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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Salinas, California from $619

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in August or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,236

One-way from

$619

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,807
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/8-17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($349 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 30 April 2025.

Fri 29/813:30MEL - SFO
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 17/922:35SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,236
Thu 14/810:00MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/823:25SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,333
Tue 14/1007:30MEL - SFO
1 stop31h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 18/1123:25SFO - MEL
1 stop36h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,452
Sat 4/1010:35MEL - SFO
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Wed 15/1022:50SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 45mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,513
Mon 13/1016:40MEL - SFO
1 stop35h 00mSingapore Airlines
Wed 19/1109:40SFO - MEL
1 stop37h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,557
Mon 13/1006:05MEL - SFO
2 stops22h 23mAir Canada
Wed 19/1118:05SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4$1,630
Mon 9/607:25MEL - SFO
1 stop20h 55mJapan Airlines
Thu 26/613:35SFO - MEL
1 stop23h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,666
Tue 16/911:55MEL - SFO
1 stop18h 27mQantas Airways
Mon 6/1014:55SFO - MEL
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,747
Wed 14/521:50MEL - SFO
1 stop39h 05mChina Airlines
Tue 14/1001:05SFO - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,760
Tue 29/710:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/823:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,797
Mon 4/810:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mLufthansa
Wed 20/823:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4$1,818
Mon 4/809:45MEL - SFO
2 stops26h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 13/812:15SFO - MEL
2 stops25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,941

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Melbourne

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Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

13:30-13:25

1 stop16h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

22:35-12:25

1 stop20h 50m

$1,236

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 14/8

10:15-13:45

2 stops20h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 28/8

23:00-12:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,333

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

07:30-20:50

1 stop31h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 18/11

23:25-07:20

1 stop36h 55m

$1,452

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 4/10

10:35-18:40

1 stop25h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

22:50-09:35

1 stop40h 45m

$1,513

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

16:40-09:40

1 stop35h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

09:40-18:10

1 stop37h 30m

$1,557

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 13/10

06:05-10:28

2 stops22h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

18:05-14:15

2 stops25h 10m

$1,630

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

07:25-11:20

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 26/6

13:35-05:45

1 stop23h 10m

$1,666

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 16/9

11:55-13:22

1 stop18h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 6/10

14:55-06:45

1 stop21h 50m

$1,747

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

21:50-19:55

1 stop39h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

01:05-11:40

1 stop40h 35m

$1,760

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 29/7

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,797

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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 25 April 2025.

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 83 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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 30 April 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Salinas flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from MEL 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).

Rainfall in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and China Airlines from Melbourne to Salinas. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $619. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippine Airlines and United Airlines, 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 (75%), United Airlines (75%) and SWISS (75%).

  • 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 $5,749, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,116. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,174.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Salinas (average of $876). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,375). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$962Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$980Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,047Average$2,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,083Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,087Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,156Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,182Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,197Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$1,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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