$533 Find Cheap Flights from California to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheapest return fare
$1,068
Typical prices: $1,142-$1,511
Fiji Airways
Thu 26/2Mon 9/3
LAX - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,193
Typical prices: $1,305-$1,568
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/2Wed 4/3
LAX - MEL • Direct
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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

Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 12:25
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:55 - 13:00
MEL
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LAX
17h 05m
1 stop
$1,068Fiji Airways
Wed, 11 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
23:35 - 12:25
LAX
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MEL
18h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:45 - 13:00
MEL
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LAX
17h 15m
1 stop
$1,071Fiji Airways
Sat, 7 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
23:45 - 15:35
LAX
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MEL
20h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 07:25
MEL
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LAX
14h 25mdirect
$1,090Qantas Airways
Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 11:25
LAS
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MEL
25h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:48
MEL
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LAS
34h 48m
2 stops
$1,232Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Mon, 18 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:50 - 11:25
LAS
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MEL
25h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 16:58
MEL
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LAS
27h 58m
2 stops
$1,236Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
American Airlines Logo
11:39 - 09:30
LAS
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MEL
27h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:00 - 14:39
MEL
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LAS
20h 39m
1 stop
$1,255American Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
American Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:30
LAS
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MEL
32h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
16:05 - 18:58
MEL
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LAS
20h 53m
1 stop
$1,271American Airlines
Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 18 May
United Airlines Logo
13:40 - 07:30
LAS
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MEL
24h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 15:53
MEL
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LAS
21h 58m
1 stop
$1,288United Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Wed, 17 Jun
United Airlines Logo
19:30 - 07:30
LAS
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MEL
19h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 09:22
MEL
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LAS
16h 52m
1 stop
$1,294United Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
16:55 - 07:45
SMF
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MEL
20h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
09:45 - 11:00
MEL
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SMF
18h 15m
1 stop
$1,403Qantas Airways
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$533
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco 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 California to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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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