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$635+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Melbourne (MEL)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MEL
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,276
(Jetabroad)

One-way from

$635
(lastminute.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$969
From Orange County to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/17:17 pmSNA - MEL
2 stops23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/812:55 pmMEL - SNA
2 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,276
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 6/175:53 pmSNA - MEL
2 stops23h 57mAir New Zealand
Thu 7/106:55 pmMEL - SNA
2 stops42h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/4$1,285
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:45 amLGB - MEL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/46:00 pmMEL - LGB
2 stops42h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/186:15 pmSNA - MEL
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/2510:55 amMEL - SNA
1 stop21h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$1,439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 7/34:38 pmSNA - MEL
1 stop43h 22mQantas Airways
Tue 7/293:05 pmMEL - SNA
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/4$1,482
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/261:14 pmSNA - MEL
2 stops26h 01mLufthansa
Sun 6/810:55 amMEL - SNA
1 stop24h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 4/4$1,602
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Tue 5/67:01 amSNA - MEL
2 stops34h 59mSingapore Airlines
Sat 5/245:55 amMEL - SNA
2 stops49h 58mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/4$2,692
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 6/146:45 amSNA - MEL
2 stops30h 00mJapan Airlines
Sat 7/127:25 amMEL - SNA
2 stops26h 36mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/4$2,774
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1711:35 amSNA - MEL
2 stops36h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 4/2910:45 pmMEL - SNA
2 stops35h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/3$2,913

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Orange County

Fly to

Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/1

7:17 pm-11:30 am

2 stops23h 13m

Melbourne

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$1,276

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/17

5:53 pm-10:50 am

2 stops23h 57m

Melbourne

Thu 7/10

6:55 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops42h 52m

$1,285

Long BeachMelbourne

LGB - MEL

LGBMEL

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 8/21

7:45 am-11:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

6:00 pm-7:32 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$1,385

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 5/18

6:15 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 5/25

10:55 am-3:13 pm

1 stop21h 18m

$1,439

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 7/3

4:38 pm-5:00 am

1 stop43h 22m

Melbourne

Tue 7/29

3:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,482

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/26

1:14 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 01m

Melbourne

Sun 6/8

10:55 am-6:16 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$1,602

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

7:01 am-11:00 am

2 stops34h 59m

Melbourne

Sat 5/24

5:55 am-2:53 pm

2 stops49h 58m

$2,692

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/14

6:45 am-5:45 am

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 7/12

7:25 am-5:01 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$2,774

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/17

11:35 am-4:50 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 4/29

10:45 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops35h 34m

$2,913

Long BeachMelbourne

LGB - MEL

LGBMEL

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 9/15

7:45 am-11:35 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$635

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/3

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Melbourne Airport

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 4, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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
1,441 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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
1,287 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
461 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,542 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

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 Orange County 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 Orange County to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $796 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $822 and Air New Zealand from $936 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Orange County 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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