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$344+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Los Angeles are usually found in February or August, booked 83 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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$756
(Fiji Airways)

One-way from

$344
(BYOjet)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,019
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 5/1111:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$756
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/1811:35 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/2511:55 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$818
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:00 amAVV - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/811:55 pmLAX - AVV
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$836
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:00 amMEL - LAX
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 10/2211:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop36h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/17$892
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:20 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop41h 25mSichuan Airlines
Tue 10/2111:15 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop46h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$954
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/912:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/268:50 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop27h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/17$989
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop41h 10mAir China
Thu 5/2911:25 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop46h 10mAir China
Deal found 4/17$1,069
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 10/26:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops24h 28mAir Canada
Sun 10/198:45 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops46h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,082
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 8/119:45 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 8/259:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,086
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 6/187:25 amMEL - LAX
1 stop39h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 6/251:00 amLAX - MEL
1 stop35h 45mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,104
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 8/69:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:45 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,143

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 5/1

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

$756

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sun 5/18

11:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

11:55 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$818

MelbourneLos Angeles

AVV - LAX

AVVLAX

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/8

11:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$836

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-8:45 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

11:55 pm-6:00 am

1 stop36h 05m

$892

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/6

9:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

11:15 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop46h 05m

$954

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

12:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

8:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$989

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

8:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

11:25 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop46h 10m

$1,069

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-1:28 pm

2 stops24h 28m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/19

8:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$1,082

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 8/11

9:45 am-7:00 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/25

9:50 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,086

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 6/18

7:25 am-6:00 am

1 stop39h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/25

1:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop35h 45m

$1,104

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles

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 April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 83 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 17, 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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 April 17, 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
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

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 4 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?

    Fiji Airways, at $756, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Philippine Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. Users have found that Fiji 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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $344. Users have also found prices from $460 and $620 on Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir, 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: American Airlines (66%), Alaska Airlines (66%), WestJet( 66%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $426. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $675 on average our data indicates $3,261 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$641Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$783Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$850Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,020Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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