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$304+ Cheap flights from California to Melbourne (MEL)

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LAX — MEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

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

Round-trip from

$716
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$304
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$940

Good round-trip deal

$908 or less

Good one-way deal

$521 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 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 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 Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/32:18 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1712:55 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$867
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:13 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 07mAir Canada
Thu 10/306:40 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$883
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 Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/197:05 amMEL - SAN
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$903
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
Sat 1/178:10 amMEL - SAN
2 stops21h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$917
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/158:39 pmSMF - MEL
1 stop18h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/3010:55 amMEL - SMF
1 stop25h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$937
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.
Tue 2/258:49 pmSAN - MEL
1 stop17h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/311:30 amMEL - SAN
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$937
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/151:20 pmONT - MEL
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2810:55 amMEL - ONT
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$951

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

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 - 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

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

2:18 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 5/17

12:55 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$867

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

4:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 6/30

9:40 pm-10:33 am

2 stops29h 53m

$897

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

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF - MEL

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

8:39 pm-8:15 am

1 stop18h 36m

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

10:55 am-7:46 pm

1 stop25h 51m

$937

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 4/6

5:19 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 56m

Melbourne

Sun 4/13

9:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 00m

$937

OntarioMelbourne

ONT - MEL

ONTMEL

Ontario

Tue 4/15

3:55 pm-8:15 am

1 stop23h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

10:55 am-12:24 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$951

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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 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 February 20, 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne Airport

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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MEL 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 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
727 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 $397 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $512 and Air New Zealand from $523 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 American Airlines (75%), Alaska Airlines (75%) or Qantas Airways (75%) 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 $5,133, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $429. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $704 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$690Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$834Average$2,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$842Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$858Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$900Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,000Average$1,689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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