Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Salinas, California from $618

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
3 May — 10 May1
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 3 April 2026.

Fri 8/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 27/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,033
Sun 3/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 21/623:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,034
Fri 17/413:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 24/422:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,036
Fri 8/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,039
Wed 20/513:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 31/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,043
Fri 19/613:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 28/623:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,044
Wed 9/913:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 23/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,255
Sat 14/1107:10
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 27/1118:25
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3$1,282
Wed 9/906:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops29h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/919:35
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,287
Thu 21/506:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 3/619:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops22h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,303
Fri 8/506:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops28h 36m
Air Canada
Fri 15/519:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,311

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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,033

One-way from

$618

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,796
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
1/8
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

16:45-20:25

2 stops20h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

19:55-13:20

2 stops48h 25m

$1,684

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

10:00-13:31

1 stop20h 31m

San Francisco

Fri 10/7

20:12-07:50

1 stop18h 38m

$2,135

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 26/7

10:00-10:49

1 stop17h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 30/7

09:53-07:50

2 stops52h 57m

$2,135

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,154

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

19:40-07:30

1 stop18h 50m

$2,222
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,372

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

06:35-15:12

3 stops25h 37m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

19:25-17:25

3 stops29h 00m

$2,415
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

06:00-07:58

2 stops42h 58m

$1,018

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

06:30-21:10

1 stop31h 40m

$1,082

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

23:55-13:40

2 stops30h 45m

$1,174

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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 Airport to Salinas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 2 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 76 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 Salinas?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas (average of $883). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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 3 April 2026.

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

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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 3 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne Airport to Salinas. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in about 14h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 16m. There are 12645 km between Melbourne Airport and Salinas. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $457. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Salinas for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Salinas are Virgin Australia (79%), United Airlines (79%) and SWISS (79%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas? While on average our users pay $4,140, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $741. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,034.

  • 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 Airport to Salinas?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas (average of $883). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$851Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$972Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$972Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$997Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,030Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,181Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,257Average$1,982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,340Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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