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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to California from $455

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Fiji Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 1:05 pm
MEL
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LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 12:25 pm
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
$652Fiji Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 14
Fiji Airways Logo
1:25 pm - 1:05 pm
MEL
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LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 12:25 pm
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
$658Fiji Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27
Fiji Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:05 pm
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
11:55 pm - 12:00 pm
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
$661Fiji Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:55 pm
MEL
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SNA
27h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 8:15 am
SNA
-
MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
$843United Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:36 pm
MEL
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ONT
26h 41m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:15 am
ONT
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MEL
33h 30m
2 stops
$843United Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 31
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 pm - 11:54 pm
MEL
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SAN
28h 44m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:24 pm - 10:55 am
SAN
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MEL
27h 31m
2 stops
$940Air New Zealand
Sun, Jul 19 - Sun, Aug 23
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 3:49 pm
MEL
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SNA
23h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:01 pm - 5:00 am
SNA
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MEL
23h 59m
1 stop
$973American Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, May 23
American Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 3:49 pm
MEL
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SNA
24h 34m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 6:45 am
SNA
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MEL
24h 28m
2 stops
$980American Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 11:00 am
MEL
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SMF
18h 15m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
4:34 pm - 6:45 am
SMF
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MEL
21h 11m
1 stop
$1,002Qantas Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Qantas Airways Logo
9:45 am - 11:00 am
MEL
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SMF
18h 15m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 6:45 am
SMF
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MEL
23h 50m
1 stop
$1,522Qantas Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, May 4

Fiji Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to California

Our best Fiji Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to California flight tickets
Fiji Airways
Sep 8
MEL1:25 pmMelbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
Sep 14
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
19h 30m
1 stop
MEL12:25 pmMelbourne
$652
Fiji Airways
Apr 14
MEL1:25 pmMelbourne
16h 40m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
Apr 21
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
19h 05m
1 stop
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
$658
Fiji Airways
Jul 30
MEL1:30 pmMelbourne
16h 35m
1 stop
LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
Aug 20
LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
19h 05m
1 stop
MEL12:00 pmMelbourne
$661

Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne Airport to California

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Melbourne Airport to California flight tickets
Qantas Airways
May 6
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
14h 20m
LAX7:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles
May 13
LAX9:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
15h 55m
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
$753
Qantas Airways
Apr 14
MEL5:25 pmMelbourne
17h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
Apr 21
SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco
20h 35m
1 stop
MEL12:05 pmMelbourne
$813
Qantas Airways
Apr 30
MEL9:45 amMelbourne
24h 55m
1 stop
SFO5:40 pmSan Francisco
May 7
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
24h 05m
1 stop
MEL6:45 amMelbourne
$880

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 9/8

1:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

11:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$652

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

1:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

11:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$658
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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 7/30

1:30 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/20

11:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$661

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Wed 4/29

10:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/6

7:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 30m

$843

MelbourneOntario

MEL - ONT

MELONT

Melbourne

Fri 5/8

10:55 am-8:36 pm

2 stops26h 41m

Ontario

Sun 5/31

5:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops33h 30m

$843

MelbourneSan Diego

MEL - SAN

MELSAN

Melbourne

Sun 7/19

12:10 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops28h 44m

San Diego

Sun 8/23

2:24 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 31m

$940

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-3:49 pm

2 stops23h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/23

12:01 pm-5:00 am

1 stop23h 59m

$973

MelbourneSanta Ana

MEL - SNA

MELSNA

Melbourne

Tue 4/28

8:15 am-3:49 pm

2 stops24h 34m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/5

1:17 pm-6:45 am

2 stops24h 28m

$980

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Wed 4/15

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop18h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

4:34 pm-6:45 am

1 stop21h 11m

$1,002

MelbourneSacramento

MEL - SMF

MELSMF

Melbourne

Fri 4/24

9:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop18h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

1:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,522

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Melbourne Airport averaging around $771.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Melbourne Airport to California is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $994. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Tuesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Tuesday is $1,318.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to California flight route?

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

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 $859 when searching weeks out. 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 $812 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to California flight.

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Best Price Found

$556

Fastest flight time

14h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The best one-way flight to California from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $556. The best round-trip flight deal from Melbourne Airport to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $887.
The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to California takes 14h 10m
Direct flights go from Melbourne Airport to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Melbourne Airport there are direct flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to California.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to California

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom $397Free CancellationRating
8.1
233 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $630Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,431 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $698Free CancellationRating
7.6
449 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $700Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,005 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom $706Free CancellationRating
8.0
613 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $730Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,466 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,288 reviews
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