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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $653

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 14 November 2025.

Thu 4/1219:00LAS - MEL
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 18/1216:05MEL - LAS
1 stop22h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,315
Thu 4/1211:55LAS - MEL
2 stops27h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LAS
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11$1,350
Tue 11/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Mon 15/1213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,430
Thu 4/1223:45LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1206:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/11$1,439
Tue 25/1121:30LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 1/1221:40MEL - LAX
1 stop40h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,445
Thu 13/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 25/1113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/11$1,451
Tue 18/1122:45LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 25/1113:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,465
Sat 29/1119:05LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1210:35MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$1,471
Sat 29/1119:05LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1209:05MEL - LAX
2 stops21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$1,476
Tue 9/1223:45LAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 16/1212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/11$1,477
Mon 8/1219:05LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 16/108:35MEL - LAX
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$1,480
Wed 26/1119:50SFO - MEL
1 stop24h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/308:35MEL - SFO
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/11$1,541

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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,280

One-way from

$653

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,706
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 27m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($388 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/12

19:00-09:30

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

16:05-18:48

1 stop21h 43m

$1,315

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 4/12

11:55-10:00

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

11:30-17:47

1 stop25h 17m

$1,350

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/3

19:42-10:00

1 stop19h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

10:30-19:04

2 stops26h 34m

$1,370

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 6/3

13:45-08:00

1 stop23h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

09:10-16:55

1 stop25h 45m

$1,373

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 18/2

18:41-09:30

1 stop19h 49m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

06:00-00:04

2 stops37h 04m

$1,477

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - AVV

LASAVV

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 18/2

16:45-15:50

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 24/2

06:00-00:04

2 stops37h 04m

$1,503

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Tue 31/3

18:10-12:35

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

06:00-12:04

2 stops23h 04m

$1,564

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

23:00-23:15

1 stop29h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 26/2

20:55-12:30

1 stop34h 35m

$1,578

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

13:38-10:00

1 stop25h 22m

Melbourne

Fri 10/4

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,643

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 30/1

16:15-10:00

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,648

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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 $1,001). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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 14 November 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.

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 14 November 2025.

The most flights from USCA to ME1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 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?

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 19h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,315. California and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 13124 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?

    $674 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 United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $697 and $1,051, 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 (83%), Alaska Airlines (83%), Qantas Airways( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $1,388, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $632. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,080.

  • 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 $1,001). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,239). 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 14 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,147Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,275Average$2,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,330Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,444Average$2,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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