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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $685

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
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 11 July 2026.

Tue 28/723:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 31/713:30
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,210
Wed 2/1222:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 12/113:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,213
Tue 1/1222:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Tue 12/113:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,223
Tue 28/723:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/813:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,228
Tue 28/723:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/813:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,230
Wed 8/723:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 15/713:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,256
Mon 16/1122:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/1213:35
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,266
Mon 30/1122:35
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/113:45
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,274
Wed 22/723:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/813:25
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,306
Mon 10/821:50
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
Qantas Airways
Wed 26/809:45
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/7$1,323
Wed 22/723:55
LAX
-
MEL
1 stop29h 40m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/913:20
MEL
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,326
Mon 10/821:50
LAX
-
MEL
Nonstop15h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 23/811:30
MEL
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$1,329

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 11 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,210

One-way from

$685

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,707
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 45m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($210 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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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

23:05-07:50

Nonstop15h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

10:00-07:40

Nonstop14h 40m

$1,427

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

13:25-08:15

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 24/8

10:55-12:01

1 stop18h 06m

$1,437

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

17:37-08:15

1 stop21h 38m

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

09:30-06:45

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,440

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

18:51-08:15

1 stop20h 24m

Melbourne

Sun 16/8

10:55-12:01

1 stop18h 06m

$1,441

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/8

20:10-08:15

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

06:00-09:29

2 stops20h 29m

$1,456

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 3/8

20:10-08:15

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 10/8

07:15-18:05

2 stops27h 50m

$1,466

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

20:10-08:15

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

06:00-09:29

2 stops20h 29m

$1,469

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:55-14:08

1 stop20h 13m

$1,477

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

16:10-08:15

1 stop23h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

06:50-10:35

2 stops20h 45m

$1,497

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 30/7

14:36-06:45

1 stop23h 09m

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

09:45-10:51

1 stop18h 06m

$1,628

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Best time to book a flight from California to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $75). Flying from California to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,516). 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 11 July 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 11 July 2026.

The most flights from USCA to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

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 38 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 15h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,427. 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?

    $468 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 $610 and $634, respectively.

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

    While some choose either San Francisco - Melbourne or Los Angeles Los Angeles - Melbourne Avalon, Los Angeles 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 (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), Qantas Airways( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $2,416, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $710. The most popular route (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,136.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $75). Flying from California to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,516). 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 11 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$970Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,353Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,368Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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