Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Salinas, California from $670

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — SFO
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Salinas are usually found in March or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 24 May 2026.

Sun 26/713:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 31/723:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/5$1,295
Wed 21/1014:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 28/1023:05
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/5$1,297
Fri 18/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 2/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop29h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/5$1,322
Wed 10/613:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sat 20/622:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,325
Fri 29/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 26/823:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,332
Fri 24/713:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/723:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/5$1,333
Sat 19/913:20
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 7/1023:10
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,336
Wed 16/913:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/5$1,342
Fri 14/813:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/923:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,346
Fri 18/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 4/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/5$1,354
Sun 20/913:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 2/1023:25
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/5$1,392

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 24 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,295

One-way from

$670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,202
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/7-31/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,492

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

19:49-08:30

1 stop18h 41m

$1,492

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

22:50-08:30

1 stop39h 40m

$1,506

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 18/9

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,566

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

09:30-13:12

1 stop20h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,574

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

09:30-11:10

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 5/10

10:25-08:30

1 stop28h 05m

$1,581

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

21:35-07:30

1 stop40h 55m

$1,581

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

06:30-09:18

2 stops19h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,828

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

06:30-09:18

2 stops19h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 4/10

23:20-09:15

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,837

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

22:45-18:23

2 stops36h 38m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

11:30-17:50

2 stops36h 20m

$2,166

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Deals found on 21/5

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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 24 May 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

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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 24 May 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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

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 United Airlines fly from Melbourne Airport to Salinas in about 14h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 12645 km between Melbourne Airport and Salinas. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 $441. 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 $4,045, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $794. The most popular route (Melbourne - San Francisco), is priced around $1,295.

  • 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 24 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$939Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$940Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$947Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$960Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$964Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,019Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,142Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,190Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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