Statistics on Melbourne-California flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to California from Melbourne
The average price to go to California from Melbourne is $ 1637 (round trip). It varies from $ 1501 (Los Angeles ) to $ 1773 (San Francisco) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Melbourne-California flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: San Francisco and Los Angeles .
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $ 1773 | february, march, may, august (the cheapest), september, october, november | 11 to 12 months | Flight price Melbourne-San Francisco |
| Los Angeles | $ 1501 | february, march (the cheapest), may, october, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Melbourne-Los Angeles |
Round-trip airfare price Melbourne-California month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1853 to $ 2195 | very high price |
| February | $ 1308 to $ 1674 | good price |
| March | $ 1277 to $ 1625 | good price |
| April | $ 1524 to $ 1837 | fair price |
| May | $ 1384 to $ 1657 | good price |
| June | $ 1491 to $ 1722 | fair price |
| July | $ 1678 to $ 1916 | fair price |
| August | $ 1432 to $ 1563 | fair price |
| September | $ 1515 to $ 1663 | fair price |
| October | $ 1389 to $ 1674 | good price |
| November | $ 1332 to $ 1633 | good price |
| December | $ 1820 to $ 2120 | high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60460 airfare prices from previous years for flights to California from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to California from Melbourne
Average price per month for a round trip flight to San Francisco in California
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to San Francisco is $ 1773. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-San Francisco flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to San Francisco in California in august to get the best price ($ 1563, saving $ 211 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1773). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 2195, which is $ 422 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-San Francisco and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Los Angeles in California
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles is $ 1501. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Los Angeles flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Los Angeles in California in march to get the best price ($ 1277, saving $ 224 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1501). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1853, which is $ 353 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Los Angeles and other statistics
Top prices Melbourne-California
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → San Francisco | 05-02 to 13-02-2025 | $ 772 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → San Francisco | 06-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 691 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Los Angeles | 11-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 704 | direct flight with United |
| Melbourne → Los Angeles | 14-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 618 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → San Francisco | 21-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 774 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → San Francisco | 05-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 742 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Los Angeles | 13-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 704 | direct flight with United |
| Melbourne → Los Angeles | 14-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 741 | direct flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Los Angeles | 18-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 704 | direct flight with United |
| Melbourne → San Francisco | 08-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 881 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to California (from Melbourne)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to San Francisco
The price of tickets to San Francisco fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to San Francisco, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to San Francisco page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to San Francisco in California 11 to 12 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1464 , which is $ 310 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 351 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-San Francisco flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Los Angeles
The price of tickets to Los Angeles fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles , you should buy your ticket on a tuesday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Los Angeles page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Los Angeles in California 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1402 , which is $ 99 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 186 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Los Angeles flight ticket and other statistics