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$387+ Cheap flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$753
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$387
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$789
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 3/109:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop16h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$753
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/164:12 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$756
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mAir Canada
Sun 3/1610:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$766
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/411:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1110:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$770
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/41:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop22h 27mLufthansa
Tue 3/1110:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$775
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:45 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Fri 3/2811:35 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop29h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$776
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:00 amAVV - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/2012:10 pmLAX - AVV
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$780
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/168:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 7/310:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$817
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/512:00 pmMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/911:15 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$848
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 10/1710:40 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/20$863
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Mon 4/218:20 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop41h 25mSichuan Airlines
Fri 4/2511:15 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop46h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$882
This Traveloka deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Traveloka is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/612:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop39h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/2811:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop36h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/19$993

Find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 3/6

12:00 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

9:35 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop16h 00m

$753

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

4:12 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 48m

$756

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/17

5:10 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$762

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 3/3

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/16

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$766

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 3/4

1:00 pm-4:27 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$775

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 3/20

1:45 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

11:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$776

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/13

6:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

12:10 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$780

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 6/16

8:35 am-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/3

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

$817

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 3/5

12:00 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

11:15 pm-10:35 am

1 stop18h 20m

$848

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 4/21

8:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

11:15 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop46h 05m

$882

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to LAX are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
185 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne. On average, Los Angeles has 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 5 airlines. Los Angeles is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $753, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air Canada. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Los Angeles one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $455. Users have also found prices from $517 and $564 on Sichuan Airlines and Fiji Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Before booking your flight to Los Angeles from Melbourne, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Avianca (74%), Virgin Australia (74%), United Airlines( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $470. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $634 on average our data indicates $2,411 when flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$640Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$788Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$900Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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