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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

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 22:35
LAX
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MEL
29h 40m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:30 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 35m
1 stop
$1,234Fiji Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:25
LAX
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MEL
19h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:25 - 13:05
MEL
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LAX
16h 40m
1 stop
$1,235Fiji Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:33 - 12:25
SFO
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MEL
33h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 21:00
MEL
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SFO
24h 30m
2 stops
$1,372Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 12:00
SFO
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MEL
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 18:23
MEL
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SFO
21h 58m
2 stops
$1,374Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug
American Airlines Logo
11:05 - 06:45
FAT
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MEL
26h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 21:43
MEL
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FAT
25h 08m
1 stop
$1,531American Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Delta Logo
17:05 - 07:50
ONT
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MEL
45h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 - 22:23
MEL
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ONT
29h 23m
2 stops
$1,533Delta
Wed, 1 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
American Airlines Logo
10:06 - 06:45
SMF
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MEL
27h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:29
MEL
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SMF
25h 44m
1 stop
$1,541American Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
10:25 - 08:30
SMF
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MEL
28h 05m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:30 - 15:00
MEL
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SMF
22h 30m
1 stop
$1,548Air New Zealand
Mon, 29 Jun - Fri, 17 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
20:32 - 07:30
SAN
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MEL
17h 58m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 10:08
MEL
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SAN
17h 38m
1 stop
$1,555Air New Zealand
Sun, 18 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
Delta Logo
17:15 - 08:50
SMF
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MEL
21h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 - 14:07
MEL
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SMF
45h 07m
1 stop
$1,578Delta
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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$698
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% 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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