Wed 7/521:50MEL - LAX
1 stop39h 55mChina Airlines
Sun 11/516:25LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,685
Mon 9/609:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 23/621:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,702

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Melbourne

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Riverside

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

23:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

$1,187

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

23:55-15:45

2 stops22h 50m

$1,284

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 20/5

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

23:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

$1,312

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

09:00-20:45

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

23:55-06:00

1 stop36h 05m

$1,400

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

21:20-20:45

1 stop41h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/10

23:15-15:20

1 stop46h 05m

$1,433

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

00:35-19:05

1 stop36h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

20:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

$1,553

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

20:00-20:10

1 stop41h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

23:25-14:35

1 stop46h 10m

$1,678

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

07:10-11:18

2 stops22h 08m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

12:20-13:05

2 stops30h 45m

$1,699

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

07:25-06:00

1 stop39h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

01:00-05:45

1 stop35h 45m

$1,733

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 12/6

11:55-09:10

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

23:15-10:35

1 stop18h 20m

$1,741

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riverside

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riverside from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Riverside

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Riverside. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riverside (average of $784). Flying from Melbourne to Riverside 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 R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 April 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 15 September 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Riverside flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside 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 Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Riverside, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, Fiji Airways and Singapore Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,382 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
819 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Riverside. 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 to Riverside one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $538. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $722 while deals on XiamenAir start at $973 one-way.

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

    Consider American Airlines (66%), Alaska Airlines (66%) or WestJet (66%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Riverside.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riverside?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Riverside? While on average our users pay $4,363, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $709. The most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles), is priced around $1,068.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riverside 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 to Riverside?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Riverside (average of $784). Flying from Melbourne to Riverside 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 Riverside

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Riverside. 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$942Average$2,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$946Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,013Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,113Average$1,831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,121Average$2,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,122Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,144Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,273Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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XiamenAirCheapest$1,278Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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