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$399+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$700
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$905
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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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/294:05 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops23h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/1111:59 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop34h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$700
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/112:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 11/1710:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$703
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/202:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1810:45 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/16$704
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1510:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/310:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2910:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/122:30 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1510:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/41:34 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1510:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/218:20 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$710
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/3012:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop25h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1010:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$711
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1311:55 amMEL - LAX
1 stop26h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/51:34 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$713
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/266:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/310:25 amLAX - MEL
1 stop23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/172:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Fri 10/3111:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/17$719
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/259:45 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/510:24 amSFO - MEL
1 stop23h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$729

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to California that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$707

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

10:26 am-10:00 am

1 stop28h 34m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

12:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

$713

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 10/30

12:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$733

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Mon 1/19

4:05 pm-11:34 am

1 stop38h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

4:50 pm-10:20 am

2 stops46h 30m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 10/1

10:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

4:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop22h 15m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 10/6

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

11:35 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop15h 40m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 1/18

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:05 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$735

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 10/25

11:55 am-8:15 am

Nonstop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$735

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.

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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 September 17, 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
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
416 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to California in 14h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, American Airlines, 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 $431. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, 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 (62%), Virgin Australia (62%) or United Airlines (62%) 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 $479. On average you can expect to pay $3,696. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $600.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$686Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$714Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$715Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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