$156 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to California departing on 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to California, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$281
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$336
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$257
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$337
Reno
Reno2 stops$460
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$513
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$281
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$336
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$257
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$337
Reno
Reno2 stops$460
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$513

Book Cheap Melbourne to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to California

Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 10:45 pm
MLB
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SAN
10h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 10:30 am
SAN
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MLB
9h 00m1 stop
$257Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Delta Logo
3:15 pm - 8:04 pm
MLB
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LAS
7h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 10:30 am
LAS
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MLB
8h 15m1 stop
$263Delta
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 11:53 pm
MLB
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LAX
8h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 10:30 am
LAX
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MLB
9h 35m1 stop
$281Delta
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 10:29 pm
MLB
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LAS
36h 08m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:38 pm - 4:38 pm
LAS
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MLB
25h 00m1 stop
$282Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
3:13 pm - 10:04 pm
MLB
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LAS
9h 51m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:15 pm - 10:30 am
LAS
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MLB
9h 15m1 stop
$305Delta
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:31 am
MLB
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ONT
8h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:30 pm - 10:30 am
ONT
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MLB
9h 00m1 stop
$313Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 10:34 pm
MLB
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LAS
7h 38m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 12:09 pm
LAS
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MLB
9h 20m1 stop
$317American Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Sat, Jan 31
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 11:51 pm
MLB
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LAX
8h 16m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 10:30 am
LAX
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MLB
9h 35m1 stop
$320Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
MLB
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LAS
12h 30m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:49 pm - 12:09 pm
LAS
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MLB
9h 20m1 stop
$322American Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
12:39 pm - 8:34 pm
MLB
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LAX
10h 55m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 12:09 pm
LAX
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MLB
9h 24m2 stops
$326American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to California is April, when tickets cost $338 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $526 and $505 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne to California, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 Melbourne to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne to 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 Melbourne to California?

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

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

    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 from Melbourne to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $356 on average. Morning departures are around 12% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $439.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8010 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

10.0 ExcellentRonda, Dec 2025
JAX - JFK
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The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

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