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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $535

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

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Cheapest flights from California to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 January 2026.

Mon 9/222:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/213:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,077
Fri 6/222:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 28/213:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,078
Tue 27/123:45
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 26/212:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,080
Thu 23/423:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 1/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,081
Tue 3/322:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/313:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,083
Sun 8/323:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/313:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,085
Mon 9/323:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Mon 16/313:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,087
Fri 16/1023:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/1113:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,088
Mon 9/223:45
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/212:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,096
Sun 1/323:50
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop20h 45m
Qantas Airways
Thu 30/409:45
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,097
Tue 3/322:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 19/313:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,101
Sun 1/322:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Thu 5/313:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,103

Find flight deals from California to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 25 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,077

One-way from

$535

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,543

Good round-trip deal

$1,510 or less

Good one-way deal

$841 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • California to Melbourne
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

16:45-11:25

2 stops25h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

06:00-16:58

2 stops27h 58m

$1,235

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/3

16:18-12:25

2 stops25h 07m

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

14:30-22:48

2 stops26h 18m

$1,267

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 21/2

09:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

12:00-14:39

1 stop21h 39m

$1,268

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 27/3

23:35-13:00

1 stop19h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,293

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

22:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

13:55-13:00

1 stop17h 05m

$1,293

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

22:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

13:30-13:50

1 stop17h 20m

$1,294

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 8/3

19:03-08:30

1 stop19h 27m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:00-12:41

1 stop18h 41m

$1,300

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/3

10:41-08:30

1 stop27h 49m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

10:55-18:41

1 stop24h 46m

$1,301

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

15:53-08:15

1 stop23h 22m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

10:55-21:01

1 stop27h 06m

$1,301

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 22/2

19:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

11:30-17:19

1 stop24h 49m

$1,303

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $951). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 CA to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 January 2026.

When flying from California to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 January 2026.

The most flights from USCA to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Fiji Airways, and United Airlines fly from California to Melbourne Airport in about 19h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 35m. California and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 12749 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $500 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $617 and $625, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from California to Melbourne Airport is Los Angeles - Melbourne. You may also consider San Francisco - Melbourne or Ontario - Melbourne.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Melbourne Airport are KLM (71%), Air France (71%) and Delta (71%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $746. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $985 on average, our data indicates $1,983 when flying from California to Melbourne Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Melbourne 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 California to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $951). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,184). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Melbourne

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,058Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,209Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,263Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,447Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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