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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne

LAX — MEL
30 Aug — 6 Sep1
1 adult

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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,319

One-way from

$627

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,484
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/2-9/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • California to Melbourne
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($526 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 25 August 2025.

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.

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  • How long is the flight from California to Melbourne?

    A quick flight from California to Melbourne can take about 19h. Philippine Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,569. 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?

    $677 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and United Airlines, with prices starting from $816 and $967, 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 $3,241, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $664. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,219.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from California to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 25 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,130Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,286Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$1,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,467Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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