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$426+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LAX
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$733
(Travelis)

One-way from

$426
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$826

Good round-trip deal

$1,091 or less

Good one-way deal

$577 or less
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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 March 26, 2025.

This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:55 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 5/79:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/25$733
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 7/219:40 pmMEL - LAX
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/55:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$739
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/2411:55 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/79:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$749
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/3012:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 5/1411:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/25$751
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 3/2610:30 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/91:20 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$765
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 7/286:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops27h 13mAir Canada
Tue 8/195:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$778
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:55 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Wed 5/77:00 amLAX - MEL
1 stop29h 00mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 3/25$785
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:00 amMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFinnair
Wed 5/711:10 amLAX - MEL
1 stop24h 50mFinnair
Deal found 3/25$788
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 6/2310:55 amMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 15mLufthansa
Fri 6/2710:35 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/25$831

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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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Price

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

11:55 am-9:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

9:50 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$733

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 7/21

9:40 pm-11:20 am

2 stops30h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

5:15 pm-10:35 am

2 stops24h 20m

$739

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

11:55 am-9:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

9:50 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$749

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 4/30

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$751

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

10:55 am-12:10 am

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

10:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop28h 30m

$771

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

5:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$778

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

11:55 am-9:10 am

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-5:00 am

1 stop29h 00m

$785

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

11:10 am-5:00 am

1 stop24h 50m

$788

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 6/23

10:55 am-12:10 am

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/27

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$831

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 4/23

9:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

10:35 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,012

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Compare providers for flights from Melbourne to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Los Angeles in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 Airport to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 March 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 March 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Airlines, Fiji Airways and Finnair from Melbourne to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
182 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sopharith,Feb 2025

TPE - PNH

All are excellence, but we had to pay 150$ extra charge each person with our names in passports and tickets. It was just swiping between first names and last names. It might be our mistake when we bought the tickets, but I thought it was expensive just to swipe the names. Anyway, thanks a lot. All excellence

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 Airport to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles round-trip from $733. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $749, and Fiji Airways, from $751. Qantas Airways is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $426 on Qantas Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $471 and Fiji Airways from $510 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles on time: Avianca (74%), Virgin Australia (74%), United Airlines (74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $446. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Los Angeles) can be booked for $618 on average our data indicates $3,451 when flying from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$643Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,020Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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