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$511+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MEL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Melbourne

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Round-trip from

$945
(oojo)

One-way from

$511
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,190
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 September 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2911:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Wed 11/192:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/15$945
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 11/176:39 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops31h 51mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1710:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$958
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/267:50 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/910:35 amMEL - SFO
2 stops25h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$963
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/2810:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 1/102:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/15$971
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/510:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 11/122:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/14$975
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 30mFiji Airways
Sun 10/52:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/15$976
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:35 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Sun 10/52:30 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/14$978
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:25 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 11/22:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/14$980
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1111:55 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/285:55 amMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/14$982
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:05 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 11/92:15 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/14$989
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/810:30 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop34h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 11/185:55 amMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/13$994
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/24:15 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops22h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/1710:35 amMEL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$995

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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Price

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 12/9

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,191

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 12/2

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,191

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,191

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

10:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 11/19

8:40 am-9:15 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$1,192

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

10:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop42h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 11/18

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,192

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

12:35 am-11:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 3/19

8:40 am-5:20 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,241

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 11/25

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,241

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 11/22

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,241

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

11:05 pm-10:00 am

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 11/28

1:00 pm-8:25 am

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,241

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

10:55 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 11/20

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,242

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Melbourne

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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 September 12, 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 69 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 September 15, 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 September 15, 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).

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 September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Salinas to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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!!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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
8,929 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

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 Salinas to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Salinas to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7857 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $513. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas 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 (64%), United Airlines (64%) or SWISS (64%) 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 $1,404, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $677. The most popular route (San Francisco - Melbourne), is priced around $906.

  • 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$711Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$794Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$908Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$940Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air New ZealandCheapest$947Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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