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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Salinas, California from $734

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in May or March, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday 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 15 June 2026.

Fri 18/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/919:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,209
Wed 22/713:25
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/716:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,211
Tue 21/713:25
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/708:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,212
Tue 25/813:55
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops23h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/908:20
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,217
Wed 21/1020:45
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops44h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1119:56
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops40h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,249
Sun 21/610:55
MEL
-
SFO
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 21/622:37
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop39h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,252
Fri 31/713:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1019:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,253
Fri 2/1013:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1019:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,268
Mon 3/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 16/809:33
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops33h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,285
Tue 25/816:45
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/908:20
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,306
Mon 2/1121:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1107:20
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,307
Sun 1/1117:45
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1107:20
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$1,313

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 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,209

One-way from

$734

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,690
18/9-30/9
  • 18/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 18m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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7/8
  • 7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

16:45-20:23

2 stops20h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

08:20-07:35

2 stops30h 15m

$1,306

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

06:15-20:23

2 stops31h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

08:20-09:30

2 stops32h 10m

$1,357

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 25/8

16:40-17:45

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:37-14:10

2 stops27h 33m

$1,703

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/8

20:55-17:45

1 stop37h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

22:30-16:05

1 stop24h 35m

$1,717
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 25/8

16:40-17:45

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

22:30-09:45

1 stop18h 15m

$1,757

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 23/8

14:55-17:45

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

17:37-14:10

2 stops27h 33m

$1,771

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:25-18:00

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

21:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,865

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

13:25-13:40

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

22:35-13:05

1 stop20h 30m

$1,866

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

09:00-21:10

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

00:30-07:20

1 stop35h 50m

$1,872

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 17/8

20:55-10:20

2 stops30h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

19:30-14:20

2 stops25h 50m

$1,884

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

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 15 June 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 15 June 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 15 June 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
244 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

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
244 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

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
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

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
462 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

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
1,046 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

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
9,831 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

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 $1,866, Vietnam Airlines can have you in Salinas from Melbourne in 17h 15m. Melbourne and Salinas are separated by a distance of 12645 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $446. Users have also found prices from $663 and $856 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, 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(77%), United Airlines(77%) or SWISS(77%), 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 $3,995, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $724. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,209.

  • 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.

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

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

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

    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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Salinas. 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 15 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$829Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$964Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$975Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,023Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,121Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,201Average$2,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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