How long is the flight from Melbourne to California?

Fiji Airways, Delta, and Air Canada can get you from Melbourne to California in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12749 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $473 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $510 and Air New Zealand from $608 one-way. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to California?

The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to California are Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - San Francisco and Melbourne - Ontario.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to California?

While on average a flight from Melbourne to California is generally $4,882, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $712. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $948 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to California?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to California consider choosing American Airlines(59%), Alaska Airlines(59%) or Qantas Airways(59%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to California are Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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 holiday 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.

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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 11 December 2025.

Thu 25/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 29/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,211

Thu 25/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sat 3/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,256

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 2/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,271

Fri 12/1213:00MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines

Thu 25/1216:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,290

Wed 24/1213:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Fri 2/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,293

Wed 24/1213:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Sat 3/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,296

Mon 29/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Mon 29/1222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,304

Fri 12/1213:00MEL - LAS

1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 25/1213:43LAS - MEL

2 stops24h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,316

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 29/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,319

Fri 12/1210:10MEL - LAS

2 stops25h 00mDelta

Thu 25/1213:30LAS - MEL

2 stops47h 30mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,328

Mon 15/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 29/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,339

Wed 17/1213:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 28/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,340

Best flights from Melbourne to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Sat 7/313:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Wed 11/323:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 8/12$1,074

Fri 6/210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 9/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,099

Fri 10/406:00MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/416:45LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,110

Thu 16/406:00MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 58mAir Canada

Thu 23/416:45LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,126

Mon 22/1213:00MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 31/1220:45SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,290

Fri 29/512:10MEL - SAN

2 stops28h 34mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/610:45SAN - MEL

2 stops31h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/12$1,442

Mon 22/1213:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 43mVirgin Australia

Wed 31/1220:45SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/12$1,590

Tue 5/506:00MEL - LAS

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/518:00LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,116

Sat 7/316:05MEL - SJC

1 stop36h 06mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/311:02SJC - MEL

1 stop23h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/12$2,289

Sat 7/308:10MEL - LAS

2 stops33h 17mAir Canada

Wed 11/306:15LAS - MEL

2 stops36h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,196

Tue 31/314:25MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 12/423:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,247

Fri 23/110:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Fri 6/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,262

Tue 3/213:00MEL - SMF

1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/220:30SMF - MEL

1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,290

Tue 31/314:25MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 14/423:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,247

Tue 3/213:00MEL - SMF

1 stop23h 14mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/220:30SMF - MEL

2 stops42h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,290

Wed 4/210:10MEL - SMF

1 stop28h 05mDelta

Tue 10/220:35SMF - MEL

1 stop40h 25mDelta

Deal found 9/12$1,301

Wed 11/310:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 16/320:50SFO - MEL

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/12$1,478

Sat 24/113:00MEL - SAN

2 stops26h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/116:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,292

Mon 19/116:25AVV - LAX

2 stops44h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/108:15LAX - AVV

2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,433

Thu 5/208:10MEL - SMF

2 stops22h 42mAir Canada

Mon 9/212:30SMF - MEL

2 stops30h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 9/12$1,516

Wed 24/1213:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 3/121:45SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,384

Wed 14/113:00MEL - LAS

2 stops25h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 28/118:24LAS - MEL

1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,316

Sun 25/110:10MEL - SJC

1 stop23h 42mDelta

Sun 1/213:40SJC - MEL

2 stops47h 20mDelta

Deal found 11/12$1,504

Wed 4/207:10MEL - SMF

2 stops23h 42mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/212:30SMF - MEL

2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,508

Thu 5/208:10MEL - SMF

2 stops22h 42mAir Canada

Tue 10/212:30SMF - MEL

2 stops32h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 9/12$1,516

Wed 24/1213:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Sun 4/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,396

Tue 5/510:55MEL - LAS

1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/515:50LAS - MEL

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,316

Fri 23/116:25AVV - LAX

2 stops38h 23mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/106:30LAX - AVV

2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,511

Wed 4/207:10MEL - SMF

2 stops23h 42mAir Canada

Mon 9/212:30SMF - MEL

2 stops31h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 9/12$1,518

Sat 27/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sat 3/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,396

Direct flights from Melbourne to California
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to California based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Sun 1/210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 16/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,098

Fri 6/210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 9/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,099

Fri 23/110:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Fri 6/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/12$1,262

Thu 15/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 1/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,311

Mon 2/312:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 16/323:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,313

Mon 9/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 23/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,375

Thu 29/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 5/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,379

Mon 9/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 23/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,394

Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,406

Mon 15/1213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12$1,406

Mon 15/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 29/122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/12$1,408

Wed 24/1213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/123:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12$1,408

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to California. Data last updated 11 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 25/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 29/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,211

Thu 25/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sat 3/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,256

Sun 11/113:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 18/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,223

Mon 19/112:10MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/219:05LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/12$1,143

Wed 21/113:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Tue 27/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,096

Wed 21/113:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 28/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,098

Fri 23/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,099

Sat 24/118:50MEL - LAS

2 stops40h 09mAir Canada

Sat 31/116:45LAS - MEL

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,194

Sat 24/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sat 31/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/12$1,203

Tue 27/113:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Fri 6/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/12$1,054

Tue 27/108:10MEL - LAX

2 stops24h 14mAir Canada

Fri 6/218:10LAX - MEL

2 stops25h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 9/12$1,250

Thu 29/107:10MEL - LAX

2 stops23h 38mAir Canada

Thu 5/208:15LAX - MEL

2 stops36h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 10/12$1,242

One-way flights from Melbourne to California
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Sun 1/310:10MEL - ONT

2 stops24h 52mDelta

Deal found 10/12$626

Mon 9/212:10MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$740

Wed 11/210:35MEL - LAX

1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/12$741

Wed 4/212:10MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/12$756

Sat 14/213:55MEL - LAX

2 stops24h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/12$794

Wed 21/108:35MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/12$796

Tue 20/112:10MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/12$797

Mon 2/208:35MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/12$799

Sat 24/116:40MEL - SFO

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$799

Thu 22/110:35MEL - LAX

1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/12$802

Thu 15/121:40MEL - LAX

1 stop40h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 9/12$805

Sat 24/122:00MEL - LAX

2 stops32h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12$809

Find flight deals from Melbourne to California

Round-trip from	$976
One-way from	$626
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,609

Fiji Airways
1/2-16/2
2 total stops
36h 15m total
Melbourne to California

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Delta
1/3
2 total stops
24h 52m total
Melbourne to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($103 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

23:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,074

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

21:05-08:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,099

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

06:00-15:58

2 stops26h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 24/4

16:45-11:35

2 stops25h 50m

$1,110

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

06:00-16:05

2 stops27h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/5

18:00-14:10

2 stops27h 10m

$1,116

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Thu 16/4

06:00-15:58

2 stops26h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 23/4

16:45-11:05

2 stops25h 20m

$1,126

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Sat 7/3

08:10-22:27

2 stops33h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/3

06:15-12:35

2 stops36h 20m

$1,196

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

14:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/4

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

$1,247

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 31/3

14:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

$1,247

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

21:05-08:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,262

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Mon 22/12

13:00-19:57

2 stops25h 57m

San Diego

Wed 31/12

20:45-09:30

1 stop17h 45m

$1,290

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $880). Flying from Melbourne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to California at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to California?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to California flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to California

The most flights from ME1 to USCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

552 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

426 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,093 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne to California?
Fiji Airways, Delta, and Air Canada can get you from Melbourne to California in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12749 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to California one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $473 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $510 and Air New Zealand from $608 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne to California?
The most popular flight routes from Melbourne to California are Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - San Francisco and Melbourne - Ontario.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to California?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to California consider choosing American Airlines(59%), Alaska Airlines(59%) or Qantas Airways(59%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to California?
While on average a flight from Melbourne to California is generally $4,882, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $712. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $948 for that flight.
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 holiday 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 to California?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to California (average of $880). Flying from Melbourne to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,030). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$879	Average$1,166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Delta	Cheapest$885	Average$1,373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,008	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,008	Average$1,221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,022	Average$1,378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,034	Average$1,763	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,034	Average$1,745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,166	Average$1,632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,285	Average$2,448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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