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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $523

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:25
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:05
MEL
-
LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
$1,029Fiji Airways
Mon, 13 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:05
MEL
-
LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
$1,034Fiji Airways
Sat, 2 May - Wed, 13 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:43 - 09:30
SFO
-
MEL
25h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 13:25
MEL
-
SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,205Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 11:25
LAS
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MEL
24h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:58
MEL
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LAS
27h 58m
2 stops
$1,212Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Air Canada Logo
06:15 - 12:35
LAS
-
MEL
36h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:58
MEL
-
LAS
27h 58m
2 stops
$1,222Air Canada
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 12 May
Air Canada Logo
06:15 - 12:35
LAS
-
MEL
36h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 23:48
MEL
-
LAS
34h 48m
2 stops
$1,225Air Canada
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 12 May
American Airlines Logo
11:39 - 09:30
LAS
-
MEL
27h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 14:39
MEL
-
LAS
20h 39m
1 stop
$1,242American Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
United Airlines Logo
18:26 - 08:15
SAN
-
MEL
20h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:54
MEL
-
SAN
17h 59m
1 stop
$1,342United Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
United Airlines Logo
18:05 - 08:15
SAN
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MEL
21h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 15:39
MEL
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SAN
21h 44m
1 stop
$1,349United Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Mon, 11 May
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 05:00
SAN
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MEL
25h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 20:37
MEL
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SAN
23h 32m
1 stop
$1,377American Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

Qantas Airways flights from California to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
19 Feb
LAX22:50Los Angeles
15h 40m
MEL09:30Melbourne
25 Feb
MEL06:45Melbourne
19h 15m
1 stop
LAX07:00Los Angeles
$1,078
Qantas Airways
19 Feb
LAX22:50Los Angeles
15h 40m
MEL09:30Melbourne
24 Feb
MEL18:30Melbourne
31h 30m
1 stop
LAX07:00Los Angeles
$1,105
Qantas Airways
30 Apr
LAX21:50Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL06:45Melbourne
9 May
MEL13:30Melbourne
44h 00m
2 stops
LAX16:30Los Angeles
$1,116

United Airlines flights from California to Melbourne

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Melbourne flight tickets
United Airlines
24 Feb
LAS19:42Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
19h 18m
1 stop
MEL10:00Melbourne
15 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
26h 55m
1 stop
LAS20:55Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,274
United Airlines
23 Feb
LAS13:42Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
25h 18m
1 stop
MEL10:00Melbourne
15 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
26h 55m
1 stop
LAS20:55Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,276
United Airlines
23 Feb
LAS15:43Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
22h 47m
2 stops
MEL09:30Melbourne
16 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
27h 01m
2 stops
LAS21:01Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,280

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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 14 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

23:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

13:30-13:05

1 stop16h 35m

$1,029

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,034

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

13:43-09:30

1 stop25h 47m

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

13:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,205

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 21/5

18:00-11:25

2 stops24h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

06:00-16:58

2 stops27h 58m

$1,212

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/3

06:15-12:35

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

06:00-16:58

2 stops27h 58m

$1,222

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 10/3

06:15-12:35

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

06:00-23:48

2 stops34h 48m

$1,225

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 15/3

11:39-09:30

1 stop27h 51m

Melbourne

Fri 20/3

12:00-14:39

1 stop20h 39m

$1,242

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 6/5

18:26-08:15

1 stop20h 49m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-11:54

1 stop17h 59m

$1,342

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 6/5

18:05-08:15

2 stops21h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

10:55-15:39

1 stop21h 44m

$1,349

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 25/2

09:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 28/2

16:05-20:37

1 stop23h 32m

$1,377

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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, February 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 $1,243. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,346.

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 $1,462. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Saturday is $1,782.

What is the cheapest California to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,442 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 $1,283 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Melbourne flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Cheap California to Melbourne flight deals and tips

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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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  • 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 $915Free cancellationRating
8.0
225 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,031Free cancellationRating
7.5
989 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,178Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,296 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,231Free cancellationRating
8.0
582 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,344Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,296 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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