How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

Airlines like Fiji Airways, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Melbourne Airport to California in about 14h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 59m. 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 $463. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $510 while deals on Delta start at $593 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 $5,126, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $683. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $942 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 (80%), Air France (80%), Delta (80%).

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.

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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 23 December 2025.

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 1/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,138

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,201

Wed 31/1213:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Fri 2/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,221

Wed 24/1213:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Fri 2/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,253

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Tue 30/1222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,262

Sat 27/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 1/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,275

Sat 27/1213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways

Sat 3/121:45SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,275

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Thu 1/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,290

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Sat 3/121:45SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,296

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 2/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 19/12$1,299

Thu 25/1211:30MEL - LAS

2 stops22h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/120:20LAS - MEL

1 stop18h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/12$1,314

Fri 26/1210:10MEL - LAS

1 stop27h 59mDelta

Sun 4/121:37LAS - MEL

1 stop39h 23mDelta

Deal found 20/12$1,323

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 23 December 2025.

Sat 7/313:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Tue 10/323:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,073

Sat 14/213:55MEL - LAS

2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/216:18LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,087

Sun 1/210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 16/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 22/12$1,098

Tue 3/207:10MEL - LAS

2 stops27h 49mAir Canada

Tue 10/216:45LAS - MEL

2 stops26h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 20/12$1,114

Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 13/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,265

Mon 2/311:30MEL - SAN

1 stop17h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/311:03SAN - MEL

1 stop27h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Wed 4/316:05MEL - SJC

1 stop24h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/306:00SJC - MEL

2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/12$2,210

Tue 5/506:00MEL - LAS

2 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/518:00LAS - MEL

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/12$1,114

Wed 6/513:25MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways

Wed 13/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,144

Fri 30/108:10MEL - LAS

2 stops33h 17mAir Canada

Mon 2/206:15LAS - MEL

2 stops37h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 20/12$1,194

Mon 2/311:30MEL - SAN

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/316:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Thu 30/413:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Fri 15/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,235

Sun 1/313:00MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/316:00SAN - MEL

1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Wed 6/506:00MEL - LAX

2 stops22h 19mAir Canada

Wed 13/512:20LAX - MEL

2 stops30h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 22/12$1,299

Thu 30/413:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Fri 22/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,239

Fri 30/110:10MEL - SFO

2 stops27h 09mDelta

Wed 25/205:55SFO - MEL

2 stops31h 05mDelta

Deal found 22/12$1,499

Thu 5/211:30MEL - SAN

2 stops28h 19mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/219:50SAN - MEL

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Mon 4/513:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Sat 23/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,239

Sun 1/313:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/320:50SAN - MEL

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Thu 5/307:20MEL - OAK

2 stops28h 17mJapan Airlines

Mon 9/309:54OAK - MEL

2 stops25h 46mJapan Airlines

Deal found 20/12$3,497

Wed 28/108:10MEL - SMF

2 stops22h 42mAir Canada

Sun 1/212:30SMF - MEL

2 stops31h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 20/12$1,468

Tue 28/413:25MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways

Fri 22/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,239

Wed 4/213:00MEL - SAN

1 stop24h 44mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/219:52SAN - MEL

1 stop19h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Thu 5/218:50MEL - OAK

3 stops40h 33mQatar Airways

Thu 12/206:15OAK - MEL

2 stops52h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/12$3,953

Wed 6/513:25MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways

Mon 25/523:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,239

Thu 5/217:45MEL - OAK

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/208:41OAK - MEL

2 stops43h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/12$1,855

Mon 2/313:00MEL - SAN

1 stop20h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/316:00SAN - MEL

2 stops22h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Mon 1/613:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Sun 2/823:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,244

Tue 3/313:00MEL - SAN

1 stop18h 39mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/319:50SAN - MEL

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,289

Wed 28/112:00MEL - SMF

2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/216:35SMF - MEL

1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/12$2,337

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 23 December 2025.

Fri 6/210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 16/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 20/12$1,096

Sun 1/210:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Mon 16/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 22/12$1,098

Fri 20/312:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 6/421:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,222

Wed 11/312:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 12/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,244

Wed 28/110:10MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 50mDelta

Wed 4/221:05LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mDelta

Deal found 20/12$1,256

Thu 5/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 12/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,265

Sun 8/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Sun 15/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,266

Wed 6/509:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 13/521:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/12$1,286

Wed 29/409:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways

Wed 10/621:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,287

Mon 9/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 23/222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/12$1,349

Wed 4/213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,405

Thu 5/213:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/223:05SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/12$1,478

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to California. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 1/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,138

Fri 26/1213:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,201

Wed 31/1213:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 3/121:45SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,219

Wed 31/1213:45MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Fri 2/122:05SFO - MEL

1 stop29h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,221

Mon 19/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Mon 2/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 19/12$1,021

Mon 19/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Tue 27/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,093

Tue 20/112:10MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Tue 27/119:05LAX - MEL

1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/12$1,155

Fri 23/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/12$1,091

Sun 25/113:55MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 1/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/12$1,016

Tue 27/113:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Fri 6/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,069

Wed 28/113:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Wed 4/222:35LAX - MEL

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/12$1,022

Fri 30/108:10MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 49mAir Canada

Mon 2/206:15LAS - MEL

2 stops38h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 21/12$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 23 December 2025.

Sun 15/307:10MEL - LAX

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 20/12$699

Fri 13/207:25MEL - LAX

2 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12$700

Wed 4/207:25MEL - LAX

2 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/12$702

Thu 19/307:10MEL - LAX

2 stops24h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 21/12$703

Sat 14/207:30MEL - LAX

2 stops27h 59mAir Canada

Deal found 21/12$706

Fri 13/208:00MEL - LAX

2 stops24h 24mAir Canada

Deal found 21/12$709

Sun 1/208:10MEL - LAX

2 stops24h 14mAir Canada

Deal found 21/12$711

Fri 20/212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/12$717

Thu 12/207:45MEL - LAX

2 stops23h 03mAir Canada

Deal found 22/12$718

Sun 15/207:10MEL - LAX

2 stops23h 38mAir Canada

Deal found 20/12$723

Wed 4/216:05MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12$726

Wed 18/216:05MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/12$732

Find flight deals from Melbourne to California

Round-trip from	$977
One-way from	$699
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,603
Good round-trip deal	$1,168 or less
Good one-way deal	$832 or less

Fiji Airways
5/2-12/2
2 total stops
35h 55m total
Melbourne to California

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Air Canada
15/3
2 total stops
24h 59m total
Melbourne to California

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 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

Tue 10/3

23:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

$1,073

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Sat 14/2

13:55-19:46

2 stops24h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 21/2

16:18-12:25

2 stops25h 07m

$1,087

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

21:05-08:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,098

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Tue 3/2

07:10-15:59

2 stops27h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/2

16:45-14:15

2 stops26h 30m

$1,114

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Tue 5/5

06:00-16:58

2 stops27h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/5

18:00-11:25

2 stops24h 25m

$1,114

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

13:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

$1,144

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

08:10-22:27

2 stops33h 17m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/2

06:15-14:15

2 stops37h 00m

$1,194

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

$1,235

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 30/4

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

$1,239

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

$1,239

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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 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 $881). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,031). 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.

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).

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

211 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

211 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

556 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

429 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

949 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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

9,102 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

211 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, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Melbourne Airport to California in about 14h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 59m. 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 $463. Sichuan Airlines flights start at $510 while deals on Delta start at $593 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 (80%), Air France (80%), Delta (80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $5,126, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $683. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $942 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 $881). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,031). 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
Delta	Cheapest$886	Average$1,383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$891	Average$1,167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$992	Average$1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,003	Average$1,280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,010	Average$1,286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,023	Average$1,376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,027	Average$1,744	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,035	Average$1,747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,168	Average$1,635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,245	Average$1,984	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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