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$390+ Cheap flights from California to Melbourne

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LAX — MEL
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$646
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$396
(Trip.com)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/256:21 pmSJC - MEL
1 stop26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/54:50 pmMEL - SJC
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$646
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:36 amSAN - MEL
1 stop34h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/124:50 pmMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 5/812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/19$713
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:45 amSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/251:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$801
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:55 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$843
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/2811:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 7/3112:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/21$844
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:20 amLAS - MEL
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/111:45 pmMEL - LAS
2 stops23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$863
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1311:55 pmLAX - AVV
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/266:00 amAVV - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$876
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/65:10 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Sun 2/167:10 amMEL - LAX
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$909
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2710:30 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 12/106:45 amMEL - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$930
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/1610:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$937
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:00 amLAX - MEL
2 stops31h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/178:30 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops52h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,024

Find flights from California to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Tue 2/25

6:21 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 59m

Melbourne

Wed 3/5

4:50 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$646

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 3/4

10:36 am-4:20 pm

1 stop34h 44m

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

4:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$692

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

10:45 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 3/30

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$713

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

7:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 3/25

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$801

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 6/28

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 8/2

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$844

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$849

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/4

8:20 am-12:15 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

1:45 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$863

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

11:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$876

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 2/9

5:10 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 2/16

8:10 am-1:41 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$904

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 3/16

10:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$937

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from California to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 CA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways from California to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

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 California to Melbourne. 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 California to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Melbourne are Air New Zealand ($504), United Airlines ($522), and Cathay Pacific ($566).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Melbourne?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Melbourne consider Los Angeles - Melbourne, San Francisco - Melbourne or Los Angeles - Melbourne Avalon as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (74%), Alaska Airlines (74%), Qantas Airways( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    While on average a flight from California to Melbourne is generally $4,547, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $522. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $599 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Melbourne. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$808Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$834Average$2,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$881Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$901Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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