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$399+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$703
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$940

Good round-trip deal

$822 or less

Good one-way deal

$514 or less
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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 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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
Wed 10/2910:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$703
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:45 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 11/310:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$704
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/73:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/216:30 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops20h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/36:50 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/810:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/225:39 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop21h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$707
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 stop23h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/56:50 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$708
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/711:55 amMEL - LAX
1 stop25h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:20 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$709
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/308:15 amMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/610:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$710
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/255:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/128:35 amLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$712
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/55:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/58:35 amLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$713
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2211:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/3011:05 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$730
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2211:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/314:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$731

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

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

Tue 10/21

11:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop27h 35m

$705

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/20

11:55 am-11:02 pm

1 stop29h 07m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 40m

$708

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

11:55 am-8:21 pm

1 stop26h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

8:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

$708

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 10/7

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

1:34 pm-9:00 am

1 stop25h 26m

$708

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

$713

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 11/2

11:30 am-6:38 pm

1 stop25h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$737

MelbourneBurbank

MEL - BUR

MELBUR

Melbourne

Mon 11/3

1:00 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop23h 28m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 11/17

6:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop20h 30m

$738

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/24

10:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop31h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

5:35 am-8:00 am

2 stops31h 25m

$743

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 10/26

10:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/10

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$752

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 10/19

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop18h 40m

$753

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 11, 2025.

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

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 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
905 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,937 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

    For as low as $705, United Airlines can have you in California from Melbourne Airport in 14h 10m. There are 7922 mi between Melbourne Airport and California. 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 Airport to California one-way?

    $429 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $453 and $466, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Melbourne Airport to California is Melbourne - Los Angeles. You may also consider Melbourne - San Francisco or Melbourne - Ontario.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to California are Avianca (69%), Virgin Australia (69%) and United Airlines (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,345 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to California. The cheapest flight overall is $480 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $597.

  • 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 Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$686Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$699Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$714Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$715Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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