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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $531

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
7 Mar — 14 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 5 February 2026.

Thu 19/222:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 26/213:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,071
Sat 7/222:50
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/218:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,072
Wed 11/222:50
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 40m
Qantas Airways
Tue 24/218:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop31h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,073
Sat 21/223:50
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop37h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,075
Wed 21/1023:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 30/1013:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,076
Sun 8/223:45
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop22h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 21/212:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,079
Sat 7/223:45
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/212:00
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,081
Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 23/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,082
Sun 1/322:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/413:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,084
Wed 4/322:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/313:55
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,085
Fri 1/523:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/513:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/2$1,086
Fri 11/917:05
LAX
-
AVV
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/920:40
AVV
-
LAX
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,279

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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,071

One-way from

$531

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,286
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 40m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($39 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 5 February 2026.
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,249

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

$1,274

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

13:30-13:05

1 stop16h 35m

$1,277

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

23:55-13:25

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,286

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

23:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 6/4

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,293

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

21:05-08:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

10:10-06:00

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,297

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Sun 12/4

23:30-16:05

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 23/4

20:55-12:55

2 stops33h 00m

$1,323

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

23:30-14:10

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 16/5

16:40-13:05

2 stops37h 25m

$1,333

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

23:30-14:10

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/6

06:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

$1,338

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,340

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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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $941). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,172). 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 5 February 2026.

When flying from California to Melbourne, 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

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 5 February 2026.

The most flights from USCA to ME1 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).

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?

    A quick flight from California to Melbourne can take about 15h 55m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,421. California and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 12645 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 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 $611 and $619, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Melbourne or Los Angeles - Melbourne Avalon, Los Angeles - Melbourne is the most popular route from California to Melbourne.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from California, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (68%), Air France (68%), Delta( 68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $1,961, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $739. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $999.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $941). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,172). 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 5 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,047Average$1,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,197Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,251Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,433Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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