Cheap flights from Melbourne to Salinas, California from $511

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in October or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 27 January 2026.

Tue 10/212:10
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 17/219:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$1,087
Mon 23/218:50
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 2/319:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop18h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,118
Sun 15/212:10
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/320:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop18h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/1$1,157
Wed 28/110:35
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 3/219:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,159
Wed 18/213:45
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/222:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,165
Thu 14/518:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 24/522:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/1$1,191
Wed 9/913:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 23/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,196
Sun 1/213:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/222:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,204
Thu 29/113:55
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/222:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,245
Fri 13/213:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/320:15
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,251
Fri 13/313:55
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/323:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,260
Wed 11/306:00
AVV
-
SFO
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/323:55
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,815

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 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,087

One-way from

$511

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,527
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Salinas that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

13:45-12:25

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,157

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,387

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

23:05-09:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,397

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 9/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 16/2

18:25-09:30

1 stop20h 05m

$1,397

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 10/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,404

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

10:10-17:38

2 stops26h 28m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

09:55-08:00

2 stops27h 05m

$1,425

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

19:45-09:30

1 stop18h 45m

$1,468

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 25/3

18:56-08:30

1 stop19h 34m

$1,480

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/3

06:00-09:38

2 stops21h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

23:55-23:15

1 stop29h 20m

$1,829

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 10/3

16:25-12:20

2 stops37h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

18:52-15:50

2 stops26h 58m

$1,899

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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 23 January 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 month to book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas (average of $845). Flying from Melbourne to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,159). 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 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 27 January 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 27 January 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).

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 27 January 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Salinas?

    For as low as $1,387, Fiji Airways can have you in Salinas from Melbourne in 14h 25m. 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 $454. Users have also found prices from $675 and $767 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(64%), United Airlines(64%) or SWISS(64%), 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 $4,077, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $841. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,007.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Salinas (average of $845). Flying from Melbourne to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,159). 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 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 27 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$864Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$982Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$993Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,035Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,177Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,259Average$1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,335Average$1,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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