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$347+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Melbourne

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Riverside to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$716
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$347
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$940
From Riverside to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2310:35 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 3/91:45 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$716
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 5/202:30 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Wed 6/46:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops22h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$793
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2011:35 pmLAX - AVV
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:00 amAVV - LAX
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$814
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 2/255:10 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/137:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2310:15 amLAX - MEL
1 stop28h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/911:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/1110:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/279:10 amMEL - LAX
2 stops21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/18$900
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:55 pmLAX - AVV
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 6/410:35 amAVV - LAX
1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,318

Find flights from Riverside to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.

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Riverside

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

10:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

1:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$716

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

2:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:17 am

2 stops22h 17m

$793

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

11:35 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$814

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

5:10 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

$825

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$834

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 5/27

9:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$900

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

10:30 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops46h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 4/5

9:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop41h 25m

$1,041

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

12:20 am-11:00 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 3/31

3:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,075

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

12:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 4/3

1:00 pm-10:05 am

2 stops39h 05m

$1,077

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

10:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 6/4

10:35 am-2:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,318

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Riverside to Melbourne, 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 Riverside to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from R1V 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Riverside to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Vietnam Airlines
7.7
Good
197 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Alex,Dec 2024

SYD - TPE

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riverside to Melbourne are United Airlines ($397), Air Canada ($512), and Air New Zealand ($523).

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

    Consider American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (75%) or Qantas Airways (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Riverside to Melbourne.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Riverside to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $5,133, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $429. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $704.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from Riverside 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 7 airlines flying from Riverside to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$707Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$834Average$2,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$842Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$858Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$900Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$927Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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