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$416+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$942
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$416
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,180
From Salinas to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 6/2412:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/29$942
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/229:10 amMEL - SFO
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$999
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/2410:55 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/612:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,004
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2811:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop37h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 11/79:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop30h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,021
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/1512:00 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 5/2111:00 amMEL - SFO
1 stop39h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/28$1,090
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/612:20 amSFO - MEL
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/212:25 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,136
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:42 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop41h 03mQantas Airways
Sat 11/89:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop37h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/28$1,137
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:50 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops44h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/135:00 pmMEL - SFO
2 stops21h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,170
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/164:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops25h 30mAir Canada
Thu 10/96:05 amMEL - SFO
2 stops22h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$1,179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2211:20 pmSFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/610:55 amMEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/34:15 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Wed 12/1010:25 amMEL - SFO
2 stops30h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:00 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/912:00 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,243

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Return

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San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

10:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 6/24

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$942

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

10:05 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

9:10 am-12:50 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$999

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

10:55 pm-12:55 am

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

12:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$1,004

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

11:55 pm-5:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,078

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

12:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/21

11:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop39h 05m

$1,090

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:20 am-10:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 5/21

2:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,136

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

11:30 am-6:45 am

1 stop26h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 7/21

9:45 am-7:07 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$1,156

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

7:50 pm-9:05 am

2 stops44h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

5:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$1,170

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:20 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

10:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,181

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

9:03 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops47h 17m

Melbourne

Sat 7/19

7:40 pm-10:33 am

2 stops31h 53m

$1,222

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Melbourne

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to Melbourne, such as Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and ANA. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 Salinas to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Philippine Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $576. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Fiji Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salinas to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Virgin Australia (68%), United Airlines (68%) or SWISS (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $3,114, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $701. The most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne), is priced around $886.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Salinas 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 7 airlines flying from Salinas to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Salinas 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$699Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$883Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$906Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$924Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$1,253Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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