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$432+ Cheap flights from California to Melbourne

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$884
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$432
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,188
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Cheapest flights from California to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/108:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/2312:10 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/9$886
This CrystalTravel 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/208:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/212:10 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$887
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:30 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop37h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 12/1412:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/10$888
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 1/256:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop31h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$891
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Wed 9/1711:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/147:30 amMEL - LAX
1 stop31h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/10$892
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 1/256:45 amMEL - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$895
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1510:45 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 1/252:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$898
This CheapTickets 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2611:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$899
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1910:55 amLAX - MEL
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/272:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$901
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/168:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/18:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/8$905
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/299:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/210:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/9$906
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:38 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 37mAir Canada
Sun 11/97:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 9/9$947

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

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California

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/28

1:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$981

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 11/2

11:45 am-9:25 am

2 stops26h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 11/17

12:10 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$1,058

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 2/26

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,080

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,080

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 2/26

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 3/10

10:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,081

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

6:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 2/25

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,084

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

6:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 2/24

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,084

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

10:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,097

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Wed 10/29

1:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops26h 25m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

10:35 am-2:19 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$1,136

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 10/25

8:08 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 57m

Melbourne

Sat 11/1

12:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,138

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 CA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Melbourne. 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 California to Melbourne as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne. 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 11, 2025.

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Melbourne. 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 California to Melbourne?

    United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Delta can get you from California to Melbourne in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 22m. The distance between California and Melbourne is about 7869 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Melbourne are United Airlines ($457), Philippine Airlines ($502), and American Airlines ($590).

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Melbourne consider Los Angeles - Melbourne, San Francisco - Melbourne or Los Angeles - Melbourne Avalon as they are the most popular.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (81%), Alaska Airlines (81%), Qantas Airways( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    While on average a flight from California to Melbourne is generally $2,631, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $524. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $801 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Melbourne

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Melbourne. 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
DeltaCheapest$497Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$687Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$794Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$878Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$943Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,389Average$2,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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