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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $642

LAX — MEL
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Melbourne

Tue 8/1222:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 25/113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/11$1,256
Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 7/1213:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 5/11$1,269
Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 50m
Thu 25/213:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 7/11$1,317
Wed 11/1111:10 -
1 stop25h 20m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,318
Sun 22/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sat 12/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,321
Sun 22/1122:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sat 5/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,350
Tue 1/1222:50 -
Nonstop15h 40m
Sat 12/1206:45 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 10/11$1,353
Sat 7/1122:05 -
1 stop38h 25m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,358
Mon 7/1220:00 -
1 stop17h 55m
Wed 13/112:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 8/11$1,363
Fri 13/1115:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Fri 20/1113:55 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 5/11$1,371
Fri 13/1115:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Sat 21/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 6/11$1,372
Sat 5/1221:50 -
1 stop19h 30m
Sat 12/1213:35 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 5/11$1,430

Find flight deals from California to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$1,255

One-way from

$642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,458
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/2-14/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 15/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 50m 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. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$789

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 26/1

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$789

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

$789

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 30/11

13:05-10:30

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$796

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 28/12

09:42-00:15

2 stops43h 33m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$821

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

15:05-13:15

2 stops27h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$821

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO San Francisco - MEL Melbourne

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 23/2

15:20-09:30

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$834

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 27/11

16:32-10:30

1 stop22h 58m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$877

San JoseMelbourne

SJC San Jose - MEL Melbourne

SJCMEL

San Jose

Mon 30/11

08:45-09:30

2 stops29h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$892

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN San Diego - MEL Melbourne

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 16/11

13:31-09:30

2 stops24h 59m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$892

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,344). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,128). 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, 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

The most flights from USCA to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,285 and $1,653 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,255 on Fiji Airways (8 Feb–14 Feb).

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

The price you pay for your flight from California to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from California to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from California to Melbourne can take about 15h 55m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,549. 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?

    $465 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 $584 and $687, 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 (96%), Air France (93%), Delta( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $2,283, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $583. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,168.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,344). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,128). 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$507Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$686Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$724Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,374Average$1,942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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