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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Salinas, California from $617

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in August or May, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,167

One-way from

$617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,576
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 30 March 2025.

Thu 8/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Thu 22/522:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,167
Tue 17/612:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/819:50SFO - MEL
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,293
Mon 9/608:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/622:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/3$1,342
Sun 1/621:40MEL - SFO
2 stops29h 45mAir Canada
Tue 17/619:40SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,372
Thu 23/1011:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 29/1022:10SFO - MEL
1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,555
Wed 19/1100:35MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1109:40SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,560
Tue 30/906:30MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 22/1023:55SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,614
Wed 20/807:25MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 20mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/914:00SFO - MEL
1 stop22h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,669
Fri 29/821:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 40mChina Airlines
Tue 16/901:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,766
Tue 5/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/923:35SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,798
Thu 20/1113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mLufthansa
Sun 30/1123:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 29/3$1,819
Tue 17/614:25MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 15/800:05SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/3$1,910

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Salinas that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

$1,167

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 16/8

19:50-17:45

2 stops28h 55m

$1,293

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

$1,342

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

21:40-10:25

2 stops29h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

19:40-12:20

2 stops23h 40m

$1,372

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 23/8

06:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

$1,625

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 24/9

10:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

22:50-09:35

1 stop40h 45m

$1,666

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 20/8

07:25-11:45

1 stop21h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 11/9

14:00-05:45

1 stop22h 45m

$1,669

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

21:50-20:30

1 stop39h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 16/9

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,766

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

13:25-07:30

1 stop25h 05m

$1,798

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

14:25-22:55

1 stop25h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 15/8

00:05-05:55

1 stop36h 50m

$1,910

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Salinas is 42 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 30 March 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.

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 30 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
723 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

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 $617. Users have also found prices from $1,038 and $1,057 on Philippine Airlines and Air China, 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(72%), United Airlines(72%) or SWISS(72%), 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 $5,321, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,083. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,175.

  • 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.

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    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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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$988Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,050Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,065Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,113Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,142Average$1,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,202Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,218Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,228Average$1,787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,276Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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