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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Salinas, California from $598

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in March or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Salinas (S9N). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,203

One-way from

$598

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,859
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  • 1/5-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($418 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 January 2025.

Thu 1/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 1/723:00SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,203
Wed 12/316:50MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/314:39SFO - MEL
2 stops31h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,234
Mon 31/321:00MEL - SFO
1 stop33h 20mAir China
Sat 12/413:00SFO - MEL
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 20/1$1,349
Mon 10/212:00MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 24/210:09SFO - MEL
1 stop26h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,416
Wed 19/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,534
Wed 14/518:25MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/511:30SFO - MEL
1 stop29h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,542
Thu 23/112:00MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/212:14SFO - MEL
2 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,567
Wed 12/323:20MEL - SFO
1 stop38h 30mChina Airlines
Thu 10/401:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,604
Wed 12/320:30MEL - SFO
2 stops45h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 25/319:50SFO - MEL
2 stops44h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,633
Sun 27/708:00MEL - SFO
1 stop30h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 31/823:55SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,662
Sat 8/213:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mLufthansa
Fri 28/223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1$1,704
Thu 13/307:00MEL - SFO
2 stops23h 11mAir Canada
Sat 12/418:26SFO - MEL
2 stops23h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1$1,710

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MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 1/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

23:00-11:30

1 stop19h 30m

$1,203

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

16:50-20:05

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

14:39-16:20

2 stops31h 41m

$1,234

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

21:00-12:20

1 stop33h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

13:00-14:35

1 stop32h 35m

$1,349

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

12:00-10:55

1 stop17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

10:09-07:35

1 stop26h 26m

$1,416

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

10:35-08:50

1 stop40h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

11:30-09:50

1 stop29h 20m

$1,492

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

13:00-08:20

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,534

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

19:25-00:16

2 stops22h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 26/3

09:15-07:35

2 stops28h 20m

$1,590

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

23:20-19:50

1 stop38h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

01:05-10:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,604

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

20:30-23:59

2 stops45h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

19:50-09:50

2 stops44h 00m

$1,633

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

09:00-21:00

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

23:55-05:00

1 stop36h 05m

$1,668

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Salinas

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 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 Salinas?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 January 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 21 January 2025.

The most flights from MEL 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 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Melbourne to Salinas. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
737 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,328 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $629. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippine Airlines and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Salinas for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Salinas are Virgin Australia (72%), United Airlines (72%) and SWISS (72%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas? While on average our users pay $3,109, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,084. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,100.

  • 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 Airport to Salinas?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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$995Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,059Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,102Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,112Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,124Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,179Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,222Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,287Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,340Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,361Average$2,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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