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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $696

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 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
10 1월 — 17 1월1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 12월 2025.

금 19/1211:05LAS - MEL
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
목 1/111:30MEL - LAS
2 stops29h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,354
수 24/1216:23LAS - MEL
2 stops46h 37mUnited Airlines
목 1/113:00MEL - LAS
2 stops27h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,373
토 13/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
일 18/111:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,498
목 11/1212:00LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
토 27/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,499
화 23/1222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
화 27/113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,504
일 14/1208:45SAN - MEL
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
일 28/1211:30MEL - SAN
2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,505
화 23/1213:20LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
화 27/111:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,505
화 16/1218:52LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
수 24/1213:00MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,508
월 8/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
수 7/113:00MEL - LAX
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,513
월 22/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
월 29/1213:00MEL - LAX
1 stop25h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,514
월 8/1218:52LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 08mUnited Airlines
금 16/113:00MEL - LAX
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,521
수 10/1221:35LAX - MEL
1 stop41h 25mUnited Airlines
일 21/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,522

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 11 12월 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,298

One-way from

$696

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,909

Good round-trip deal

$1,445 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,067 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 31/1-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 49m total
  • California to Melbourne
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($51 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 11 12월 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

토 31/1

08:10-05:00

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

금 13/2

12:00-20:59

1 stop27h 59m

$1,298

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

일 8/3

11:30-09:30

1 stop28h 00m

Melbourne

월 23/3

12:00-21:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,311

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

토 31/1

13:10-10:00

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

금 13/2

13:00-18:33

1 stop24h 33m

$1,333

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

수 24/12

10:43-09:30

1 stop27h 47m

Melbourne

목 1/1

11:30-21:58

2 stops29h 28m

$1,354

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

수 28/1

06:15-14:15

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

월 2/2

07:10-15:59

2 stops27h 49m

$1,433

BurbankMelbourne

BUR - MEL

BURMEL

Burbank Bob Hope

목 29/1

07:00-05:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

수 11/2

16:05-21:09

1 stop24h 04m

$1,450

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

월 2/2

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

수 15/4

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,496

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

목 12/2

09:54-10:00

1 stop29h 06m

Melbourne

금 20/2

13:00-12:39

1 stop18h 39m

$1,498

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

수 4/3

11:57-10:00

1 stop27h 03m

Melbourne

수 18/3

12:00-14:49

1 stop20h 49m

$1,498

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

일 1/3

16:00-10:00

1 stop23h 00m

Melbourne

일 12/4

10:55-11:47

1 stop17h 52m

$1,498

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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 $987). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,229). 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 11 12월 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 11 12월 2025.

The most flights from USCA to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Melbourne Airport in about 25h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15m. California and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 13124 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?

    $524 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 $641 and $649, 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 American Airlines (64%), Alaska Airlines (64%) and Qantas Airways (64%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $862. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $1,026 on average, our data indicates $2,055 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 $987). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,229). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 11 12월 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,104Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,257Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,311Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,385Average$2,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,502Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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