Cheap flights from California to Melbourne from $370

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $849. The month of March is another great option to travel to Melbourne, with average flight prices from California averaging around $949.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne from California is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,085. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne on Friday is $1,274.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is in the afternoon. Flights from California to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $1,181. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,198. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne for around $1,016 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne from California for as low as $905 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Melbourne. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Melbourne on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 15 flights per day flying from California to Melbourne. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00PM, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of February 2026, 110 flights take off from California and land in Melbourne each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.