Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $559

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 23 October 2025.

Mon 8/1209:25LAX - MEL
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$1,408
Mon 1/1220:10LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1210:35MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/10$1,423
Tue 25/1122:45LAX - MEL
2 stops59h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/314:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,443
Tue 18/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 25/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/10$1,446
Tue 28/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Mon 3/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/10$1,449
Tue 28/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 6/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/10$1,452
Sat 6/1220:10LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/1218:50MEL - LAX
1 stop34h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/10$1,454
Mon 1/1220:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1218:55MEL - LAX
1 stop34h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/10$1,457
Sun 23/1120:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/208:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/10$1,461
Tue 28/1023:55LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1106:00MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$1,463
Fri 7/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 16/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/10$1,475
Mon 24/1119:05LAX - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/208:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/10$1,477

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 23 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,406

One-way from

$559

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,529
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/2-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • California to Melbourne
8/12
  • 8/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 00m total
  • California to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($484 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 23 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

21:25-23:15

1 stop30h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 21/2

08:10-12:30

1 stop23h 20m

$1,540

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Thu 20/11

22:45-23:15

1 stop29h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/11

06:00-06:05

1 stop19h 05m

$1,557

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - AVV

SFOAVV

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

13:20-15:50

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 15/2

06:00-12:20

2 stops25h 20m

$1,609

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Fri 5/12

11:13-05:00

1 stop22h 47m

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

16:05-20:36

1 stop23h 31m

$1,648

BurbankMelbourne

BUR - MEL

BURMEL

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 6/12

09:29-09:30

2 stops29h 01m

Melbourne

Sat 13/12

12:00-20:24

2 stops27h 24m

$1,655

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,659

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 4/12

13:33-10:00

1 stop25h 27m

Melbourne

Thu 25/12

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,669

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

16:15-10:00

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,669

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Thu 4/12

20:40-09:30

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

13:00-17:35

2 stops23h 35m

$1,672

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 9/4

10:55-21:27

1 stop27h 32m

$1,677

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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 $1,010). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,250). 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 23 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Melbourne 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from California to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from California to Melbourne can take about 15h 55m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,659. California and Melbourne 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 one-way?

    $867 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $870 and $882, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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: American Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $1,455, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $644. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,349.

  • 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 $1,010). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,250). 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

Discover the top 4 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 23 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,158Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,287Average$2,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,457Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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