How many flights depart from Melbourne to California on average per day?

10 flights are operational daily from Melbourne to California as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 09:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off at midday.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to California?

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

How many flights depart from Melbourne to California on average per week?

76 flights are operational weekly from Melbourne to California as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to California?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Melbourne according to our data. Fiji 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 12 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Melbourne to California are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to California?

There are 12 operators available for flights from Melbourne to California as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to California?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

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

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13:35 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 12:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 45m1 stop Nadi

$997Fiji Airways

Sat, 30 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb

14:25 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 40m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 12:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 50m1 stop Nadi

$998Fiji Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

12:00 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

22:45 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,104Delta

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

06:50 - 17:03MEL Melbourne-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

27h 13m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

18:00 - 11:35LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,104Air Canada

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,114Qantas Airways

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

09:45 - 06:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

22:50 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mdirect

$1,115Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

06:50 - 17:03MEL Melbourne-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

27h 13m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

18:00 - 11:35LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,116Air Canada

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

21:40 - 16:58AVV Melbourne Avalon-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

37h 18m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

06:50 - 16:05LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-AVV Melbourne Avalon

39h 15m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,133Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

06:50 - 17:03MEL Melbourne-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

27h 13m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

18:00 - 11:20LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-MEL Melbourne

24h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,152Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

12:00 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

22:55 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,173Delta

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

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09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,098Qantas Airways

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,121Qantas Airways

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

09:02 - 05:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

26h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,142American Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

07:00 - 05:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

29h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,148American Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

10:55 - 14:08MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 13m1 stop San Francisco

11:45 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,187United Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

10:55 - 15:35MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 40m1 stop San Francisco

18:45 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,187United Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

20:30 - 11:32MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 02m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

06:45 - 11:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,193Air Canada

Tue, 11 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

09:30 - 06:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 15mdirect

22:35 - 07:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,250Virgin Australia

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

09:30 - 06:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 15mdirect

11:45 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m1 stop San Francisco

$1,250Virgin Australia

Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

06:00 - 11:32MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 32m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

14:35 - 11:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,423Air Canada

Wed, 12 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

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12:00 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

22:45 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,104Delta

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,114Qantas Airways

Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

09:45 - 06:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

22:50 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mdirect

$1,115Qantas Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov

09:45 - 07:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

21:50 - 06:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,139American Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

22:45 - 18:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

22:50 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 40mdirect

$1,145American Airlines

Mon, 25 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

12:00 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

22:55 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,170Virgin Australia

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:00 - 07:35MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 35mdirect

22:50 - 08:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 00mdirect

$1,170Virgin Australia

Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

12:00 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

22:55 - 09:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,173Delta

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

09:30 - 06:45MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 15mdirect

22:35 - 07:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,180United Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

09:30 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 10mdirect

22:40 - 07:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 50mdirect

$1,180United Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

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Fiji Airways flights from Melbourne to California

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Fiji Airways

30 Jan

MEL13:35Melbourne

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

6 Feb

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 45m

1 stop

MEL12:20Melbourne

$997

Fiji Airways

20 Oct

MEL14:25Melbourne

16h 40m

1 stop

LAX13:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

1 Nov

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 10m

1 stop

MEL12:45Melbourne

$998

Fiji Airways

23 Jan

MEL13:35Melbourne

17h 25m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

31 Jan

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

19h 10m

1 stop

MEL12:45Melbourne

$1,008

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to California

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne to California flight tickets

Qantas Airways

11 Aug

MEL09:45Melbourne

14h 20m

LAX07:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

18 Aug

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 55m

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,098

Qantas Airways

20 Aug

MEL09:45Melbourne

14h 20m

LAX07:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

30 Aug

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 55m

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,114

Qantas Airways

7 Sept

MEL09:45Melbourne

14h 20m

LAX07:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

14 Sept

LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 55m

MEL06:45Melbourne

$1,115

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Melbourne

Sat 30/1

13:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/2

22:35-12:20

1 stop18h 45m

$997

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MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

14:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 18/11

22:35-12:25

1 stop18h 50m

$998

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:00-07:45

Nonstop14h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

22:45-09:50

Nonstop16h 05m

$1,104

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL Melbourne - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MELLAS

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

06:50-17:03

2 stops27h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/9

18:00-11:35

2 stops24h 35m

$1,104

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

09:45-07:05

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 30/8

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,114

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MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

09:45-06:05

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 18/11

22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

$1,115

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL Melbourne - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MELLAS

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

06:50-17:03

2 stops27h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/9

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2 stops24h 35m

$1,116

MelbourneLas Vegas

AVV Melbourne Avalon - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Melbourne Avalon

Wed 7/10

21:40-16:58

2 stops37h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 21/10

06:50-16:05

2 stops39h 15m

$1,133

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL Melbourne - LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

MELLAS

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

06:50-17:03

2 stops27h 13m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/9

18:00-11:20

2 stops24h 20m

$1,152

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:00-07:45

Nonstop14h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/12

22:55-09:50

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,173

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Melbourne is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,136, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in October, then you should wait until February to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,150.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to California from Melbourne is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,389. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Melbourne to California on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,552. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

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 $1,163 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,843. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to California flight route?

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

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 $1,204 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 $1,119 on momondo.

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

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.

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Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from Melbourne to California takes 14h 10m

Direct flights go from Melbourne to California every day.

There are 418 airports in California. From Melbourne there are direct flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to California?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to California are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to California?
There are 12 operators available for flights from Melbourne to California as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to California?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California 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 California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to California

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $694	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Delta	PriceFrom $712	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,503 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $780	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,082 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $830	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 251 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $886	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,079 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $898	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,877 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $965	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,438 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $976	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,177 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $989	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 659 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $1,023	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,013 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights

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