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$390+ 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
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to California flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$696
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$390
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$783
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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 October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/1011:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/3110:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$702
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 12/1810:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/30$703
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/98:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/131:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2410:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/241:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop39h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/110:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$708
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:00 amMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1210:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$710
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/812:10 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/57:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$715
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/278:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/287:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/30$718
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/111:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/309:45 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$720
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/249:25 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$723
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/34:05 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/165:02 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops22h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$728
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/278:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/87:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop30h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/29$740

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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 October 30, 2025.
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

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$704

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 4/28

10:55 am-6:02 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/7

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

$751

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 11/14

11:30 am-8:17 pm

1 stop27h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:59 pm-9:30 am

1 stop39h 31m

$754

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 11/27

1:00 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

6:52 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 08m

$757

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 1/15

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$784

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 2/21

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$784

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 12/26

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$786

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

7:10 am-10:17 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/22

4:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$790

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 1/13

1:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop18h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

8:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 55m

$790

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 1/13

1:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop18h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

6:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 25m

$790

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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.
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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 $613). Flying from Melbourne to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 October 30, 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to California?

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

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

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 October 30, 2025.
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
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
422 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,995 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,034 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 20m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or American Airlines 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 $390. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand 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 Avianca (58%), Virgin Australia (58%) or United Airlines (58%) 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 $433. On average you can expect to pay $3,108. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $629.

  • 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 $613). Flying from Melbourne to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $719). 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 6 airlines flying from Melbourne to California

Discover the top 6 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$680Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$711Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$716Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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