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 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

10 flights are operational daily from Melbourne to California as of September 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?

Delta, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia 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 September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 10 operators available for flights from Melbourne to California as of September 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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13:55 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Nadi

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

18h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,012Fiji Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

14:20 - 13:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 45m1 stop Nadi

23:35 - 12:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 10m1 stop Nadi

$1,012Fiji Airways

Sun, 18 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:10 - 06:02MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 52mdirect

21:05 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,095Virgin Australia

Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 7 Mar

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

14h 35mdirect

20:55 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,095Virgin Australia

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

10:10 - 06:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 51mdirect

21:00 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 00mdirect

$1,165Delta

Mon, 25 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

10:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

20:55 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,165Delta

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

20:05 - 09:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$1,172United Airlines

Tue, 2 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

16:15 - 09:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

23h 00m1 stop San Francisco

$1,172United Airlines

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar

11:45 - 15:25MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

21h 40m1 stop San Francisco

16:32 - 10:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

22h 58m1 stop San Francisco

$1,183Lufthansa

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

20:20 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

34h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Nadi

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

15h 40mdirect

$1,218Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

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10:55 - 12:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 06m1 stop San Francisco

16:10 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

23h 05m1 stop San Francisco

$1,177Virgin Australia

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

10:55 - 12:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 06m1 stop San Francisco

16:10 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

23h 05m1 stop San Francisco

$1,181United Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:55 - 12:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 06m1 stop San Francisco

18:56 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

20h 19m1 stop San Francisco

$1,181United Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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

20h 13m1 stop San Francisco

22:35 - 08:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,193Virgin Australia

Mon, 7 Sep - Fri, 30 Oct

10:00 - 07:39MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 39mdirect

20:55 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,236Delta

Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 24 Nov

10:00 - 07:39MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 39mdirect

23:00 - 07:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 50mdirect

$1,240Delta

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

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

20h 13m1 stop San Francisco

17:37 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

21h 38m1 stop San Francisco

$1,247Lufthansa

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 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

$1,264Qantas Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

09:00 - 10:35MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

42h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith San Francisco

20:21 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 54m1 stop San Francisco

$1,271Lufthansa

Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 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

$1,278Qantas Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

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

14h 35mdirect

20:55 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,095Virgin Australia

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

10:10 - 06:02MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 52mdirect

21:05 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,095Virgin Australia

Thu, 25 Feb - Sun, 7 Mar

10:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

20:55 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,165Delta

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:10 - 05:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 45mdirect

20:55 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

16h 05mdirect

$1,165Delta

Mon, 26 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

22:35 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,173United Airlines

Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

22:35 - 09:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,173United Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

10:30 - 06:40MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 10mdirect

22:35 - 08:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

15h 55mdirect

$1,262Multiple Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

22:45 - 19:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 20mdirect

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

15h 40mdirect

$1,281Qantas Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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

14h 20mdirect

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

15h 40mdirect

$1,286Qantas Airways

Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov

11:30 - 06:55MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 25mdirect

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

15h 40mdirect

$1,619Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

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Fiji Airways flights from Melbourne to California

Our best Fiji Airways deals on Melbourne to California flight tickets

Fiji Airways

4 Nov

MEL13:45Melbourne

17h 15m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles Los Angeles

11 Nov

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL12:25Melbourne

$1,012

Fiji Airways

22 Oct

MEL14:20Melbourne

16h 45m

1 stop

LAX13:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

6 Nov

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL12:25Melbourne

$1,014

Fiji Airways

6 Oct

MEL14:25Melbourne

16h 40m

1 stop

LAX13:05Los Angeles Los Angeles

28 Oct

LAX23:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 50m

1 stop

MEL12:25Melbourne

$1,016

United Airlines flights from Melbourne to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Melbourne to California flight tickets

United Airlines

14 Oct

MEL10:30Melbourne

14h 10m

LAX06:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

20 Oct

LAX10:15Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 00m

1 stop

MEL09:15Melbourne

$1,172

United Airlines

21 Oct

MEL10:30Melbourne

14h 10m

LAX06:40Los Angeles Los Angeles

28 Oct

LAX22:35Los Angeles Los Angeles

15h 55m

MEL08:30Melbourne

$1,173

United Airlines

10 Sept

MEL10:55Melbourne

38h 42m

1 stop

LAX08:37Los Angeles Los Angeles

28 Sept

LAX16:10Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL08:15Melbourne

$1,179

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1 stop21h 40m

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1 stop22h 58m

$1,183

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MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Sat 14/11

20:20-12:00

2 stops34h 40m

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22:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

$1,218

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,131, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,139.

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 $1,390. 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 $1,543. 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 $1,145 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,667. 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 $1,192 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 $1,163 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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Best price found	$551
Fastest flight time	14h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in California	418 airports

The best one-way flight to California from Melbourne in the past 72 hours is $551. The best return flight deal from Melbourne to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,012.

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 10 operators available for flights from Melbourne to California as of September 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $689	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 474 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Delta	PriceFrom $722	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,554 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $768	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,160 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $817	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 258 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $872	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,089 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $909	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,577 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $945	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,035 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $974	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 668 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $1,007	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,020 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,141	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,226 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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