How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

Airlines like United Airlines, Fiji Airways, and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to California in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 37m. 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $756. Delta flights start at $758 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $886 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 $4,944, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $736. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,040 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: Avianca (58%), Virgin Australia (58%), United Airlines (58%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

$715+ Cheap 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 $1,102 and $1,456 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,070 on Fiji Airways (5 Nov-26 Nov). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to California

Round-trip from	$1,070
One-way from	$715
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,197
Good round-trip deal	$1,241 or less
Good one-way deal	$758 or less

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35h 35m total
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50h 59m total
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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 10 October 2025.

Wed 5/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Wed 26/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 8/10$1,070

Sun 23/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 30/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/10$1,076

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 1/1222:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,081

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 8/1222:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,121

Sun 2/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 17/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,125

Wed 5/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 17/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 8/10$1,127

Thu 6/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 17/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 8/10$1,128

Tue 28/1012:10MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/1120:10LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,147

Sat 25/1012:05MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/1119:05LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,148

Fri 31/1010:35MEL - LAX

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 10/1120:10LAX - MEL

1 stop26h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,182

Thu 13/1114:15MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1118:31LAS - MEL

2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$1,223

Thu 30/1012:10MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 30/1020:50SFO - MEL

1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,278

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 10 October 2025.

Fri 19/1213:00MEL - LAS

1 stop30h 57mUnited Airlines

Tue 30/1206:00LAS - MEL

1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,153

Fri 27/314:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 20mFiji Airways

Thu 23/423:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 8/10$1,197

Mon 22/1212:00MEL - LAS

2 stops28h 41mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/119:14LAS - MEL

2 stops33h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,199

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - LAS

2 stops21h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1218:30LAS - MEL

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$1,306

Sun 26/1012:10MEL - LAS

2 stops25h 57mAir New Zealand

Sun 2/1107:10LAS - MEL

2 stops31h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,335

Fri 19/1210:10MEL - LAS

1 stop17h 37mDelta

Wed 31/1206:32LAS - MEL

1 stop30h 28mDelta

Deal found 8/10$1,444

Thu 12/311:25MEL - SFO

1 stop24h 35mVietnam Airlines

Sun 15/322:10SFO - MEL

1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 9/10$1,571

Mon 12/113:00MEL - SNA

1 stop18h 15mVirgin Australia

Mon 26/110:00SNA - MEL

1 stop29h 00mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/10$1,637

Thu 13/1108:10MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 53mAir Canada

Sat 29/1118:10SAN - MEL

2 stops25h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 9/10$1,649

Wed 18/323:20MEL - ONT

1 stop36h 30mChina Airlines

Sun 22/323:50ONT - MEL

1 stop42h 15mChina Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,820

Thu 25/1214:05MEL - SJC

2 stops25h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 12/107:15SJC - MEL

2 stops29h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 8/10$2,059

Fri 7/1107:20MEL - SAN

1 stop21h 25mJapan Airlines

Mon 17/1111:40SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mJapan Airlines

Deal found 8/10$2,217

Sat 20/1211:30MEL - LAS

2 stops27h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 30/1214:15LAS - MEL

1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,153

Fri 27/310:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 21/418:00LAX - MEL

1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,232

Thu 13/1112:10MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 57mAir New Zealand

Mon 17/1110:40LAS - MEL

2 stops29h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,358

Tue 23/1207:00MEL - LAS

2 stops32h 59mAmerican Airlines

Mon 29/1207:29LAS - MEL

1 stop31h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,416

Sun 21/1210:10MEL - LAS

2 stops24h 43mDelta

Wed 31/1214:30LAS - MEL

1 stop22h 30mDelta

Deal found 8/10$1,444

Mon 2/211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/213:25LAX - MEL

1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/10$1,232

Wed 24/1216:45MEL - LAS

2 stops37h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/1219:14LAS - MEL

2 stops23h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,448

Wed 11/309:10MEL - BUR

2 stops25h 12mDelta

Sun 15/317:00BUR - MEL

2 stops44h 00mDelta

Deal found 8/10$1,490

Mon 24/1121:00MEL - OAK

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1207:55OAK - MEL

2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,696

Mon 24/1110:35MEL - SAN

2 stops28h 17mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1211:02SAN - MEL

2 stops27h 23mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,571

Thu 8/108:10MEL - SMF

2 stops21h 14mVirgin Australia

Mon 2/216:35SMF - MEL

1 stop21h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/10$1,762

Wed 18/213:00MEL - ONT

1 stop18h 18mUnited Airlines

Fri 3/418:30ONT - MEL

1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,346

Fri 7/1107:45MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 18mAir Canada

Tue 11/1112:45SAN - MEL

2 stops30h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 8/10$1,880

Sun 11/116:10MEL - BUR

2 stops48h 49mQatar Airways

Mon 26/119:37BUR - MEL

2 stops51h 13mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/10$3,794

Fri 27/309:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Fri 24/422:45LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 8/10$1,586

Sun 23/1112:10MEL - SAN

2 stops25h 24mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1106:15SAN - MEL

2 stops33h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,598

Sun 23/1106:05MEL - SNA

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/1112:25SNA - MEL

2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$1,771

Wed 18/223:20MEL - ONT

1 stop36h 30mChina Airlines

Thu 2/400:10ONT - MEL

2 stops49h 40mChina Airlines

Deal found 10/10$2,067

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 10 October 2025.

Mon 2/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 17/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/10$1,130

Mon 2/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 16/323:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/10$1,150

Sat 17/112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 1/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,162

Wed 3/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1222:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,205

Wed 4/312:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 16/323:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/10$1,213

Sun 5/410:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 35mDelta

Wed 15/422:45LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 9/10$1,216

Fri 19/1210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Wed 31/1221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 8/10$1,219

Fri 19/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 29/1222:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,232

Fri 5/1212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines

Thu 25/1222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,239

Tue 18/1113:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,332

Sun 2/1111:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 17/1122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,405

Sun 28/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mVirgin Australia

Mon 12/122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 7/10$1,459

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to California. Data last updated 10 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 10/1012:05MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Wed 22/1021:10LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,188

Wed 22/1008:35MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 28/1020:05LAX - MEL

1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,191

Sat 25/1012:05MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/1119:05LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,148

Tue 28/1012:10MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 5/1120:10LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,147

Fri 31/1010:35MEL - LAX

1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 10/1120:10LAX - MEL

1 stop26h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,182

Sun 2/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 17/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,125

Mon 10/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 16/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/10$1,070

Sun 23/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Sun 30/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/10$1,076

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 1/1222:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,081

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 8/1222:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,121

Tue 25/1112:10MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1120:10LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,196

Wed 26/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Mon 8/1222:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/10$1,194

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 10 October 2025.

Tue 21/1015:00MEL - LAX

2 stops50h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$715

Wed 4/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/10$736

Wed 15/1013:55MEL - LAX

3 stops26h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10$755

Tue 9/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/10$756

Sun 7/1210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Deal found 9/10$758

Sat 6/1213:00MEL - LAX

1 stop20h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$765

Mon 22/1213:00MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/10$767

Sat 24/112:00MEL - LAS

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$787

Wed 17/1211:30MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/10$798

Sat 24/118:50MEL - LAS

2 stops40h 09mAir Canada

Deal found 9/10$799

Wed 10/1218:30MEL - SFO

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10$827

Fri 19/1213:00MEL - ONT

2 stops42h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10$831

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

13:00-00:57

1 stop30h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 30/12

06:00-09:30

1 stop32h 30m

$1,153

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

11:30-20:22

2 stops27h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 30/12

14:15-09:30

1 stop24h 15m

$1,153

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

14:30-12:50

1 stop16h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

$1,197

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Mon 22/12

12:00-21:41

2 stops28h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 2/1

19:14-23:35

2 stops33h 21m

$1,199

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

10:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

18:00-08:15

1 stop21h 15m

$1,232

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

13:25-10:00

1 stop25h 35m

$1,232

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

14:15-16:42

2 stops21h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/12

18:30-13:15

2 stops23h 45m

$1,306

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

12:10-20:07

2 stops25h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/11

07:10-09:25

2 stops31h 15m

$1,335

MelbourneOntario

MEL - ONT

MELONT

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

13:00-12:18

1 stop18h 18m

Ontario

Fri 3/4

18:30-09:15

1 stop20h 45m

$1,346

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Thu 13/11

12:10-20:07

2 stops26h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 17/11

10:40-10:55

2 stops29h 15m

$1,358

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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.

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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 $938). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). 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 at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 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

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

419 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

917 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,973 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to California?
Airlines like United Airlines, Fiji Airways, and American Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to California in about 16h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 37m. 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $756. Delta flights start at $758 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $886 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: Avianca (58%), Virgin Australia (58%), United Airlines (58%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $4,944, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $736. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,040 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 $938). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$919	Average$1,212	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,029	Average$1,336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,035	Average$2,036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,041	Average$1,415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,053	Average$1,805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,065	Average$1,489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,068	Average$1,394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,080	Average$1,919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,186	Average$1,445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,187	Average$1,619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to CaliforniaExplore 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 10 October 2025.

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