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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $688

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 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Tue 1/1222:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Tue 16/213:45 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 10/8$1,230
Tue 20/1021:10 -
1 stop19h 45m
Sun 8/1110:20 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 11/8$1,234
Sun 25/1021:00 -
1 stop17h 55m
Wed 11/1112:10 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/8$1,237
Sun 25/1021:00 -
1 stop17h 55m
Tue 17/1112:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 10/8$1,248
Sun 25/1021:00 -
1 stop17h 55m
Tue 10/1112:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,250
Mon 30/1119:10 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 7/1212:10 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 11/8$1,254
Mon 19/1023:55 -
1 stop19h 30m
Thu 12/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 8/8$1,258
Sat 24/1023:55 -
1 stop18h 25m
Thu 12/1113:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,260
Wed 28/1020:10 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 7/1115:00 -
1 stop39h 25m
Deal found 10/8$1,263
Wed 16/922:10 -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 21/1009:10 -
2 stops21h 10m
Deal found 12/8$1,271
Wed 11/1120:00 -
1 stop17h 55m
Tue 1/1219:10 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 10/8$1,277
Wed 14/1007:00 -
2 stops21h 50m
Wed 28/1008:10 -
2 stops22h 50m
Deal found 9/8$1,325

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,207

One-way from

$688

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,370
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  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • California to Melbourne
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  • 19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 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 13 August 2026.
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 29/1

22:35-12:20

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 7/2

13:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,314

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

10:55-08:15

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 28/9

10:55-17:49

1 stop23h 54m

$1,434

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/9

13:25-08:15

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

10:00-06:10

1 stop37h 10m

$1,439

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 13/10

20:21-09:15

1 stop18h 54m

Melbourne

Tue 27/10

08:30-11:51

2 stops21h 21m

$1,454

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 26/9

22:35-08:15

1 stop40h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

06:00-19:18

2 stops30h 18m

$1,456

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/2

20:05-13:15

2 stops22h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 17/2

08:40-10:31

2 stops20h 51m

$1,473
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 19/10

22:40-08:30

Nonstop15h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

11:30-06:55

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,483

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 26/10

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

11:30-06:55

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,483

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 27/10

19:45-09:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

11:30-06:55

Nonstop14h 25m

$1,490

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF Sacramento Intl - MEL Melbourne

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/11

15:55-08:55

2 stops22h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

19:10-20:36

2 stops44h 26m

$1,492

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $1,326). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). 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 13 August 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.

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 $1,260 and $1,452 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,207 on Air New Zealand (1 Feb–24 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 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 18h 45m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,314. 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?

    $461 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 $600 and $624, 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: 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 $2,559, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $686. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,142.

  • 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 $1,326). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Melbourne

Discover the top 6 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 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,234Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,332Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,346Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,404Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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