Cheap flights from Melbourne to California from $718

The cheapest month to fly to California from Melbourne is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,089, 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, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,089.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to California from Melbourne is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,435. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Melbourne to California on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,561. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to California from Melbourne in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,215 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $2,295. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles for the best Melbourne - California flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,218 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 for as low as $1,136 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 Air New Zealand 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 according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

14 flights are operational daily from Melbourne to California as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00, with 50% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

102 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to California as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.