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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Salinas, California from $514

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
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

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Melbourne to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,163

One-way from

$514

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,711
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/2-17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
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High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 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 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 13 January 2026.

Tue 28/408:35
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/522:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,154
Wed 21/112:10
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 29/119:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$1,163
Thu 14/518:55
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop35h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/522:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$1,164
Wed 18/313:45
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/323:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,167
Wed 25/310:35
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop19h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 6/422:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/1$1,175
Mon 27/718:10
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops35h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 5/822:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop22h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,284
Sun 1/209:05
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sun 15/219:50
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,318
Thu 5/207:10
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/218:52
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,328
Sun 1/206:00
AVV
-
SFO
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/210:15
SFO
-
AVV
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$2,360
Tue 31/306:00
AVV
-
SFO
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/422:30
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,379
Sun 18/1006:00
AVV
-
SFO
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1120:15
SFO
-
AVV
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$2,457
Tue 13/120:55
AVV
-
SFO
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/118:50
SFO
-
AVV
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$3,814

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

$1,170

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,407

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,410

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

10:30-20:10

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

22:45-07:30

1 stop39h 45m

$1,416

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

13:25-09:30

1 stop25h 05m

$1,482

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 26/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

16:00-09:30

1 stop22h 30m

$1,482

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 11/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

23:05-10:00

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,482

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:00-08:25

Nonstop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

16:19-09:30

1 stop22h 11m

$1,482

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

07:10-12:20

2 stops23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

11:20-12:35

2 stops31h 15m

$1,500

MelbourneSan Francisco

AVV - SFO

AVVSFO

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 31/3

06:00-13:00

2 stops49h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

22:30-09:45

1 stop18h 15m

$2,379

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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 9 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 $872). Flying from Melbourne to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 13 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 13 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).

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 13 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,150 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

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 $1,407, 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 $458. Users have also found prices from $697 and $791 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(65%), United Airlines(65%) or SWISS(65%), 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 $4,231, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $860. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,027.

  • 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.

  • 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 $872). Flying from Melbourne to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$876Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,013Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,022Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,025Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,062Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,214Average$1,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,301Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,377Average$1,622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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