Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to California from $592

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to California flight deals. Data was last updated 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,108

One-way from

$592

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,191

Good round-trip deal

$1,207 or less

Good one-way deal

$811 or less
15/9-19/9
  • 15/9-19/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 04m total
  • Melbourne to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 55m total
  • Melbourne to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($281 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from 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 16 August 2025.

Fri 10/1014:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 22/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/8$1,160
Tue 28/1012:10MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/1121:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/8$1,183
Sun 2/1114:15MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Fri 7/1122:05SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,183
Sat 16/813:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 30/823:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,194
Fri 15/813:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 19/823:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/8$1,198
Sat 15/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 15/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 13/8$1,202
Thu 13/1107:10MEL - LAX
2 stops23h 38mAir Canada
Mon 17/1118:10LAX - MEL
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 15/8$1,205
Mon 3/1121:00MEL - SFO
2 stops41h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1107:25SFO - MEL
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,205
Tue 21/1006:05MEL - LAX
2 stops28h 03mAir Canada
Mon 17/1118:10LAX - MEL
2 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8$1,206
Wed 5/1108:00MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 24mAir Canada
Sun 9/1114:10LAX - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 15/8$1,209
Tue 4/1107:10MEL - LAX
2 stops23h 38mAir Canada
Fri 28/1114:10LAX - MEL
2 stops29h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8$1,211
Fri 31/1007:00MEL - LAX
2 stops22h 48mAir Canada
Sat 8/1118:10LAX - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8$1,212

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Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 17/10

14:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 24/10

23:25-13:00

1 stop19h 35m

$1,178

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 2/11

14:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,178

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 15/9

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

$1,221

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

23:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

$1,221

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

20:20-08:15

1 stop18h 55m

$1,243

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

22:40-08:30

Nonstop15h 50m

$1,243

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/10

22:40-08:30

Nonstop15h 50m

$1,245

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

18:45-09:15

1 stop20h 30m

$1,245

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

10:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,245

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 1/10

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,245

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $781). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 August 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 16 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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!!

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

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!!

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  • 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 $592. United Airlines flights start at $807 while deals on Air Canada start at $888 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $4,877, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $731. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,089 for that flight.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $781). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$915Average$1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,002Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,056Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,061Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,066Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,084Average$1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,097Average$2,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,154Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,191Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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