Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Salinas, California from $721

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in May or March, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 July 2026.

Sat 31/1012:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1107:20
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,358
Fri 17/717:25
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/808:20
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,360
Thu 1/1006:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops23h 11m
Air Canada
Sun 18/1016:35
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops26h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/7$1,368
Sun 1/1113:55
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1122:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,372
Sun 23/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/811:00
SFO
-
MEL
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,384
Mon 12/1006:15
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 2/1118:53
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops24h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/6$1,388
Fri 17/717:25
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops20h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/708:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,392
Fri 17/707:45
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops29h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/819:50
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,410
Fri 24/715:00
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/808:30
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,415
Fri 31/713:30
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops21h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/810:06
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops33h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,418
Mon 27/708:35
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/822:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop30h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/6$1,430
Mon 12/1006:15
MEL
-
SFO
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1117:35
SFO
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$1,436

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,358

One-way from

$721

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,554
31/10-18/11
  • 31/10-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 9/8

16:00-07:31

2 stops32h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

19:42-11:10

2 stops46h 28m

$1,481

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

08:30-13:40

2 stops22h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

23:25-12:25

1 stop20h 00m

$1,563

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

13:30-17:47

2 stops21h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

23:25-12:00

1 stop19h 35m

$1,625

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 11/7

16:00-20:28

2 stops21h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 25/7

08:30-23:35

2 stops22h 05m

$1,835
Fastest return journey

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sat 18/7

13:30-13:55

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

23:25-12:00

1 stop19h 35m

$1,942

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 19/7

09:00-06:50

1 stop38h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

22:37-07:30

1 stop39h 53m

$1,960

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 31/8

07:30-07:30

1 stop31h 00m

$1,975

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 4/8

10:55-08:05

Nonstop14h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 10/12

08:45-09:30

1 stop29h 45m

$1,977

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 24/7

07:15-06:50

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

08:50-07:30

1 stop29h 40m

$2,010

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

09:30-23:02

1 stop30h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$2,020

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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 3 July 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 3 July 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).

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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 July 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 Fiji Airways fly from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 12645 km between Melbourne Airport and Salinas.

  • 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 $455. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, 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 (74%), United Airlines (74%) and SWISS (74%).

  • 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 $4,557, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $734. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,090.

  • 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to Salinas

Discover the top 9 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$977Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$984Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$987Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,028Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,179Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,218Average$2,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,443Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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