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$360+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to California

MEL — LAX
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to California

Mon 11/1612:45 pm -
1 stop20h 16m
Mon 11/3010:35 pm -
Nonstop15h 55m
Deal found 11/3$795
Wed 11/111:45 pm -
1 stop17h 15m
Sun 11/1510:35 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 11/3$804
Mon 11/91:35 pm -
1 stop17h 25m
Sun 11/2210:35 pm -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 11/4$805
Mon 11/910:10 am -
Nonstop14h 45m
Sun 11/228:55 pm -
Nonstop16h 05m
Deal found 11/1$812
Wed 11/1110:10 am -
Nonstop14h 45m
Sun 11/158:55 pm -
Nonstop16h 05m
Deal found 11/3$818
Thu 12/311:30 am -
Nonstop14h 25m
Mon 12/74:10 pm -
1 stop23h 20m
Deal found 11/4$819
Mon 11/210:10 am -
Nonstop14h 45m
Sun 11/158:55 pm -
Nonstop16h 05m
Deal found 10/31$820
Mon 11/910:10 am -
Nonstop14h 45m
Sun 11/228:55 pm -
Nonstop16h 05m
Deal found 11/2$821
Wed 11/1111:30 am -
Nonstop14h 25m
Tue 11/174:32 pm -
1 stop22h 58m
Deal found 11/3$823
Wed 11/1811:30 am -
Nonstop14h 25m
Wed 11/256:40 pm -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 11/2$824
Sat 12/512:45 pm -
Nonstop14h 25m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 11/2$879
Sun 11/151:55 pm -
1 stop17h 30m
Wed 11/259:50 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 11/2$913

Find flight deals from Melbourne to California

Round-trip from

$742
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$360
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$841
From Melbourne to California
One-way flight from Melbourne to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 11/23

10:10 am-5:55 am

Nonstop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$478
Quickest round-trip

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

11:30 am-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$485

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 11/23

12:45 pm-7:32 am

1 stop37h 47m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

12:45 pm-7:44 am

1 stop37h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$490

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 11/18

8:10 am-11:51 am

2 stops22h 41m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$537

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 5/2

10:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop14h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 4/30

10:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop14h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$538

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 11/26

6:15 am-2:01 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$540

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 1/20

8:10 am-3:24 pm

2 stops26h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$541

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 11/27

11:30 am-6:55 am

Nonstop14h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$544

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $811). Flying from Melbourne to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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?

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

The most flights from ME1 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to California flights typically cost between $721 and $966 in March.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $742 on Fiji Airways (Mar 24-Mar 30).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to California?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to California is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to California, such as Fiji Airways,Delta, andVirgin Australia. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to California in 14h 25m. Fly via United Airlines, Fiji Airways, 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 $321. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways 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?

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

    Consider KLM (65%), Delta (65%) or Aeromexico (65%) 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 $505. On average you can expect to pay $1,207. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $655.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $811). Flying from Melbourne to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$501Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$506Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$543Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$623Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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