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$386+ Cheap flights from California to Melbourne (MEL)

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$796
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$386
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,115

Good round-trip deal

$1,092 or less

Good one-way deal

$675 or less
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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 julio 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/94:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
mar. 9/236:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$796
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/66:41 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/206:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$806
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/125:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/226:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$878
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/37:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 30mAir New Zealand
dom. 11/1610:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$880
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/110:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
dom. 12/141:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop36h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$883
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/2111:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
dom. 10/59:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/28$887
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mié. 9/311:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
mié. 9/248:00 amMEL - LAX
1 stop29h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/28$889
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/265:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
mar. 9/26:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops22h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$896
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/267:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
mar. 12/912:10 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops24h 01mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$913
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
lun. 12/156:10 pmSAN - MEL
2 stops45h 25mAir Canada
jue. 12/2511:00 amMEL - SAN
2 stops25h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$918
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1211:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
jue. 8/211:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/29$923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
vie. 11/710:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
dom. 11/232:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/27$927

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Melbourne 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 julio 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

mar. 9/9

4:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

mar. 9/23

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$796

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

mié. 8/6

6:41 pm-11:35 am

2 stops23h 54m

Melbourne

mié. 8/20

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$806

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

mar. 8/12

5:15 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 50m

Melbourne

vie. 8/22

6:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$878

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 1/12

4:45 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

mar. 1/27

7:45 am-3:59 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$880

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

mar. 10/21

9:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

mar. 10/28

10:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

$882

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

dom. 9/21

11:55 pm-6:30 am

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

dom. 10/5

9:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$887

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

mié. 9/3

11:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

mié. 9/24

8:00 am-8:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$889

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

dom. 1/25

7:53 pm-10:00 am

1 stop19h 07m

Melbourne

sáb. 4/4

11:55 am-6:23 pm

1 stop24h 28m

$894

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

mar. 8/26

12:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Melbourne

mar. 9/2

6:00 am-1:28 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$896

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

mié. 9/10

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

mié. 9/24

8:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$917

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport 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 julio 29, 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 Airport as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated julio 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Japan Airlines, and China Airlines from California to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,535 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $518 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $544 and Air Canada from $554 one-way.

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

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

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

    Consider American Airlines (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%) or Qantas Airways (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Melbourne Airport.

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

    While on average a flight from California to Melbourne Airport is generally $2,995, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $522. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $814 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$681Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$801Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$856Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,389Average$2,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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