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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riverside from $608

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Riverside are usually found in February or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181

One-way from

$608

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,237
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/3-10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 30h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Riverside
23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 06m total
  • Melbourne to Riverside
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($323 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 21 February 2025.

Thu 6/312:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 10/321:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,181
Mon 3/311:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/316:12LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,185
Mon 3/311:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mAir Canada
Sun 16/322:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,201
Tue 4/311:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/322:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,207
Tue 4/313:00MEL - LAX
1 stop22h 27mLufthansa
Tue 11/322:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2$1,215
Thu 20/313:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 28/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop29h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,217
Wed 5/312:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/723:15LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,330
Wed 1/1009:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 17/1022:40LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$1,353
Mon 21/420:20MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 25/423:15LAX - MEL
1 stop46h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,383
Mon 6/1000:35MEL - LAX
1 stop39h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 28/1023:05LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,557

Find flights from Melbourne to Riverside within your budget

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Riverside

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

13:35-12:50

1 stop17h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 30/3

23:45-15:45

2 stops22h 00m

$1,154

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

12:00-07:20

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/3

21:35-07:35

Nonstop16h 00m

$1,181

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

16:12-09:00

1 stop22h 48m

$1,185

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

13:00-16:27

1 stop22h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,215

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

08:10-11:10

2 stops22h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/3

14:25-12:35

2 stops28h 10m

$1,217

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

13:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

$1,235

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 16/6

12:05-13:20

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/7

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

$1,281

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

16:20-20:55

2 stops23h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/3

23:59-05:40

1 stop35h 41m

$1,301

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 21/4

20:20-20:45

1 stop41h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 25/4

23:15-14:20

1 stop46h 05m

$1,383

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

19:25-08:15

1 stop19h 50m

$1,455

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riverside

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Riverside

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside (average of $793). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Riverside

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Riverside. 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 MEL to R1V are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Melbourne to Riverside. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

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 Airport to Riverside one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $716. Users have also found prices from $811 and $884 on Sichuan Airlines and Fiji Airways, respectively.

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

    Consider Avianca (74%), Virgin Australia (74%) or United Airlines (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Riverside.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $7,228 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside. The cheapest flight overall is $702 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $991.

  • 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 Airport to Riverside?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside (average of $793). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$937Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$955Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,016Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,114Average$1,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,145Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,167Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,261Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,275Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,292Average$1,867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,316Average$1,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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