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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $749

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MEL
8 2月 — 15 2月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 9 1月 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,177

One-way from

$749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,606
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/4-12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • California to Melbourne
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12/4
  • 12/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 10m total
  • California to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 9 1月 2026.

週一 6/423:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
週日 12/413:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,177
週日 26/423:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
週二 5/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,179
週日 8/223:45LAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mQantas Airways
週一 16/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,180
週一 26/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
週二 24/206:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,192
週三 11/223:45LAX - MEL
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
週六 21/212:00MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,194
週一 8/623:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
週三 24/613:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,200
週二 27/122:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
週四 26/213:55MEL - LAX
1 stop36h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,206
週四 4/622:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
週二 23/608:35MEL - LAX
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,207
週三 10/622:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand
週日 28/612:10MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,209
週一 4/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
週三 20/513:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,210
週日 1/322:35LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
週四 5/313:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,212
週二 17/323:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
週四 9/413:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,222

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週三 4/3

22:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

Melbourne

週日 15/3

13:55-13:00

1 stop17h 05m

$1,330

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週日 3/5

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

週三 20/5

13:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

$1,331

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週二 5/5

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

週一 25/5

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,333

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週六 9/5

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

週二 26/5

13:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

$1,407

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週一 11/5

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

週五 29/5

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,407

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週六 9/5

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

週三 27/5

13:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

$1,407

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週一 4/5

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

週六 16/5

13:30-12:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,407

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

週六 21/2

10:50-05:00

1 stop23h 10m

Melbourne

週六 28/2

16:05-22:30

1 stop25h 25m

$1,443

BurbankMelbourne

BUR - MEL

BURMEL

Burbank Bob Hope

週六 21/2

07:00-05:00

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

週六 28/2

16:05-20:56

1 stop23h 51m

$1,455

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

週四 12/2

11:57-10:00

1 stop27h 03m

Melbourne

週五 20/2

11:30-10:24

1 stop17h 54m

$1,489

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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 $979). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 9 1月 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 9 1月 2026.

The most flights from USCA to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 50m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,330. 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?

    $515 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 United Airlines and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $635 and $644, 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 (62%), Air France (62%), Delta( 62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Melbourne?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Melbourne? While on average our users pay $2,047, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $798. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Melbourne), is priced around $1,021.

  • 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 $979). Flying from California to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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

Discover the top 5 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 9 1月 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,070Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,157Average$2,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,246Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,301Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,490Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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