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$352+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to California

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/131:55 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 3/2011:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/26$697
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/101:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Fiji Airways
Thu 8/2711:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/26$702
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:45 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Fri 3/2011:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$703
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 1/281:45 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 2/2510:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 5/91:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 5/2311:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/28$705
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 5/141:30 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/2211:55 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/28$706
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 3/141:55 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 3/2111:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/28$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/131:55 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 2/2010:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$708
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 1/301:55 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 2/1310:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$709
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 2/271:55 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 3/610:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$710
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 2/21:55 pm
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Mon 2/2310:35 pm
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$712
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/271:55 pm
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 4/1710:35 pm
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/28$741

Find flight deals from Melbourne to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$697
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$352
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$853
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to California 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-4:58 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/12

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$763

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-3:59 pm

2 stops27h 54m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/20

6:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$774

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 2/23

1:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

10:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$810

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

1:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

10:05 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$810

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Sun 3/8

7:10 am-9:27 pm

2 stops33h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/24

4:45 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$828

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/10

10:00 am-7:38 am

Nonstop14h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/24

10:55 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$881

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/6

10:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop14h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

10:45 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop16h 05m

$881

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Fri 2/13

10:10 am-2:31 pm

1 stop23h 21m

San Diego

Fri 3/6

6:15 am-8:00 am

2 stops30h 45m

$883

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 3/11

9:10 am-6:00 am

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

8:55 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop16h 05m

$884

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

10:10 am-6:00 am

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

8:55 pm-8:00 am

Nonstop16h 05m

$884

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $585). Flying from Melbourne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 MEL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to California. 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 29, 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to California, such as Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
432 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to California in 14h 38m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Air Canada, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7922 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $320. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to California for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to California are Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - San Francisco and Melbourne - Ontario.

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

    Consider KLM (83%), Air France (83%) or Delta (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to California is $561. On average you can expect to pay $3,261. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $703.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $585). Flying from Melbourne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $685). 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 Melbourne to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to California. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$397Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$610Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$698Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$700Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$716Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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