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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Salinas, California from $626

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in March or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Wed 20/513:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sat 11/722:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,032
Sun 10/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,039
Wed 27/513:25
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/608:56
SFO
-
MEL
3 stops34h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,358
Sun 1/1113:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/1122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,401
Fri 23/1014:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 28/1023:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,410
Wed 20/513:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Wed 27/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,418
Thu 23/414:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops32h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:15
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,428
Sun 20/1208:50
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,432
Wed 21/1014:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/1121:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,443
Fri 22/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 29/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,471
Sun 18/1014:20
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/1122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,493
Fri 14/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 2/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,507

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,032

One-way from

$626

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,577
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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4/9
  • 4/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

16:45-20:28

2 stops20h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

08:30-08:35

2 stops31h 05m

$1,574

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 22/5

14:55-20:25

2 stops22h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

08:25-22:50

2 stops21h 25m

$1,634

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

13:30-13:55

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 10/7

23:25-22:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,868

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 29/4

06:00-13:55

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

12:15-16:05

2 stops34h 50m

$2,010

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

08:00-20:25

2 stops29h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

08:25-23:35

2 stops22h 10m

$2,037

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/6

16:40-20:25

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

08:30-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

$2,059

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

13:30-07:58

2 stops35h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

08:30-14:35

2 stops37h 05m

$2,070

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 13/6

16:40-20:28

2 stops20h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 18/6

08:30-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

$2,111

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

14:30-07:31

2 stops34h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 28/6

19:42-23:35

2 stops34h 53m

$2,118

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 20/6

16:40-20:28

2 stops20h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

08:30-22:50

2 stops21h 20m

$2,139

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Salinas is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Salinas as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Salinas. 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 17 April 2026.

The most flights from ME1 to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Salinas?

    For as low as $1,868, Fiji Airways can have you in Salinas from Melbourne in 17h 25m. Melbourne and Salinas are separated by a distance of 12645 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Salinas one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $439. Users have also found prices from $651 and $834 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to Salinas consider choosing Virgin Australia(75%), United Airlines(75%) or SWISS(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Salinas? While on average our users pay $4,218, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $788. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,039.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Salinas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$817Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$934Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$958Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$998Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,135Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,215Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,288Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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