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 $619. United Airlines flights start at $757 while deals on SWISS start at $761 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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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 $4,081, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $742. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,133 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 (77%), Virgin Australia (77%), United Airlines (77%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to California are American Airlines, Air Canada and Air China. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 18 days in advance, which can save you up to 30% on flights from Melbourne Airport to California compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 18 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,450. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,645.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to California from Melbourne Airport average $1,406. You can even find prices in August for less than $1,406, as users have found deals to California from as low as $905. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to California from Melbourne Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 35%.

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.

$619+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to California

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to California

Round-trip from	$1,125
One-way from	$619
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,540
Good round-trip deal	$1,418 or less
Good one-way deal	$835 or less

Fiji Airways
13/9-23/10
2 total stops
35h 30m total
Melbourne to California

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Fiji Airways
21/9
1 total stop
17h 30m total
Melbourne to California

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($294 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 2025.

Sat 13/913:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Thu 23/1023:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/7$1,125

Wed 30/712:05MEL - LAX

1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand

Sun 3/821:10LAX - MEL

1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/7$1,177

Tue 12/806:00MEL - LAX

2 stops29h 02mAir Canada

Sat 16/812:20LAX - MEL

2 stops31h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 13/7$1,182

Tue 5/806:00MEL - LAX

2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/817:15LAX - MEL

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,188

Fri 12/909:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/1010:26LAX - MEL

1 stop28h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,260

Fri 15/808:35MEL - SFO

1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 19/822:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/7$1,277

Tue 5/806:00MEL - SFO

2 stops21h 33mAir Canada

Wed 13/819:40SFO - MEL

2 stops23h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 13/7$1,352

Fri 26/906:00MEL - SFO

2 stops21h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1018:38SFO - MEL

2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,362

Sat 2/812:55MEL - LAS

2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/818:59LAS - MEL

2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,368

Sun 19/1011:35MEL - SFO

1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines

Thu 23/1022:50SFO - MEL

1 stop40h 35mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 16/7$1,373

Mon 15/1213:00MEL - ONT

1 stop18h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 16/118:42ONT - MEL

1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,399

Mon 17/1113:00MEL - BUR

2 stops23h 31mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/1215:40BUR - MEL

2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,399

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 16 July 2025.

Sat 13/913:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Thu 23/1023:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/7$1,125

Mon 18/812:05MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 25/822:10LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/7$1,177

Tue 12/806:00MEL - LAX

2 stops29h 02mAir Canada

Sat 16/812:20LAX - MEL

2 stops31h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 13/7$1,182

Tue 5/806:00MEL - LAX

2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/817:15LAX - MEL

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,188

Fri 12/909:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/1022:40LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,260

Tue 5/810:55MEL - LAX

1 stop30h 15mLufthansa

Mon 18/822:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 15/7$1,289

Fri 19/908:00MEL - SFO

1 stop29h 50mPhilippine Airlines

Sun 28/923:55SFO - MEL

1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,581

Tue 7/1009:45MEL - LAS

1 stop23h 01mQantas Airways

Tue 28/1013:59LAS - MEL

1 stop25h 31mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/7$1,658

Wed 12/1123:20MEL - ONT

1 stop36h 30mChina Airlines

Mon 17/1122:50ONT - MEL

1 stop42h 15mChina Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,781

Fri 8/815:05MEL - LAS

1 stop22h 11mAmerican Airlines

Sun 17/823:59LAS - MEL

1 stop36h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,797

Wed 24/1210:10MEL - SJC

1 stop22h 25mDelta

Tue 10/210:10SJC - MEL

2 stops50h 50mDelta

Deal found 13/7$1,826

Sat 22/1108:10MEL - SNA

2 stops24h 44mVirgin Australia

Tue 13/107:25SNA - MEL

1 stop31h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/7$1,846

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 16 July 2025.

Fri 12/909:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 8/1022:40LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,260

Mon 4/809:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 17/821:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/7$1,362

Wed 1/1009:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1022:40LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,394

Tue 5/809:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 15mAmerican Airlines

Mon 18/821:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,485

Fri 8/809:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 15mVirgin Australia

Fri 22/822:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/7$1,682

Thu 4/910:55MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 17/923:35SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,797

Wed 27/810:55MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 15mLufthansa

Tue 9/923:35SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 14/7$2,121

Mon 21/710:55MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 15mVirgin Australia

Sat 26/723:20SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/7$2,636

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to California. Data last updated 16 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 21/713:45MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways

Fri 25/723:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/7$1,156

Mon 21/712:05MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Mon 11/822:10LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/7$1,185

Mon 21/708:35MEL - SFO

1 stop21h 15mAir New Zealand

Mon 11/822:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/7$1,284

Mon 21/710:55MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 09mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/822:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,315

Mon 21/709:45MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 11/821:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/7$1,367

Mon 21/710:55MEL - ONT

1 stop18h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/818:39ONT - MEL

1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,436

Mon 21/713:45MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/801:25LAX - MEL

3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,541

Mon 21/706:00MEL - SFO

2 stops30h 40mAir Canada

Mon 11/813:36SFO - MEL

2 stops29h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 14/7$1,731

Mon 21/713:45MEL - SFO

2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/801:05SFO - MEL

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7$1,856

Mon 21/707:25MEL - SFO

1 stop32h 30mCathay Pacific

Sun 10/801:05SFO - MEL

1 stop28h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/7$2,075

Wed 23/712:05MEL - LAS

2 stops25h 12mAir New Zealand

Tue 29/716:09LAS - MEL

2 stops25h 41mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/7$1,679

Wed 23/710:55MEL - LAS

1 stop20h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 30/713:37LAS - MEL

1 stop25h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$1,914

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 16 July 2025.

Sun 21/913:20MEL - SFO

1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/7$619

Sat 30/813:30MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/7$632

Wed 17/913:25MEL - LAS

2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7$697

Wed 10/912:50MEL - LAX

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$699

Sun 21/913:20MEL - SFO

2 stops38h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$714

Wed 10/912:50MEL - ONT

3 stops37h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7$735

Wed 30/709:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7$757

Wed 23/709:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 15mSWISS

Deal found 15/7$761

Sat 19/710:55MEL - LAX

1 stop23h 51mLufthansa

Deal found 15/7$771

Mon 6/1006:05MEL - LAX

2 stops23h 13mAir Canada

Deal found 15/7$787

Tue 12/810:55MEL - ONT

2 stops27h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/7$830

Wed 12/1107:10MEL - SAN

2 stops23h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 14/7$968

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/10

23:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

$1,125

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

08:35-13:20

1 stop21h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

$1,177

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

06:00-18:02

2 stops29h 02m

Los Angeles

Sat 16/8

12:20-12:20

2 stops31h 00m

$1,182

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

06:00-16:13

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Mon 18/8

17:15-12:20

2 stops26h 05m

$1,188

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

18:45-09:15

1 stop20h 30m

$1,260

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

08:35-12:50

1 stop21h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

22:05-10:50

1 stop19h 45m

$1,277

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

06:00-10:33

2 stops21h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 13/8

19:40-12:20

2 stops23h 40m

$1,352

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

06:00-10:28

2 stops21h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 19/10

18:38-13:05

2 stops24h 27m

$1,362

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Sat 2/8

12:55-22:26

2 stops26h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/8

18:59-12:15

2 stops24h 16m

$1,368

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 19/10

11:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 23/10

22:50-09:25

1 stop40h 35m

$1,373

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to California

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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 $789). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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?

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.

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 Japan Airlines, China Airlines, andEmirates 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.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

745 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,326 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

201 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,513 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Roger,June 2025

ORD - PIT

Related info for your journey

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 $619. United Airlines flights start at $757 while deals on SWISS start at $761 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 (77%), Virgin Australia (77%), United Airlines (77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to California?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to California is generally $4,081, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $742. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,133 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to California (average of $789). Flying from Melbourne Airport to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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
Lufthansa	Cheapest$882	Average$1,653	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$909	Average$1,246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$981	Average$1,378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,056	Average$1,470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Vietnam Airlines	Cheapest$1,060	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,067	Average$1,603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,078	Average$1,920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,092	Average$2,003	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,126	Average$2,107	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,181	Average$1,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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

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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 July 2025.