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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne Airport from $695

LAX — MEL
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Melbourne

Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sat 28/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 26/10$1,262
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Sun 13/1213:55 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 26/10$1,264
Tue 1/1222:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Tue 12/116:40 -
1 stop33h 20m
Deal found 26/10$1,267
Mon 16/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Fri 4/1218:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 30/10$1,283
Mon 23/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Fri 18/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 26/10$1,284
Sat 28/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Fri 11/1213:55 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 26/10$1,287
Tue 1/1222:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Mon 7/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 27/10$1,294
Fri 27/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Fri 4/1218:30 -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 28/10$1,299
Mon 2/1115:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Wed 18/1113:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 26/10$1,301
Sun 22/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sat 5/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 25/10$1,310
Tue 8/1222:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Thu 14/106:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 28/10$1,311
Fri 13/1122:05 -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 20/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 28/10$1,398

Find flight deals from California to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,259

One-way from

$695

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,455

Good round-trip deal

$738 or less

Good one-way deal

$585 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/2-28/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 7/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 22/11

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$740
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 25/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$808

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

10:50-10:30

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$815

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$825

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$825

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 5/11

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$825

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 25/12

21:00-08:00

Nonstop16h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$825

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF Sacramento Intl - MEL Melbourne

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/11

05:00-09:30

2 stops33h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$838

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 23/11

13:05-10:35

2 stops50h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$847

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 26/12

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$894

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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 $1,335). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,084). 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?

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $1,300 and $1,630 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,259 on Fiji Airways (1 Feb–28 Feb).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and Air New Zealand 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 8h 03m. 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?

    $455 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 Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $572 and $671, 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 (92%), Air France (92%) and Delta (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $571. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne) can be booked for $1,179 on average, our data indicates $2,150 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 $1,335). Flying from California to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,084). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$497Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$672Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$781Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,337Average$1,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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