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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Recent return flight deals from California to Melbourne

Sun, 1 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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

17h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 10:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,300Air New Zealand

Tue, 9 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

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

18h 45m1 stop Nadi

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

17h 25m1 stop Nadi

$1,301Fiji Airways

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 13 Dec

23:55 - 13:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

19h 05m1 stop Nadi

13:55 - 12:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 05m1 stop Nadi

$1,301Fiji Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct

23:30 - 11:10LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

18h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,304Qantas Airways

Sat, 13 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

19:10 - 10:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

20h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

12:10 - 10:05MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,304Air New Zealand

Wed, 10 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

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

15h 40mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,322Qantas Airways

Tue, 9 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

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

15h 40mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,339American Airlines

Tue, 9 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

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

15h 40mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,339American Airlines

Tue, 2 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar

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

15h 55mdirect

09:10 - 05:54MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 44mdirect

$1,362Delta

Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec

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

16h 05mdirect

10:10 - 06:00MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 50mdirect

$1,362Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Melbourne

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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

15h 55mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,311Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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

15h 55mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,325Qantas Airways

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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

15h 55mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,338American Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

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

15h 55mdirect

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

14h 20mdirect

$1,341American Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

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

15h 50mdirect

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

14h 35mdirect

$1,367Delta

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

11:36 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

27h 39m1 stop San Francisco

11:55 - 12:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 06m1 stop San Francisco

$1,370Lufthansa

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

11:36 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

27h 39m1 stop San Francisco

11:55 - 12:01MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 06m1 stop San Francisco

$1,377Lufthansa

Sun, 20 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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

21h 38m1 stop San Francisco

11:55 - 17:52MEL Melbourne-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

23h 57m1 stop San Francisco

$1,378United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

10:55 - 08:15LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-MEL Melbourne

28h 20m1 stop San Francisco

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

14h 10mdirect

$1,380United Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

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

15h 50mdirect

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

14h 39mdirect

$1,437Delta

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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.