$503 Find Cheap Flights from California to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from California to Melbourne

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from California to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from California to Melbourne

Sat, 9 May - Sun, 17 May
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
$1,010Fiji Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:00
LAX
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MEL
19h 05m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
$1,011Fiji Airways
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 17 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:05 - 14:20
LAX
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AVV
28h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:40 - 13:34
AVV
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LAX
33h 54m
2 stops
$1,292Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:19 - 12:05
SAN
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MEL
33h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 23:47
MEL
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SAN
27h 17m
2 stops
$1,366Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Air New Zealand Logo
18:22 - 10:55
SAN
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MEL
23h 33m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 17:24
MEL
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SAN
25h 49m
2 stops
$1,485Air New Zealand
Sun, 30 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
06:20 - 10:55
SAN
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MEL
35h 35m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 17:26
MEL
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SAN
39h 31m
2 stops
$1,522Air New Zealand
Mon, 20 Apr - Sun, 3 May
United Airlines Logo
20:37 - 07:30
SAN
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MEL
17h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 15:39
MEL
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SAN
23h 09m
2 stops
$1,636United Airlines
Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
United Airlines Logo
11:53 - 08:15
SMF
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MEL
27h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:15
MEL
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SMF
24h 20m
1 stop
$1,664United Airlines
Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Delta Logo
06:00 - 07:50
ONT
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MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 - 23:43
MEL
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ONT
30h 43m
2 stops
$1,696Delta
Mon, 10 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
Delta Logo
20:05 - 07:50
SJC
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MEL
18h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 - 10:53
MEL
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SJC
17h 53m
1 stop
$1,850Delta
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Flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne

Flights from California to Melbourne: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to Melbourne 
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RobertFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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MEL
June 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways
LAX
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MEL
Apr 2024
Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!

FAQs for booking flights from California to Melbourne

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to California with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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