Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $633

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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,352

One-way from

$633

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,478

Good round-trip deal

$1,889 or less

Good one-way deal

$729 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/12-14/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • California to Melbourne
11/9
  • 11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • California to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($521 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Melbourne.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 29 August 2025.

Mon 1/1220:10LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/1212:10MEL - LAX
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$1,352
Mon 20/1020:10LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1110:35MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$1,353
Mon 20/1021:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1108:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/8$1,364
Tue 16/923:55LAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 27/906:30MEL - LAX
1 stop31h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,369
Tue 16/923:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 30/1014:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/8$1,370
Mon 20/1012:50LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1108:00MEL - LAX
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,373
Fri 19/912:50LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 3/1008:00MEL - LAX
1 stop29h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,378
Sun 19/1020:10LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1108:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$1,380
Mon 17/1120:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1116:50MEL - LAX
1 stop37h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$1,381
Mon 17/1119:05LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/1212:10MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$1,384
Thu 18/923:55LAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/906:00MEL - LAX
2 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,386
Sun 26/1018:10SAN - MEL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:00MEL - SAN
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,419

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Fly from

California

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 6/2

18:10-14:15

2 stops25h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

08:00-17:24

2 stops28h 24m

$1,403

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 26/10

18:10-15:15

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

06:00-12:03

2 stops25h 03m

$1,419

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

22:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

14:15-12:50

1 stop16h 35m

$1,442

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

22:45-13:15

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

14:15-12:50

1 stop16h 35m

$1,442

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

22:45-13:15

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

14:30-12:50

1 stop16h 20m

$1,442

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 20/2

22:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

14:30-12:50

1 stop16h 20m

$1,442

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

14:30-12:50

1 stop16h 20m

$1,442

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 27/10

11:02-10:55

2 stops29h 53m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

10:35-18:34

2 stops25h 59m

$1,444

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

23:55-04:10

1 stop34h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

10:20-20:30

1 stop28h 10m

$1,490

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sun 26/10

18:10-12:35

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

06:30-17:24

2 stops28h 54m

$1,493

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $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 29 August 2025.

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 29 August 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

    Airlines like Air Canada, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from California to Melbourne Airport in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 53m. 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?

    $670 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $700 and $722, respectively.

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

  • 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 American Airlines (83%), Alaska Airlines (83%) and Qantas Airways (83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $661. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $1,200 on average our data indicates $3,223 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $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 4 airlines flying from California to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,126Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,281Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,336Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,460Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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