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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Riverside from $539

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Riverside are usually found in February or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,172

One-way from

$539

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,307
10/6-21/6
  • 10/6-21/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Riverside
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Riverside
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Riverside

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Mon 18/813:30MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 2/923:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,185
Wed 7/519:45MEL - LAX
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/523:55LAX - MEL
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,277
Sun 15/609:45MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/721:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,355
Sat 1/1121:30MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 00mSichuan Airlines
Tue 18/1121:30LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,383
Wed 8/1009:00MEL - LAX
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 22/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,404
Sun 4/520:00MEL - LAX
1 stop41h 10mAir China
Thu 8/523:25LAX - MEL
1 stop46h 10mAir China
Deal found 30/4$1,450
Mon 7/718:55MEL - LAX
1 stop35h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/822:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$1,544
Fri 31/1000:35MEL - LAX
1 stop38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1119:50LAX - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,550
Wed 20/809:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/913:35LAX - MEL
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,601
Thu 4/906:00MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 28mAir Canada
Tue 16/914:30LAX - MEL
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4$1,633
Wed 22/1011:55MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1120:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,757
Wed 14/520:30MEL - LAX
2 stops44h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 25/517:55LAX - MEL
2 stops46h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,787

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Fly from

Melbourne

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Riverside

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/6

10:10-21:20

2 stops42h 10m

$1,172

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

14:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

23:45-12:45

1 stop19h 00m

$1,193

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 2/6

09:45-07:00

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/6

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,357

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

09:00-20:45

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

23:55-06:00

1 stop36h 05m

$1,404

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

00:35-19:05

1 stop36h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

20:40-21:35

1 stop30h 55m

$1,552

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

18:55-13:20

1 stop35h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 27/7

22:10-17:45

1 stop26h 35m

$1,577

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

06:00-13:28

2 stops24h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/9

14:30-13:20

2 stops29h 50m

$1,633

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

20:00-20:10

1 stop41h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/7

23:25-14:35

1 stop46h 10m

$1,691

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

13:40-12:55

1 stop16h 15m

$539

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 20/5

12:55-22:01

2 stops26h 06m

$631

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Riverside

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside (average of $780). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riverside in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,305). 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 MEL to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Riverside, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Riverside flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Riverside by month

Plan your trip to Riverside by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Riverside by month

Plan your trip to Riverside by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riverside. Reviews last updated 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, China Airlines and Fiji Airways from Melbourne to Riverside. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Riverside. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Riverside one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $539. Users have also found prices from $716 and $749 on Sichuan Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Riverside?

    Consider American Airlines (66%), Alaska Airlines (66%) or WestJet (66%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Riverside.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Riverside?

    On average you can expect to pay $4,518 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside. The cheapest flight overall is $671 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,082.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Riverside?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Riverside.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Riverside?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Riverside 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 Melbourne Airport to Riverside?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Riverside (average of $780). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Riverside in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,305). 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 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Riverside

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Riverside. 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 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$938Average$2,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$938Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,005Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,116Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,117Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,137Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,243Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,263Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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XiamenAirCheapest$1,272Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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