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$432+ Cheap flights from California to Melbourne (MEL)

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LAX — MEL
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

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Round-trip from

$830
(oojo)

One-way from

$432
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$972

Good round-trip deal

$1,232 or less

Good one-way deal

$622 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Melbourne
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 April 24, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 9/611:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 9/2111:35 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/23$830
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/18:08 amLAX - MEL
2 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/612:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$868
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/278:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$883
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 10/1911:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 10/319:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop29h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/23$936
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/2210:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Thu 5/2912:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/22$943
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Thu 10/26:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops24h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$954
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 9/243:50 pmLAS - MEL
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/810:30 amMEL - LAS
1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$967
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/210:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/98:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/23$973
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:55 amLAS - MEL
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/81:55 pmMEL - LAS
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$986
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2311:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 9/66:30 amMEL - LAX
1 stop44h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,013
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 9/67:46 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/129:30 amMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,021
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1912:30 amLAX - MEL
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/278:40 amMEL - LAX
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/23$1,034

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$830

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

8:08 am-11:30 am

2 stops34h 22m

Melbourne

Tue 5/6

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$868

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

12:05 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$920

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 5/27

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$941

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 7/9

8:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$973

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

10:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop40h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 10/29

2:10 pm-5:25 am

2 stops33h 15m

$1,013

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 8/5

10:54 am-10:50 am

2 stops30h 56m

Melbourne

Tue 8/19

12:05 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$1,089

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

12:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop36h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/28

12:45 am-5:20 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,094

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/14

6:29 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Melbourne

Mon 5/26

1:45 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops20h 26m

$1,107

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/24

4:50 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 7/19

7:40 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,109

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport 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 April 24, 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 Airport as you normally would.

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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport, 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 April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. 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

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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
1,453 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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
8.3
Very good
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
853 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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
8.1
Very good
188 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

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.

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 Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $560 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $561 and Fiji Airways from $637 one-way.

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

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

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (89%), American Airlines (89%) or Alaska Airlines (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Melbourne Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from California to Melbourne Airport is generally $3,711, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $487. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $810 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$692Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$801Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$886Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,583Average$2,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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