How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

Airlines like Fiji Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to California in about 17h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 44m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and California is about 12749 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $456. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $503 while deals on SWISS start at $518 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 Airport to California?

Most travellers choose Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - San Francisco or Melbourne - Ontario when deciding on the best route from Melbourne Airport to California.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $5,308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $709. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $938 for that flight.

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

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to California on time: KLM (92%), Air France (92%), Delta (92%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to California are Qantas Airways, Fiji 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.

$515+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to California

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to California flights typically cost between $1,118 and $1,634 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $945 on Fiji Airways (5 Feb-18 Feb). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to California

Round-trip from	$945
One-way from	$515
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,321
Good round-trip deal	$1,265 or less
Good one-way deal	$864 or less

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35h 55m total
Melbourne to California

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17h 30m total
Melbourne to California

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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 8 January 2026.

Thu 5/213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Wed 18/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$945

Thu 5/213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 12/323:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$947

Thu 19/213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 26/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$956

Tue 17/213:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Sat 21/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$959

Wed 4/213:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 11/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$971

Wed 18/313:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Sun 26/423:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$987

Sat 7/313:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 22/323:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,002

Thu 22/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 5/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,011

Wed 28/113:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Tue 10/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,015

Mon 8/613:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Mon 20/723:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,029

Wed 11/313:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Tue 12/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,045

Sun 1/322:50MEL - LAS

2 stops36h 09mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/416:45LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,069

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 8 January 2026.

Sat 31/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Wed 4/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$987

Tue 5/506:00MEL - LAS

2 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/518:00LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,103

Fri 30/108:10MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 49mAir Canada

Sun 22/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,109

Tue 3/313:00MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/311:57SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,297

Sat 31/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 14/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,368

Wed 21/110:10MEL - SFO

2 stops26h 28mDelta

Wed 28/109:50SFO - MEL

2 stops27h 10mDelta

Deal found 5/1$1,422

Tue 10/213:00MEL - SNA

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 24/219:22SNA - MEL

1 stop19h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/1$1,567

Thu 22/113:00MEL - BUR

1 stop20h 39mLufthansa

Thu 5/220:17BUR - MEL

1 stop18h 43mLufthansa

Deal found 5/1$1,593

Fri 13/313:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Mon 16/323:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,078

Thu 19/312:00MEL - SJC

2 stops42h 22mAmerican Airlines

Mon 23/316:20SJC - MEL

2 stops23h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1$2,204

Fri 13/306:40MEL - LAS

2 stops27h 19mAir Canada

Tue 17/316:45LAS - MEL

2 stops26h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,195

Sun 1/213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 8/222:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,149

Fri 30/113:00MEL - LAS

1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 22/218:22LAS - MEL

1 stop20h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,311

Wed 11/307:10MEL - LAX

2 stops27h 19mAir Canada

Wed 25/318:10LAX - MEL

2 stops24h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1$1,247

Thu 5/313:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/323:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,386

Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 13/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,394

Thu 30/413:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Fri 15/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,159

Sun 1/311:30MEL - LAS

2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 22/418:00LAS - MEL

1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,311

Sat 21/223:40MEL - OAK

2 stops42h 09mQatar Airways

Sat 28/206:15OAK - MEL

2 stops40h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1$3,012

Wed 11/313:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/323:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,388

Wed 18/313:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Sun 22/323:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,168

Sun 1/213:00MEL - SNA

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 8/219:50SNA - MEL

1 stop19h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/1$1,567

Wed 6/506:00MEL - LAX

2 stops22h 19mAir Canada

Wed 13/510:44LAX - MEL

2 stops31h 21mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1$1,302

Mon 26/113:00MEL - LAS

1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines

Tue 24/213:35LAS - MEL

1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,311

Fri 13/307:20MEL - OAK

2 stops27h 17mJapan Airlines

Mon 16/309:54OAK - MEL

2 stops25h 46mJapan Airlines

Deal found 5/1$3,488

Fri 17/409:30MEL - LAS

1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines

Fri 24/411:55LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,311

Sat 28/216:50MEL - LAX

2 stops37h 58mAir Canada

Sat 21/314:50LAX - MEL

2 stops28h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 7/1$1,322

Fri 29/512:10MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 39mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/616:06SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,648

Sun 15/313:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 5/423:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,248

Sun 1/213:00MEL - BUR

1 stop18h 08mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/220:17BUR - MEL

1 stop18h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,567

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 8 January 2026.

Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 13/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,260

Fri 30/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 22/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,268

Sun 15/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 27/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,331

Thu 22/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 5/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,366

Wed 28/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 25/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,368

Sun 1/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 27/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,374

Thu 30/409:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Fri 15/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,382

Fri 20/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 27/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,383

Tue 10/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 24/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,386

Sat 21/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sat 28/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,388

Thu 23/409:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Thu 30/421:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,392

Tue 3/213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,401

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to California. Data last updated 8 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Wed 7/113:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 44mUnited Airlines

Wed 28/111:08SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,285

Thu 15/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 1/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,268

Sun 18/113:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,294

Mon 26/106:00MEL - LAS

2 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,124

Fri 30/108:10MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 49mAir Canada

Sun 22/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,109

Sun 1/213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Sun 8/222:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,149

Sun 1/210:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Sun 8/219:50SFO - MEL

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,150

Wed 4/213:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 11/222:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$1,297

Fri 6/208:10MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,084

Sat 14/212:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Sat 7/319:50SFO - MEL

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$1,165

Mon 16/207:25MEL - LAS

2 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,095

Mon 16/216:50MEL - LAS

2 stops42h 09mAir Canada

Fri 20/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops27h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 6/1$1,199

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 8 January 2026.

Fri 23/113:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$515

Sun 8/313:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$546

Sun 1/213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$548

Wed 28/113:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 7/1$585

Thu 22/112:10MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$695

Tue 17/212:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$695

Mon 4/512:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/1$698

Fri 17/412:10MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$733

Tue 3/220:25MEL - LAX

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$736

Thu 22/108:35MEL - SFO

1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/1$738

Thu 5/219:20MEL - LAX

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$739

Sat 24/112:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/1$739

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

13:55-12:00

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

22:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

$987

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

13:55-13:00

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

23:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

$1,078

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

06:00-23:48

2 stops34h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/5

18:00-14:10

2 stops27h 10m

$1,103

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:10-15:59

2 stops26h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 22/2

16:45-13:35

2 stops25h 50m

$1,109

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:55-12:25

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,149

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 15/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

$1,159

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,168

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

06:40-15:59

2 stops27h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 17/3

16:45-13:05

2 stops26h 20m

$1,195

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

07:10-16:29

2 stops27h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

18:10-13:05

2 stops24h 55m

$1,247

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

13:55-13:00

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

$1,248

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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

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $868). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,017). 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 Airport to California in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to California

The most flights from MEL 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to California 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.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

8.0

Very Good

216 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

567 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

430 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

967 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

9,139 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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 Airport to California?
Airlines like Fiji Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to California in about 17h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 44m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and California is about 12749 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to California one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $456. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $503 while deals on SWISS start at $518 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Melbourne Airport to California?
Most travellers choose Melbourne - Los Angeles, Melbourne - San Francisco or Melbourne - Ontario when deciding on the best route from Melbourne Airport to California.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to California?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to California on time: KLM (92%), Air France (92%), Delta (92%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $5,308, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $709. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $938 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 Airport to California?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $868). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,017). 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
Delta	Cheapest$874	Average$1,401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$876	Average$1,143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$984	Average$1,279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$989	Average$1,260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$996	Average$1,268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,009	Average$1,352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,013	Average$1,712	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,020	Average$1,737	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,151	Average$1,612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,233	Average$1,861	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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