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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $520

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Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:45
LAX
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MEL
19h 10m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:00
MEL
-
LAX
17h 05m
1 stop
$1,023Fiji Airways
Mon, 2 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
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
$1,029Fiji 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
$1,199Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:30
LAS
-
MEL
31h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 14:35
MEL
-
LAS
42h 40m
2 stops
$1,203Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
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
$1,216Air Canada
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 12 May
Air Canada Logo
06:15 - 14:15
LAS
-
MEL
37h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 22:27
MEL
-
LAS
33h 17m
2 stops
$1,220Air Canada
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 05:00
LAS
-
MEL
25h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 21:00
MEL
-
LAS
27h 00m
1 stop
$1,224American Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
American Airlines Logo
09:00 - 05:00
SAN
-
MEL
25h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 20:37
MEL
-
SAN
23h 32m
1 stop
$1,370American Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 08:30
SAN
-
MEL
22h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 14:49
MEL
-
SAN
22h 19m
2 stops
$1,397United Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 10:00
SAN
-
MEL
20h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 15:00
MEL
-
SAN
22h 30m
2 stops
$1,398United Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar

Air New Zealand flights from California to Melbourne Airport

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Air New Zealand
18 May
SFO22:05San Francisco
19h 50m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
31 May
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,366
Air New Zealand
24 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
MEL10:55Melbourne
6 May
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,386
Air New Zealand
24 Mar
SFO20:50San Francisco
18h 35m
1 stop
MEL09:25Melbourne
6 May
MEL08:35Melbourne
21h 20m
1 stop
SFO12:55San Francisco
$1,387

American Airlines flights from California to Melbourne Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on California to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
18 Feb
LAS09:45Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
MEL05:00Melbourne
15 Mar
MEL12:00Melbourne
27h 00m
1 stop
LAS21:00Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,224
American Airlines
22 Feb
LAS11:29Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
27h 01m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
26 Feb
MEL12:00Melbourne
21h 39m
1 stop
LAS14:39Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,235
American Airlines
22 Feb
LAS11:29Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
27h 01m
1 stop
MEL09:30Melbourne
26 Feb
MEL12:00Melbourne
21h 51m
2 stops
LAS14:51Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$1,242

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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Melbourne Airport 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 12 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

13:55-13:00

1 stop17h 05m

$1,023

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

$1,029

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

$1,199

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 23/2

07:00-09:30

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

13:55-14:35

2 stops42h 40m

$1,203

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

$1,216

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 22/2

06:15-14:15

2 stops37h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

07:10-22:27

2 stops33h 17m

$1,220

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 23/2

09:00-05:00

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 13/3

12:00-21:00

1 stop27h 00m

$1,224

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

$1,370

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 11/3

16:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

10:30-14:49

2 stops22h 19m

$1,397

San DiegoMelbourne

SAN - MEL

SANMEL

San Diego

Wed 25/2

18:10-10:00

2 stops20h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

11:30-15:00

2 stops22h 30m

$1,398

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Melbourne Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The month of May is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,339.

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

The cheapest day to depart from California to Melbourne Airport is on a Monday. Travellers who choose to depart for Melbourne Airport on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $1,455. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from California because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,772.

What is the cheapest California to Melbourne flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around $1,434 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from California for as low as $1,276 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.

Can stopping save me money on California to Melbourne Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Melbourne Airport flight.

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Best price found

$815

Fastest flight time

15h 40m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $815. The best return flight deal from California to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,430.
The fastest flight from California to Melbourne Airport takes 15h 40m
Direct flights go from California to Melbourne Airport every day.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Melbourne Airport?

    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 Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport 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 Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from California to Melbourne Airport

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Airline
Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $910Free cancellationRating
8.0
225 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,026Free cancellationRating
7.5
989 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,172Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,285 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,225Free cancellationRating
8.0
582 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,336Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,276 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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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Melbourne from California.

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