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Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $672

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Qantas Airways Logo
22:50 - 09:30
LAX
-
MEL
15h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 07:00
MEL
-
LAX
19h 15m
1 stop
$1,112Qantas Airways
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 9 Feb
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
$1,214Fiji Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:35 - 17:30
SFO
-
MEL
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 13:40
MEL
-
SFO
17h 15m
1 stop
$1,452Multiple Airlines
Sat, 8 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
American Airlines Logo
23:59 - 05:00
ONT
-
MEL
36h 01m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 18:57
MEL
-
ONT
22h 22m
1 stop
$1,484American Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
American Airlines Logo
16:39 - 05:00
SNA
-
MEL
43h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 15:34
MEL
-
SNA
22h 49m
2 stops
$1,484American Airlines
Fri, 29 May - Sun, 7 Jun
United Airlines Logo
09:37 - 08:15
LAS
-
MEL
29h 38m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 12:29
MEL
-
LAS
18h 34m
1 stop
$1,497United Airlines
Mon, 10 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
11:46 - 08:15
SMF
-
MEL
27h 29m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 10:56
MEL
-
SMF
18h 26m
1 stop
$1,512Air New Zealand
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:13 - 07:30
SMF
-
MEL
28h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 13:07
MEL
-
SMF
19h 12m
1 stop
$1,513United Airlines
Mon, 27 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:20 - 23:35
ONT
-
MEL
23h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:25 - 21:20
MEL
-
ONT
20h 55m
2 stops
$1,516Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
19:03 - 08:15
SMF
-
MEL
20h 12m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 17:41
MEL
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SMF
25h 11m
2 stops
$1,517Air New Zealand
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

Qantas Airways flights from California to Melbourne Airport

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Qantas Airways
9 Nov
LAX22:50Los Angeles
15h 40m
MEL09:30Melbourne
9 Feb
MEL06:45Melbourne
19h 15m
1 stop
LAX07:00Los Angeles
$1,112
Qantas Airways
9 Nov
LAX22:50Los Angeles
15h 40m
MEL09:30Melbourne
7 Feb
MEL06:45Melbourne
19h 15m
1 stop
LAX07:00Los Angeles
$1,320
Qantas Airways
29 May
LAX21:50Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL06:45Melbourne
5 June
MEL09:45Melbourne
14h 20m
LAX07:05Los Angeles
$1,365

Fiji Airways flights from California to Melbourne Airport

Our best Fiji Airways deals on California to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Fiji Airways
1 Sept
LAX23:55Los Angeles
19h 05m
1 stop
MEL12:00Melbourne
15 Sept
MEL13:25Melbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
LAX13:05Los Angeles
$1,214
Fiji Airways
8 Sept
LAX23:55Los Angeles
19h 05m
1 stop
MEL12:00Melbourne
22 Sept
MEL13:25Melbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
LAX13:05Los Angeles
$1,216
Fiji Airways
4 Sept
LAX23:55Los Angeles
19h 05m
1 stop
MEL12:00Melbourne
23 Sept
MEL13:25Melbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
LAX13:05Los Angeles
$1,219

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight
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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 9/2

06:45-07:00

1 stop19h 15m

$1,112

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/9

23:55-12:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,214

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

22:35-17:30

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:25-13:40

1 stop17h 15m

$1,452

OntarioMelbourne

ONT - MEL

ONTMEL

Ontario

Fri 4/9

23:59-05:00

1 stop36h 01m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

13:35-18:57

1 stop22h 22m

$1,484

Santa AnaMelbourne

SNA - MEL

SNAMEL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 29/5

16:39-05:00

1 stop43h 21m

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

09:45-15:34

2 stops22h 49m

$1,484

Las VegasMelbourne

LAS - MEL

LASMEL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 10/8

09:37-08:15

2 stops29h 38m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

10:55-12:29

1 stop18h 34m

$1,497

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF - MEL

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/6

11:46-08:15

1 stop27h 29m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:30-10:56

1 stop18h 26m

$1,512

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

$1,513

OntarioMelbourne

ONT - MEL

ONTMEL

Ontario

Mon 7/9

07:20-23:35

2 stops23h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

17:25-21:20

2 stops20h 55m

$1,516

SacramentoMelbourne

SMF - MEL

SMFMEL

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/6

19:03-08:15

1 stop20h 12m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:30-17:41

2 stops25h 11m

$1,517

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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 September is another great option to travel to Melbourne Airport, with average flight prices from California averaging around $210.

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 $1,433. On the other hand, Friday 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 $1,774.

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 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 $1,401 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 $1,169 on momondo.

Cheap California to Melbourne Airport flight deals and tips

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Best price found

$767

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 $767. The best return flight deal from California to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,438.
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Melbourne Airport

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

    Prices for flights from California to Melbourne Airport are updated daily.

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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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Melbourne Airport?

Best airlines flying from California to Melbourne Airport

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $896Free cancellationRating
8.1
241 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $1,009Free cancellationRating
7.5
1,037 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,206Free cancellationRating
8.0
642 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,292Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,706 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,316Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,663 reviews
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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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