Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Salinas, California from $894

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 3/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in March or October, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday 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 26 April 2026.

Tue 2/613:25
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/608:56
SFO
-
MEL
3 stops34h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,376
Mon 17/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:31
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,384
Sat 6/613:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops23h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/606:00
SFO
-
MEL
3 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,397
Wed 7/1014:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 25/1023:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/4$1,428
Fri 8/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/519:26
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops23h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$1,429
Sat 9/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops23h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/515:26
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops27h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,437
Fri 7/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 15/806:00
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,450
Fri 16/1014:20
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/1122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,456
Wed 14/1014:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/1122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/4$1,507
Thu 28/514:05
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/608:25
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$1,514

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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,376

One-way from

$894

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,601
2/6-6/6
  • 2/6-6/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 58h 43m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
3/8
  • 3/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 32m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 13/10

01:25-17:55

2 stops34h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 5/11

21:10-09:25

1 stop41h 15m

$1,895

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

16:30-20:28

2 stops20h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

08:30-08:20

2 stops30h 50m

$2,134

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 29/6

18:45-07:30

1 stop19h 45m

$2,146

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 23/9

10:00-16:23

2 stops23h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

17:00-08:50

2 stops21h 50m

$2,170

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

10:25-07:30

1 stop28h 05m

$2,221

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

11:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 10/11

22:44-09:30

1 stop39h 46m

$2,230

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

12:00-20:25

2 stops25h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 16/6

19:42-08:35

2 stops43h 53m

$2,376

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

10:19-07:30

1 stop28h 11m

$2,444
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,444

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,447

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport 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 26 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.

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 26 April 2026.

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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport 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 26 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 Airport to Salinas?

    Airlines like Vietnam Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in about 14h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 20m. 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 $440. 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 (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 $4,268, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $773. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,384.

  • 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 26 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$937Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$937Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$961Average$1,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,009Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,207Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,303Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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