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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $688

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
-
MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:05
MEL
-
LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
$1,228Fiji Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
-
MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:05
MEL
-
LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
$1,229Fiji Airways
Fri, 14 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:30 - 05:00
SFO
-
MEL
35h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 13:40
MEL
-
SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
$1,442Multiple Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep
American Airlines Logo
12:20 - 05:00
SAN
-
MEL
23h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 17:54
MEL
-
SAN
21h 19m
1 stop
$1,498American Airlines
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 22:50
LAX
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AVV
29h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 13:05
AVV
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LAX
33h 10m
2 stops
$1,499Multiple Airlines
Mon, 6 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul
American Airlines Logo
10:06 - 06:45
SMF
-
MEL
27h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:51
MEL
-
SMF
26h 06m
1 stop
$1,514American Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Fri, 10 Jul
United Airlines Logo
18:27 - 08:15
SAN
-
MEL
20h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:51
MEL
-
SAN
17h 56m
1 stop
$1,528United Airlines
Sat, 13 Jun - Fri, 17 Jul
United Airlines Logo
10:13 - 07:30
SMF
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MEL
28h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 13:07
MEL
-
SMF
19h 12m
1 stop
$1,530United Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug
Delta Logo
19:56 - 07:50
SAN
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MEL
18h 54m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 15:08
MEL
-
SAN
22h 08m
1 stop
$1,540Delta
Mon, 15 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul
Delta Logo
15:00 - 07:50
SAN
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MEL
23h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 15:56
MEL
-
SAN
22h 56m
2 stops
$1,547Delta
Mon, 10 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

American Airlines flights from California to Melbourne

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Melbourne flight tickets
American Airlines
26 June
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL06:45Melbourne
28 July
MEL09:45Melbourne
14h 20m
LAX07:05Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,436
American Airlines
21 May
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL06:45Melbourne
28 May
MEL09:45Melbourne
14h 20m
LAX07:05Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,450
American Airlines
20 June
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL06:45Melbourne
6 July
MEL09:45Melbourne
14h 20m
LAX07:05Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,451

Air New Zealand flights from California to Melbourne

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Melbourne flight tickets
Air New Zealand
12 Aug
LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL07:30Melbourne
23 Sept
MEL09:30Melbourne
14h 10m
LAX06:40Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,437
Air New Zealand
3 Aug
SMF18:47Sacramento Intl
19h 43m
1 stop
MEL07:30Melbourne
26 Aug
MEL09:30Melbourne
22h 31m
1 stop
SMF15:01Sacramento Intl
$1,528
Air New Zealand
3 Aug
SMF18:47Sacramento Intl
19h 43m
1 stop
MEL07:30Melbourne
26 Aug
MEL09:30Melbourne
20h 37m
2 stops
SMF13:07Sacramento Intl
$1,534

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Return

Price

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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,228

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,229

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

00:30-05:00

1 stop35h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

13:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

$1,442

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 20/6

12:20-05:00

1 stop23h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

13:35-17:54

1 stop21h 19m

$1,498

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/7

23:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 20/7

20:55-13:05

2 stops33h 10m

$1,499

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF - MEL

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Sat 13/6

10:06-06:45

1 stop27h 39m

Melbourne

Fri 10/7

09:45-18:51

1 stop26h 06m

$1,514

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Sat 13/6

18:27-08:15

1 stop20h 48m

Melbourne

Fri 17/7

10:55-11:51

1 stop17h 56m

$1,528

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF - MEL

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Mon 27/7

10:13-07:30

1 stop28h 17m

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

10:55-13:07

1 stop19h 12m

$1,530

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 15/6

19:56-07:50

1 stop18h 54m

Melbourne

Sun 12/7

10:00-15:08

1 stop22h 08m

$1,540

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Mon 10/8

15:00-07:50

1 stop23h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

10:00-15:56

2 stops22h 56m

$1,547

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from California to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $106. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $213.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,449. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Friday is $1,793.

What is the cheapest California to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Melbourne?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,423 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from California for as low as $1,182 on momondo.

Cheap California to Melbourne flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Melbourne

Fastest flight time

15h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Melbourne

4 airports
The fastest flight from California to Melbourne takes 15h 40m
Direct flights go from California to Melbourne every day.
There are 4 airports in Melbourne. From California there are direct flights to Melbourne (MEL).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Melbourne

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Melbourne?

    Prices for flights from California to Melbourne are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Melbourne?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from California to Melbourne

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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $906Free cancellationRating
8.1
241 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,020Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,037 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,219Free cancellationRating
8.0
645 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,306Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,730 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,330Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,654 reviews
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Can I find flights from California to Melbourne with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Melbourne from California on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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