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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $509

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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 12 March 2026.

Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 22/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$993
Mon 2/1122:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Mon 16/1113:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$995
Sat 1/823:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 29/813:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$996
Wed 8/423:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 15/413:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$999
Thu 7/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Tue 19/513:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,000
Mon 7/923:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Mon 14/913:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,002
Tue 13/1023:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 28/1013:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,003
Fri 20/323:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Fri 10/413:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$1,005
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 30/913:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,006
Mon 27/423:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,010
Tue 31/323:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/413:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,012
Tue 17/323:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 21/413:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,013

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$993

One-way from

$509

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,329

Good round-trip deal

$1,324 or less

Good one-way deal

$677 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • California to Melbourne
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 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 12 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 20/4

18:22-10:55

2 stops23h 33m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

18:55-17:12

2 stops39h 17m

$1,418

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 27/5

16:12-13:45

2 stops28h 33m

Melbourne

Tue 2/6

18:55-20:55

2 stops43h 00m

$1,537
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,559

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 24/4

07:00-19:50

2 stops43h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

17:05-20:39

2 stops20h 34m

$1,565

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

07:00-23:35

2 stops23h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

13:30-21:40

2 stops25h 10m

$1,565

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Wed 2/9

08:15-14:15

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

16:00-20:15

2 stops21h 15m

$1,565

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Sat 5/9

08:15-23:35

2 stops22h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

17:25-20:15

2 stops19h 50m

$1,565

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Fri 4/9

08:15-19:50

2 stops42h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

17:25-20:15

2 stops19h 50m

$1,565

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Thu 3/9

08:15-14:15

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 12/9

15:00-20:15

2 stops22h 15m

$1,565

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Fri 22/5

16:09-07:30

2 stops22h 21m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-10:08

1 stop17h 38m

$1,635

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $924). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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 12 March 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 12 March 2026.

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 Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Melbourne Airport in about 15h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 50m. 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?

    $493 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 Virgin Australia and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $592 and $616, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Melbourne Airport is Los Angeles 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 (56%), Air France (56%) and Delta (56%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $671. While the most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $991 on average, our data indicates $1,781 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne Airport (average of $924). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$905Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,020Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,218Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,329Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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