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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Salinas, California from $612

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in May or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Salinas

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

Round-trip from

$1,217

One-way from

$612

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,810
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/8-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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

Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 10/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,217
Wed 4/621:00MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,372
Wed 8/1000:35MEL - SFO
1 stop27h 05mSingapore Airlines
Fri 31/1010:40SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,553
Wed 4/608:00MEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 3/923:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,561
Sat 30/810:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Sat 13/922:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,579
Sat 7/607:25MEL - SFO
1 stop20h 55mJapan Airlines
Mon 23/613:35SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,674
Wed 4/621:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 05mChina Airlines
Tue 2/901:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,691
Fri 23/520:00MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 30mAir China
Wed 25/613:00SFO - MEL
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 17/4$1,749
Tue 18/1107:10MEL - SFO
2 stops33h 16mAir Canada
Mon 1/1216:35SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$1,750
Mon 9/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/623:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,780
Tue 5/816:15MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 26/818:10SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,788
Thu 7/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mLufthansa
Mon 18/823:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 16/4$1,813

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Melbourne

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Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

$1,234

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

22:00-13:50

2 stops32h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-12:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,468

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 11/9

18:25-09:40

1 stop32h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 20/9

11:30-07:25

1 stop26h 55m

$1,584

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

08:00-20:50

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

$1,594

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

10:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 22/6

22:50-08:35

1 stop40h 45m

$1,644

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

07:25-11:20

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

13:35-05:45

1 stop23h 10m

$1,674

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

21:50-19:55

1 stop39h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,743

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

20:00-10:30

1 stop31h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 25/6

13:00-14:35

1 stop32h 35m

$1,749

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,780

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

16:15-17:45

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

18:10-06:45

1 stop19h 35m

$1,788

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Salinas is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Salinas. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Salinas as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Salinas. 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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated 18 April 2025.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $612. Users have also found prices from $1,035 and $1,053 on Philippine Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Salinas consider choosing Virgin Australia(75%), United Airlines(75%) or SWISS(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Salinas? While on average our users pay $5,283, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,036. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,234.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$975Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,040Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,052Average$2,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,088Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,161Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,187Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,202Average$1,889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,213Average$1,714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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