Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to California from $646

The cheapest month to fly to California from Melbourne Airport is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,095, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in August, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,095.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to California from Melbourne Airport is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $1,421. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Melbourne Airport to California on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,555. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to California from Melbourne Airport in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,218 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,481. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Melbourne to San Francisco for the best Melbourne - California flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,219 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,153 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Delta, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to California

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 14 flights per day flying from Melbourne Airport to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00, with 50% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of March 2026, 98 flights take off from Melbourne Airport and land in California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.